If you are looking for a great beach holiday then Maspalomas could be the place for you with over six kilometres of sandy beach! The resort has a great location on the south of the island and has a sophisticated and rather exclusive feel. This resort is most popular with families and couples who are looking for somewhere to relax but with easy access to all the action.
The wonderful beach is the hub of the resort and is lines with restaurants and bars. This is a great place to spend a relaxing evening enjoying a meal with the sound of the waves lapping the shore around you. The beach is also great for families and boat trips and water sports are plentiful.
If you want to get away from the beach for a few hours then you may enjoy the water park in the resort which is the largest in Gran Canaria and has themed area such as Wild West. There are slides and chutes to keep adrenaline junkies happy as well as small slides and paddling pools for younger children.
If you like shopping then you will love the shopping centres in Maspalomas and can find some great buys with leather being particularly good value. There are also plenty of souvenir shops to pick up presents and little reminders of your stay to take back home.
Maspalomas has some of Gran Canaria's finest hotels and you can indulge in pure luxury with world class service and stunning hotel grounds. If you are on a tighter budget then there are plenty of hotels and apartments to choose from some with great family facilities.