Maspalomas is the oldest touristic town in the south coast of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands.

The place is famous because of wind-sculpted dunes. This beach is great for families and kids, but it’s also favorite zone for nudist and gays. Keep that in mind when strolling along. Of course, they have put signs on the beach for those areas, but you can be occupied with other things and suddenly you could be surprise… .

Climbing on the sandy dunes is good for your body and fun, but can be a little bit unpleasant because of wind and the sand can cover you totally

You can reach the second famous beach and touristic area Playa del Ingles, walking over the dunes. It’s nice to walk over the powder soft and warm sand. On Playa del Ingles, you can enjoy in big waves.

This area is windier then places which are more on the south, like Puerto de Mogan for example. The temperature can be lower also, doesn’t matter that it’s only about 20 kilometers distance between those places. It’s amazing how you can have totally different climate on this island with such a small distance between places.

If you go in opposite direction (to the south) walking over the beach you will reach Faro de Maspalomas, a lighthouse built in 1886. At 65 meters tall, it dominates the area and serves as a crucial beacon for ships sailing in the region.

After the Faro de Maspalomas, you will find Meloneras, exclusive area with five stars hotels. Good for people with a little bit deeper pocket. You can enjoy in a lot of nice restaurants bars and shops. They are more expensive than shops in other areas, but they are also more exclusive. But, take care: what you can buy in Meloneras, you can also find on other places for less money…

So, if you are looking for a nice vacation during the winter, when temperature is over 20 degrees, this is a good destination.