For me a perfect beach needs to have a golden sand. A soft yellow sand. Little shopping area is bit overpriced, but hey, it's a touristy place.. read more

A fantastic beach unique in the way it is surrounded by the majestic sand dunes of the protected Dunes of Maspalomas natural reserve. The dunes are simply stunning and give certain areas of the beach a special feeling of serenity despite it being populated by many tourists, as It's truly a treat to just swim immersed by the sands and the sea, without any distracting promenades (plus, at some spots the dunes even allow some growth of various desert bushes which you can conveniently hide under when the sun gets too intense). On the other hand, if busy promenades and a lot of bars and shops is what you want, just move along a few minutes down the beach and you have all that too. Know that some areas of the beach are dedicated to nudists - but that's a small minority. The sand here is pleasantly fine-grained and smooth, and the entrance into the sea is pleasantly gradual. The waves can get quite intense, though, but I suppose that's just the nature of Atlantic, not a fault of the beach itself. read more

Playa de Maspalomas - The beach and the edge of the dunes. - Beaches Near Me

On the southern tip of Gran Canaria are some very nice beaches. And of course the dunes!! The beach is clean and very lengthy. So there's plenty of room to lay out. Plenty of stores and restaurants around if you need anything. Also there is a nude beach. It's near the dunes. If you're anywhere on the island, this place is easy to get to. Buses run very regularly. Also as a tip, this area of the island has a lot of aloe products for sale. If you want any buy them here. They are more expensive on the northern part of the island.... read more

So i've been to some beautiful beaches around the world, and some pretty nasty beaches around the world. The beach here is very pretty, but the vibe i'm not a huge fan of. First off, the first time I came here with a fellow traveller, we entered the beach from the far right. The first thing I saw was a big nudes. Not a problem. Boys get your kit off! But I witnessed a few things and men hiding behind bushes we just didn't need to see. Of course we couldn't stop the giggle. After the horror we moved onto a more family friendly area. The dunes are pretty impressive. To the far left (a long walk) you have some bars and cafe's full of middle aged british and German tourists. And super cheesy entertainment. But don't let this deter you, with everyone that I talk to... I think there is something that I missed here. Cause there is supposed to be a wild nightlife here. I didn't see it, but it's here! And it's a pretty beach! read more

Dunas de Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles: There is nothing like it. It's turned into a morning routine to walk 2.4km along the beach after breakfast and then find a secluded dune to bake on. Sea in February wasn't too bad, it's about the same as English Channel in June/July. Even though the wind was constant, we didn't mind the breeze and you can position yourself on the dunes to avoid it. Nude sunbathing is allowed and areas are marked, so if you have a childish disposition to giggling at tits or immaturity reaction to seeing a penis, I suggest you stay in the 'clothed' areas, Germans and Scandinavians seems to have a healthy maturity to naturism. If you are a cat lover, in the tree/shrub areas some locals have put up bottoms of plastic bottles in order to leave water and dry cat food, but its not just the cats who will come out, but also Gallotia stehlini lizards will also feed while you are close to them. read more

The sand dunes of Maspolomas beach in Gran Canaria are a contrast of beauty and if visited at the right time perfect isolation. Strolling up and down them is not only a great workout for the legs but you can quickly feel like you are the only person there! In just a short walk you can feel as if you're miles away from the hustle and bustle of main town Playa del Ingles. The all year round sunshine makes it the perfect destination to visit at anytime of the year and the cool sea breeze never makes it feel to uncomfortable to find a nice spot to lye down and chill out. read more