Maspalomas Sand Dunes - Tourist information & guide

Photograph Riu Maspalomas Oasis hotel from the Maspalomas sand dunes
Photograph Riu Maspalomas Palace hotel from the Maspalomas sand dunes

Description of Maspalomas Sand Dunes

The Maspalomas Sand Dunes are a nature reserve and naturists paradise for sun worshipers into nude sun bathing. The dunes can be reached by walking along the beach from either of the resorts. Malpalomas or Playa del Ingles, If you are coming from Playa del Ingles resort centre then head for the Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas and go through the large arched entrance, along to the end of a short lane. You can try your hand out at riding a camel or horse.

Even in winter the sand can get too hot to walk on so don't forget your flip flops, sandals or trainers. This is particularly noticed on the southern sides of the dunes especially if there is no breeze.

Maspalomas Sand Dunes

Location of Maspalomas Sand Dunes

On the south tip of Gran Canaria , one of the Canary Islands, Spain. The Maspalomas Sand Dunes are situated between the towns of Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas.

The dunes are backed by the Maspalomas Golf Course, the largest golf course on Gran Canaria
Behind the golf course is the Campo International resort and then on the north east is Sonnenland
To the east is Playa del Ingles
To the west is Maspalomas and Meloneras

Facilities in Maspalomas Sand Dunes

Along the beaches that fringe the sea you can find:

Kiosks, these are small square beach bars, selling food and drinks located every few hundred metres. The kiosks are numbered from 1 to 7 the nearest kiosk to the lighthouse is number 1 untill you reach kiosk number 7 which is on the Gay beach in a central location along the front. As you continue towards Playa del Ingles the numbers start to decend again and Number 6 is on the Nudist Beach and Playa del Ingles Kiosknumber 1 is at the far end away from the sand dunes.
Sun longer beds and parasoles are available for hire. They are located near the kiosks

Maspalomas Sand Dunes Beaches

The sand dunes are fronted by magnificent beaches that run from the Faro lighthouse at Maspalomas to the far end of Playa del Ingles. There is a constant stream of tourists walking along the firmer sand near the Allantic ocean edge. This is a very popular walk.

Maspalomas Sand Dunes Bars & Restaurants

You have a selection of restaurants and bars at both the Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles ends of the dunes
In between along the coast line you will find Kiosks which all look alike have numbers on them.
- The numbering starts at No 1 is located in both Maspalomas and at the far end of Playa del Ingles where the beach is a narrow strip. The numbers increas as you walk along the sea front towards the centre of the dunes. Number 7 at the gay beach is the largest number.
The kiosks sell snack food, alcholic drinks, soft drinks, coffee and tea

Maspalomas Sand Dunes Transport - Local Buses

Local buses will take you near to the sand dunes in either Maspalomas or Playa del Ingles

Camel trips are available from the Maspalomas end of the dunes

For buses See

Maspalomas Nude Beach

The nude beach is at bar kiosk number 6, approximatly half way between Playa del Ingles & Maspalomas

Maspalomas Gay Beach

The Gay beach section is at bar kiosk number 7, approximatly half way between Playa del Ingles & Maspalomas

Virtually the whole of the Sandune area is a vast cruising area, especially in the areas with bushes and at the top of many of the dunes with clumps of bushes on the top.

Aireweb Web designers Leeds UK

just-gran-canaria.com - Just Gran Canaria - Tourist information, attractions, hotels, apartments, holidays and flights to Gran Canaria, Spain