Playa de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Playa de Maspalomas stretches roughly 2.7 kilometers along the southern coast of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, backed by the 400-hectare Dunas de Maspalomas nature reserve of wind-sculpted dunes up to 10 meters high. The beach meets the Charca de Maspalomas lagoon and the 1861 Maspalomas lighthouse at its western end. Nudism is permitted on the central section of the beach. The dune system is a protected natural area, with designated walking paths through the sand to limit damage to the ecosystem. is just one of many options in Gran Canaria. Major attractions worth considering include Amadores Fun Park, Aqualand Maspalomas, and Bandama Caldera (Caldera de Bandama).