Gran Canaria

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Overall rating for resorts in Gran Canaria:

Based on 700 reviews

Very Good Further information

Beaches

Very Good

Cost of food & drink

Good

Eating out

Good

Nightlife

Good

Things to see & do

Good

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Kissed by the Trade Winds and blessed with year round sunshine, Gran Canria lies just 210 kilometres of the coast of Africa. Polular with tourists since the 1970's, Gran Canria has something to offer everyone. The cooler, greener north is where the majority of the population live, the central hinterlands provide peaks and forests to challenge the most intrepid explorer.
By: Andy Kirk - 7th August 2008


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Showing 16 - 30 of 700 reviews of resorts in Gran Canaria


Maspalomas review

"Quiet spot"

83%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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We were at an AI hotel so didn't go into the town at night much

Maspalomas is famous for it's dunes and has great beaches but watch out for the nudists in the dunes


By: Paul johnson - Submitted 15th August 2010

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Travel Date: August 2010 Best for: Families with Young Kids Book now
Travelled with: Families with Teenagers Recommend to a friend: No
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Maspalomas review

"maspalomas"

83%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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The Botanical Park of Maspalomas (El parque Botánico de Maspalomas) is a nice little (covers an area of 12.000 m2) botanical park located at the end of the golf area in Maspalomas, right at the bottom of the hill which takes you to Playa del Ingles. Because of the location it has a special microclimate. It has about 50 different species, ranging from a vide variety of palms from all over the world to all kinds of vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants. It has a nice sitting area where you can rest and look at the beautiful plants and trees.


By: terri spalding - Submitted 14th August 2010

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Travel Date: July 2010 Best for: Mature Couple Book now
Travelled with: Mature Couple Recommend to a friend: Yes
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Playa Taurito review

"Playa Taurito"

84%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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The resort itself is very poor regarding night life, there is none, no bars or restaurants and a very poor beach made of sharp volcanic sand so it's really only suited to couples looking for a quiet break


By: Ronald ONeill - Submitted 14th August 2010

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Travel Date: July 2010 Best for: Mature Couple Book now
Travelled with: Mature Couple Recommend to a friend: No
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Playa Del Cura review

"Gran Canaria"

50%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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Didn't like teh hotel that we stayed in but much liked the resort of Gran Canaria, we can recomend this as a great family destination as there is something for every one of all ages here, if you can get a good cheap holiday here then this is a good place for a family holiday.


By: graham kane - Submitted 13th August 2010

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Travel Date: June 2010 Best for: Families with Young Kids Book now
Travelled with: Families with Young Kids Recommend to a friend: Yes
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Maspalomas review

"Maspolomas"

83%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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This is a very part of gran canaria with the lovely sand dunes and the sea was so warm even in may when it is not the height of their season. There are a few shops, restaurants etc, that we found were nice and we were felt it was the right resort for us as we wanted something a little quieter. If you are into the nightlife then not the place for you but if you want to relax in the pretty surroundings and not be overun by 18-30 revellers then maspolomas is the place for you.


By: sandie bloor - Submitted 12th August 2010

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Travel Date: May 2010 Best for: Families with Young Kids Book now
Travelled with: Families with Infants Recommend to a friend: Yes
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Playa Del Ingles review

"not too hectic"

80%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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we loved it, walked for miles, went to the next resort of peurto rica which was equally as good if not better! Lots of restaurants to eat in at different price range from low to high depending on what type of food you required. Beaches good, nightlife exciting and plenty of sunshine!


By: neil - Submitted 11th August 2010

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Travel Date: May 2009 Best for: Families with Young Kids Book now
Travelled with: Families with Young Kids Recommend to a friend: Yes
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Maspalomas review

"Beautiful Resort"

83%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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Absolutely beautiful area of gran caneria, The beaches were out of this world. Not alot of nightlife but we only wanted a relax so that was okay with all of us.


By: Rhian Amy Jones - Submitted 9th August 2010

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Travel Date: June 2010 Best for: Young Couple Book now
Travelled with: Families with Teenagers Recommend to a friend: Yes
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Maspalomas review

"Gran Canaria"

83%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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Also little to do for kids on and around the beach, so bring your own stuff. The city centre is boring too, I went to PLaya del Inglés every night! I'm never going back here, I'll try to find something else next time!!!


By: john haytack - Submitted 9th August 2010

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Travel Date: May 2010 Best for: Young Couple Book now
Travelled with: Families with Young Kids Recommend to a friend: No
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Maspalomas review

"Maspalomas"

83%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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We liked Maspalomas. The kids loved the beach, we liked exploring the sand dunes and there is plenty in the resort to keep you entertained. It isn’t too noisy, we will be returning no doubt.


By: Andy Sheppherd - Submitted 9th August 2010

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Travel Date: August 2010 Best for: Mature Couple Book now
Travelled with: Families with Young Kids Recommend to a friend: Yes
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Playa Del Ingles review

"Heaven on earth"

80%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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Playa del Ingles is a nice town with the loveliest beach in the world. Restaurants that suits all tastes and all wallets...


By: Erik - Submitted 9th August 2010

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Travel Date: July 2010 Best for: Not Specified Book now
Travelled with: Mature Couple Recommend to a friend: Yes
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Maspalomas review

"Gran Canaria"

83%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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Resort was better than the hotel and all the family loved the resort but we would find somewhere else to stay if we went back to Gran Canaria again - the beaches were good and plenty of Cafes, Bars and places to eat so you are totally spoiled for choice here


By: james walker - Submitted 9th August 2010

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Travel Date: September 2009 Best for: Families with Young Kids Book now
Travelled with: Families with Young Kids Recommend to a friend: Yes
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Playa Del Ingles review

"playa del ingles"

80%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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nice place, outside of the area its like all resorts it a baron wasteland but in and around playa del ingles it was very nice loads of places to see and the yumbo centre on the night was brilliant for all ages


By: chris hughes - Submitted 8th August 2010

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Travel Date: July 2010 Best for: Families with Young Kids Book now
Travelled with: Families with Young Kids Recommend to a friend: Yes
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San Agustin review

"Quiet and relaxing surroundings"

70%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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San Agustín is a quiet part of the southern part of Gran Canaria, and rather more pleasant than Playa Inglés and Maspalomas, both within easy reach.

We found a restaurant/bar called 'El Capitan' along the paseo, which was excellent, for food, service and friendliness.


By: yuma shu - Submitted 6th August 2010

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Travel Date: April 2009 Best for: Mature Couple Book now
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Playa Del Ingles review

"Fantastic Holiday "

80%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

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The location was beautiful and there were loads of things to do. The prices were reasonable and the food in the restaurants was very delicious. I cannot wait for our return trip there.


By: Hanny - Submitted 6th August 2010

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Travel Date: February 2009 Best for: Not Specified Book now
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Playa Del Ingles review

"playa del ingles"

80%
of reviewers would recommend this
resort to a friend

Open quote

Resort very clean and tidy lots of commercial centres, good local transport, lots of bars and restaurants.


By: Angela Donaldson - Submitted 5th August 2010

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Travel Date: July 2010 Best for: Not Specified Book now
Travelled with: Young Couple Recommend to a friend: Yes
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