Beaches

Imagine for a moment a world with a Beach University. An academic centre where the beaches of Europe may achieve the “best bathing destination” degree. Well, then, perhaps you should know that such Beach University exists, and that Playa del Inglés, in southern Gran Canaria, graduated from it many years ago.

Indeed! Playa del Inglés holds an awesome-beach’s degree. Why? Well, perhaps it scored an A+ in fine weather, as it enjoys a gentle sun practically throughout the year. A privileged weather that is almost the norm along the great stretch of sand that starts in Maspalomas and ends in Playa del Inglés, at the foot of those hotels that seem to bend as if wanting to swim in the ocean.

Playa del Inglés is also a certified one-hundred-smiles achiever. Such degree is awarded to holiday resorts visited by thousands of Europeans, to the best sunny spots for hundreds of families in decades. Playa del Inglés may boast of being the perfect beach for the little ones. Very wide, with protected areas, ideal for fun-seeking children. Plus a wide range of shops and services in the surrounding area.

Playa del Inglés also scored high marks in the fun-beach subject. One of the most visited and crowded beaches in Gran Canaria, it has clearly delimited areas for youngsters, the meeting place of surfers, running enthusiasts, capoeira freaks, smiling beach workers, calendar girls, and groups of friends jumping under the waves.

All this movement and liveliness was essential for Playa del Inglés to pass the sports-beach subject with high marks. The curve where the nudist area begins, the most secluded spot, is surfing country, while the less visited section is ideal for those who wish to sunbathe without company. In the end, this is what makes this place so attractive: lots of different options for your day on the beach.