Beaches in the South Area / Beaches

Playa San Agustin (Playa del Aguila)

Playa San Agustin, also referred to as Playa del Aguila, is located in the municipality of San Bartolome de Tirajana, neighboring upon Playa del Ingles, another hugely popular stretch of sand in south Gran Canaria.

This is a quiet golden beach often opted for by people who want to relax and flee from the hustle and bustle of the overcrowded beaches. However, if tourists want to swim in the waters washing this stretch of sand they should mind the strong undertows which can create difficulties to even the most experienced swimmers.

Playa del Ingles

Playa del Ingles neighbors upon Playa San Agustin and Maspalomas, and it stands out as the chief attraction in the area. The pedestrian area which borders the beach is replete with shops, bars, pubs, fast-food stalls and luxury restaurants able to satisfy even the most demanding dainty feeders.

The beach is excellently laid-out and fitted with lounge chairs and sunshades, as well as with sports areas. Boat rides represent one top activity tourists sunbathing here usually opt for, either as group or individual pastime.

Playa Maspalomas

Playa Maspalomas is one of the most frequented beaches in Gran Canaria. Its fame has gone beyond the Spanish borders. The beach stretches between the Sand Dunes of Maspalomas, and it attracts thousands of tourists each year. Plenty of entertainment shows and sports competitions are frequently organized here.

This 3 kilometers long beach is divided into several areas: two are dedicated to nudism, one is family-oriented, and the other is gay-friendly. The latter has lately become known throughout the world, being deemed the best European vacation destination for gay people.

Amongst others, the beach benefits from its proximity to other tourist attractions, such as: Aquasur (the largest water park on the island), Holiday World (fun park), Palmitos Park (bird park and aquarium), Sioux City (a theme park designed in a wild west style) and Mundo Aborigen (another theme park focusing on the islanders’ way of life).

The only drawback of this beach is it is overcrowded throughout the year, which implies that people who want to find a fine spot should wake up early in the morning.

Playa Puerto Rico

Playa Puerto Rico is the most famous beach in the municipality of Mogan. This artificial beach made of sand brought from Sahara is an ideal destination for families. Known as the sunniest spot on the island, Playa Puerto Rico is designed in a tropical style, being dotted with several gardens of exotic plants and flowers.

The resort to which this beach pertains makes available all thinkable tourist attractions: a water park, sports clubs, discos, restaurants and hotels, as well as golf courses.

Playa de los Amadores

This is an artificial beach stretching between Puerto Rico and Puerto Mogan. Dubbed “the Lovers’ Beach”, Playa de los Amadores is perfect for relaxing, since tourists can not enter the stretch of sand with balls and devices for listening to music. Playa de los Amadores is also ideal for families, both due to the fine sand and to the fact the water deepens gradually.

Playa Puerto Mogan

Puerto Mogan is a picturesque place often described as a mix between a traditional fishing village and a chic vacation resort, featuring a small beach appreciable from all points of view. The fine gray sand and the clear water share in to the charm of this beach, which is an excellent basis for diving. People in search of more eccentric experiences can resort to submarine trips into the underwater world nearby the beach, or they can visit the replicas of old vessels, or, why not, can resort to tuna and marline fishing.