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From summer high jinks to that life-affirming dose of winter sun, time by the sea is the leading reason to visit this radiant Canary Island. So, take your pick from our list of the best beaches in Gran Canaria, grab your flip-flops and towel, and get ready to unwind.
1. Playa de Mogan
• If you’re seeking superb sands and clear sea, Playa de Mogan is the Gran Canaria beach for you!
• Loved by families, it’s also backed by a quaint whitewashed village that’s home to one of the island’s most charming surprises – the waterways of Little Venice.
Stay at: Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Gran Canaria Mogan
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2. Playa de Maspalomas
• Known for the desert-like dunes heaped up behind its shoreline, Maspalomas Beach is irresistibly stylish – as is the neighbouring Meloneras Beach (just the other side of the lighthouse).
• Running and yoga are popular pastimes on the golden sand, which stretches all the way to bustling Playa del Ingles.
• This part of Gran Canaria also has one of the best LGBTQ+ holiday scenes in the world, so expect plenty of razzle dazzle!
Stay at: Seaside Palm Beach Gran Canaria
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3. Playa de Amadores
• Peace-seekers, we’ve found your haven! With no loud music or raucous games allowed, Playa de Amadores is temptingly tranquil.
• You’ve got 1 km of white-gold sand to stretch out on. So get ready to laze the day away in Blue Flag-quality bliss.
• Too quiet for you? Head around to Puerto Rico beach next door.
Stay at: Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel
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4. Playa de las Canteras
• Gran Canaria’s most breathtaking urban beach, Las Canteras is super long, lining the north-west coastline of Las Palmas – the island capital.
• It’s the ultimate fantasy beach, shifting from the bliss of golden sands and palm trees at one end to awesome surfing conditions at the other.
• Want to take your kids for a paddle or fancy a spot of snorkelling? Head for the central stretch for the calmest water, protected by a reef.
Stay at: Bull Reina Isabel & Spa
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5. Playa Taurito
• This quiet but beautiful little beach, between the busier sand spots of Playa de Mogan and Puerto Rico, is a lovely hideaway kind of a place.
• Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and a tranquil seaside village, it’s just the ticket when you want an off-the-beaten-track feel without actually being far from anything.
• Believe it or not, this beach might just be your surprise winner for family holidays, thanks to the nearby Lago Taurito waterpark – plus that soft, toe-sinking sand, of course!
Stay at: Mogan Princess & Beach Club Hotel Gran Canaria
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Time to decide!
So, where will you be laying out your towel? Book your beach holiday to Gran Canaria today.
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Lucy blogs about all things holiday, with tons of Thomas Cook knowledge. And as a mum of two, she's always looking for ways to help you have family getaways that are memorable for all the right reasons!