Playa del Ingles holidays Self catering holidays on Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
Self catering holidays Playa del Ingles - located in the south of the island of Gran Canaria, Playa del Ingles is a beach resort in Maspalomas. Its wide golden sandy beach stretches all the way to the Maspalomas lighthouse and is perfect for chilling or for watewrsposrts. The beach is backed up by 400 hectares of dunes. These are impressive and worth exploring either by foot or camel! For golf enthusiasts, Maspalomas is home to the largest and best golf course on the island.
The evening entertainment can be as relaxed or as lively as you want it to be. In town, there is a wide selection of cafes, bars and alfresco dining at one of the many restaurants. The resort has a reputation for its lively nightlife with many nightclubs & bars to choose from. For pubs and late night dancing, head to the very lively Yumbo Centre or The Kasbah Centre. Nothing really gets going much before midnight with the bars typically staying open until 2am and the nightclubs at 6am. It's also a good place for shopping with Indian styled bazaars and large shopping malls.
| At a glance... | |
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| Beach & coves | ✔ |
| Small marina | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Sand dune National park | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Amusement parks | ✔ |
| Aqualand Maspalomas | ✔ |
| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Airport | Gran Canaria (31km) |
Featured villas in Playa del Ingles
The beach resort of Playa del Ingles offers a wide selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas overlooking the bay to cosy town centre apartments close to all the shops, bars and restaurants. Renting a Playa del Ingles villa or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the southern coast and the surrounding area and are perfect for families, friends and groups.
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Playa del Ingles sits on the southern coast of Gran Canaria and boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year. During the warm summer months, temperatures can reach into the mid to high 20s whereas during winter, the coldest month is January with an average temperature of 18°C.
Things to see & do
Playa del Ingles and the surrounding area is full of interesting resorts, amusement parks, dramatic landscapes and some of the most beautiful beaches in Gran Canaria that stretch along the south coast.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Sand dunes National Park | ✔ |
| Faro de Maspalomas - lighthouse | ✔ |
| Holiday World amusement park | ✔ |
| Cyclying | ✔ |
| Lagoon of La Charca | ✔ |
| Sioux City - wild west amusement park | ✔ |
| El Oasis | ✔ |
| Coastal boat trips | ✔ |
| Palmitos Park aquarium | ✔ |
| Mundo Aborigen | ✔ |
Our view on Playa del Ingles holidays
With its beautiful beaches, panoramic views of the sparkling sea and lively evening entertainment, a self catering holiday in Playa del Ingles is not to be missed. Staying in a Playa del Ingles holiday rental is the best way to experience the local area as it provides the freedom and flexibility to explore and enjoy this fascinating and stunning part of Gran Canaria.
