Playa de Maspalomas is one of Gran Canaria's most popular beaches. It's especially known for its impressive sand dunes and its old lighthouse, which first shined in 1890. The beach is also backed ...

THE literal translation of the name Maspalomas is ‘Many Pigeons’. But there’s no truth to the rumour this Gran Canarian ...

The bans include smoking or vaping on beaches, and playing loud music. Tourists are also prohibited from cooking or barbecuing in public spaces, blocking access to paths, collecting shells or rocks ...

set in craggy valleys about six miles from Maspalomas. It's a perfect place to explore some of Gran Canaria's 37 miles of beaches. Playa de las Mujeres, on the southern tip, has a lack of bars ...

The 2025 list of Blue Flag beaches has been released, but the Canary Islands have been awarded fewer accolades than last year ...