Holiday in Playa del Inglés

What makes Playa del Inglés special as a destination?

Playa del Inglés is the largest and most famous tourist resort in Gran Canaria and has been one of the most popular destinations for German sun worshippers for decades. The extensive holiday resort on the southern coast of the island offers an almost inexhaustible combination of beach, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment, attracting millions of visitors each year. Those looking for all-inclusive sun, a party atmosphere, and a perfectly developed tourist infrastructure will find it here. The beach of Playa del Inglés is an impressive, nearly three-kilometer-long stretch of golden sand that seamlessly transitions to the legendary dunes of Maspalomas in the west. These wandering Sahara dunes, a nature reserve of six square kilometers, create a breathtaking desert landscape right by the ocean and are among the most iconic landscapes of the Canary Islands. At the end of the dunes, the lighthouse of Maspalomas awaits, surrounded by an oasis of palm trees and a lagoon. The nightlife of Playa del Inglés is legendary and the liveliest in the entire Canary Islands. The Yumbo Center is the heart of the scene - a huge complex with hundreds of bars, restaurants, clubs, and shops, which is particularly a European hotspot for the LGBTQ+ community. The Avenida de Tirajana and the surrounding streets offer more bars, nightclubs, and live music venues for every taste. Shopping options are excellent - from the Faro 2 shopping center to local markets and souvenir shops, you can find everything. Camel riding tours through the dunes are a classic for families, and the Palmitos Park with exotic birds and dolphin shows is just a few kilometers away. From Germany, it takes about five hours to fly to Gran Canaria, and Playa del Inglés is only 25 minutes from the airport. The tourist infrastructure is perfectly tailored to German guests - from German-speaking service to well-known hotel chains to German bakeries.