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San Agustín, Inglés and Maspalomas
San Agustín, Inglés and Maspalomas
From east to west along the southern coast, the beach areas of San Agustín, Inglés and Maspalomas adjoin to form the heaviest tourism points on the island. It is hard to say which is more developed, though the Playa del Inglés is perhaps the name most immediately recognizable to sun-seeking visitors. For the company of thousands of potential new friends, the endless, palm-shaded beaches and a purely fun escape with plenty of opportunities to flaunt your nocturnal nature, this is the one area to experience in Gran Canaria.
With beach after beach both east and west of Gran Canaria’s southernmost Punta de Maspalomas, finding a less exuberant spot for the afternoon is not beyond the realm of expectation. The best chance is to head west where, once the coastal GC-1 Autovía ends eight km (4.8 miles) outside of Maspalomas, the smaller 811 begins and the tourism presence becomes, if only slightly, less intense. After passing the resorts of Puerto Rico and then Morgán, the road veers inland. From this point, a hike or bike can get you to the lonely beaches of the west coast, including Playa de Veneguera, Ambar, Aneas and Asno.
Last updated February 20, 2012
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