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Playa del Inglés — Spain
City & resort

Playa del Inglés

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria · 🇪🇸 Spain

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A huge blond strand dissolving into the Maspalomas dunes, Gran Canaria's mega-resort classic.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 23°C at Playa del Inglés (Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain) in high summer; the season runs May-Oct.

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Sea temperature
~23°C in the warm season
Water
Clear Atlantic blue
Sand
Broad soft golden-blond sand running into the Maspalomas dunefield
Swimming
Gently shelving and lifeguarded; light chop when the trade winds pick up
Surf
Usually small; occasional windswell peaks
Best time to visit
May-Oct
Setting
Nearly three kilometres of resort strand on Gran Canaria's southern tip, merging into the protected Maspalomas dunes
Beach type
City & resort
Region
Europe

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Playa del Inglés: frequently asked questions

Where is Playa del Inglés?

Playa del Inglés is at Maspalomas, on the coast of Spain.

What is the sea temperature at Playa del Inglés?

In the warm season the sea at Playa del Inglés reaches about 23°C. Clear Atlantic blue.

When is the best time to visit Playa del Inglés?

The best time to visit Playa del Inglés is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Playa del Inglés have?

Playa del Inglés has broad soft golden-blond sand running into the Maspalomas dunefield.

Is Playa del Inglés good for swimming?

Gently shelving and lifeguarded; light chop when the trade winds pick up.

Can you surf at Playa del Inglés?

Usually small; occasional windswell peaks.

Photo: Bengt Nyman (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source