Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
A busy, family-friendly resort on the south coast of Gran Canaria, claimed to have more hours of sunshine than almost anywhere in Europe.
Puerto Rico sits on the southwest coast of Gran Canaria, between Maspalomas and Puerto de Mogán. It grew from a small fishing village into one of the island's most popular family resorts, shaped like a wide amphitheatre of apartments and hotels rising up the cliffs around a sheltered horseshoe bay. The beach is protected and calm, and the resort is one of the sunniest spots in the Canary Islands.
What [Destination] is known for
Puerto Rico is best known for its beach and its water sports. The main beach is a sheltered crescent of golden sand with calm, clear water and a promenade of restaurants and bars. It is compact but well equipped, and popular with families because the sea is calm and the sun almost always shines. A short walk away, Playa de Amadores is a quieter alternative with white sand and turquoise water. The marina, Puerto Base, is the heart of the resort's water sports scene. Sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, diving, deep-sea fishing and parasailing all operate from here, and Puerto Rico's sailing club has produced an impressive collection of Olympic medals. Boat trips along the coast, dolphin and whale watching tours and glass-bottom boat excursions all leave from the same marina. It is one of the busiest activity hubs in the south of the island. The resort itself rises steeply up the cliff in tiers of apartment blocks and hotels. The commercial centres are lively, with shops, restaurants and bars on several levels. Nightlife is modest compared to Playa del Inglés, which makes it a popular choice for families.
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Things to do in [Destination]
Spend time on the main beach or walk the short distance to Playa de Amadores for a calmer stretch of sand. Book a boat trip, dolphin watch or sailing excursion from the marina, which has the widest range of water sports on the south coast. Take the ferry along the coast to Puerto de Mogán for a day in the village. After dark, the commercial centres have enough bars and restaurants to keep most visitors happy without the intensity of Playa del Inglés.
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Food and drink in [Destination]
Puerto Rico has a wide range of restaurants and bars across its commercial centres, from classic Spanish and Canarian cooking to international options. Fresh fish and seafood from the nearby fishing grounds are the standout choices. For a quieter meal, the restaurants near the beach and marina have the best views.
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Getting to [Destination] and around
Puerto Rico is on the southwest coast, about 40km from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and roughly 40 minutes by car or bus. Regular buses connect it to Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and Las Palmas. A small coastal ferry links it to Puerto de Mogán.
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Playa de Amadores, a short walk away, is calmer and less crowded than the main Puerto Rico beach. The marina is the best base for booking water sports and boat trips on the south coast. The resort faces southwest and gets more hours of sunshine than most parts of the island. For dolphin and whale watching, book with a company that guarantees a second trip if you do not see any. A car is useful for day trips to the mountains and other parts of the island.
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