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The Canary Islands have long been a popular destination for sun-seekers, largely because of their pleasant year-round temperatures and wealth of golden beaches. Head to Gran Canaria and you'll find both of these in abundance. Indeed, the island's coastline stretches for 236 km, 60 km of which are beaches. So, no matter where you decide to stay, you ought to find you are never too far away from a sandy area on which you can soak up the famous Spanish sunshine and enjoy fantastic activities. Maspalomas Choose to book a Gran Canaria holiday villa situated near Maspalomas and you'll be within easy access of one of the island's biggest and most popular beaches. Of course, you can take things easy and enjoy a spot of sunbathing - Maspalomas's beach is 2.7 km long so finding a corner where you can lay down a towel shouldn't be hard - but doing so for your entire break would mean you miss out on the array of other activities offered here. The beach is backed by extensive rolling dunes which can be explored by going on a camel ride, while the nearby harbour offers a range of fishing excursions, catamaran sailing trips and expeditions in glass-bottomed boats. Back on dry land is the Holiday World Amusement Park, an exciting attraction that contains a funfair and amusement rides. There is also a bowling alley and a health and beauty centre, both of which are perfect to visit if you want a little respite from the hot Spanish sun. Playa del Ingles Just to the west of Maspalomas is Playa del Ingles, which is another popular haunt for sun-seekers and sports lovers alike. If you're one of the latter, you might want to try your hand at surfing here. The beach is also littered with Capoeira enthusiasts showing off their moves, as well as runners, with both pursuits a great way to keep active while basking in the beautiful sunshine. Puerto Rico By visiting Puerto Rico, which is situated on the southern coast of Gran Canaria, you'll be at one of the island's largest and most beautiful beaches. Here, you can simply lay down a towel and enjoy the wonderful views of the clear blue Atlantic Ocean. Of course, you can experience the beautifully-clean water by going for a dip. Puerto Rico is also a popular spot for water sports, such as sailing and windsurfing, while taking a ride out to sea in a glass-bottomed boat gives you the opportunity to glimpse some of the exotic aquatic creatures that live underwater. The resort is also a great place for fishing, so head out on a boat to cast a line into the ocean and you could reel in Atlantic blue marlins, among other astounding fish. You can also go on a dolphin-watching cruise and explore Puerto de Mogan, a nearby fishing village that is commonly known as Little Venice because of its intricate network of canals and bridges, so you shouldn't worry about running out of things to do. Kids, meanwhile, are bound to love a trip to Atlantida waterpark, which is situated a short distance from the centre of Puerto Rico. A number of wavepools, slides and rides are situated here, so children can easily cool down from the sweltering sunshine that Gran Canaria is famous for. Are you looking to book a Gran Canaria holiday villa? Come to Premier Holidays, as we offer a selection of fantastic accommodation in the sun-drenched island.
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