The Dunas de Maspalomas is a natural wonder located in the southern part of Gran Canaria. Covering 400 hectares, it is a combination of active dunes, an oasis, and a beautiful beach by the Atlantic Ocean.
You enter the dunes either via the Riu hotell in Playa del ingles or via the beach.
The bushes tend to be quite busy with cruising.
Heard online (7 mentions) ⌄
- “The Dunes of Maspalomas are an amazing sight”
- “The natural formation of the dunes is impressive”
- “The sand dunes are fun to explore and run down”
- “The Dunes are a must-see for visitors to Gran Canaria”
- “The Dunes offer beautiful views and photo opportunities”
- “The Dunes are a nature reserve and wildlife habitat”
- “The Dunes can be crowded and may be a location for cruising.”
Summary of mentions in online reviews.
What’s inside
Features at Dunas de Maspalomas
- Has a few cruising spots
- Protected area covering 5 square kilometers
- Formed by a tsunami in 1755 (according to some accounts)
- Have marked trails to follow
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Photos from Dunas de Maspalomas
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