Gran Canaria Island is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 70 miles off the Moroccan Coast. Maspalomas / Playa del Ingles is located on the southern tip of the Gran Canaria island. 43 miles south of Las Palmas and about 18 miles south of the De Gran Canaria International Airport. The climate is sub tropical, with plenty of sunshine year round accompanied with little variations in temperatures.
Playa del Ingles is located at the extreme south of Gran Canaria has a pleasant sunny climate year round and some of the finest sandy beaches on the islands. Las Palmas, the largest city on the northern part of the island, is a popular resort for straight tourists, but has its own gay scene and certainly worth a visit. Playa del Ingles is the gay holiday playground of the Canary Islands attracting many Europeans gays all year round. All of the resorts in Playa del Ingles are exclusively all male, and so are most of the gay bars. The gay nude beach can be found in the utmost corner between Playa and Maspalomas.
Gay night life offers the other extreme, most but not all the gay establishments like cafes, bars, discos, saunas are in the Yumbo Centre. If you stay in one of the bungalows of Maspalomas, the nightly trips to and from by taxi are easily affordable.
Located in the quiet area of Campo International in Maspalomas, the Beach Boy Resort is just a 15 minute walk to the famous dunes of Maspalomas and a 10 minute walk to the Yumbo Centre. Ideally located for those who want a relaxing break but still be close to the action.
Beach Girls is well located in the Campo International area of Maspalomas some 10 minutes walk from the vibrant life of the Yumbo Centre with its mix of gay and lesbian bars including the famous Jackies. It´s an exclusively women´s resort for lesbians and their friends only and no men are allowed inside at all.
These modern and bright apartments are less than 100 metres from bars, restaurants and shops - you can't get much closer to the action. The pool and sun terrace are a fantastic place to relax with a snack bar at hand, or there's Playa del Inglés beach, only 1.5 kilometres away.
Situated in a leafy suburb of Playa del Ingles the Pasion Tropical is a gay only establishment set in an oasis of peace and calm situated right next to the sea. The 15 apartments offer stylishly furnished accommodation set in a beautiful tropical garden yet it is only 5 minutes from the nightlife situated in Playa del Ingles.
Many of the rooms have balconies looking out on to San Augustin beach and the sea and all have private bathroom facilities, satellite TV, kitchenette, large sleeping area and eating areas.
Studios sleep 2 comfortably and the one bed apartments have an extra bed and accommodate up to 3 people. Breakfast is served in the gardens each morning until late and guests have use of the swimming pool and terrace, 6 man whirlpool and gym situated in a quiet area of the garden.
Gay men only resort Tenesoya has 12 bungalows, located in intimate, friendly surroundings. Access is provided through a secure gate with each resident holding a key. Although amenities are limited to a swimming pool (clothing optional) and a small pool with sun terraces, the Kasbah Shopping Centre, together with an abundance of restaurants, bars and nightlife are available within walking distance of Tenesoya.
The complex is located in the centre of groovy Playa del Ingles, just off the main road that leads from the Yumbo Centre to the beach, the Avenida de Tirajana. This means you're about a ten minute walk from the fleshpots of the Yumbo and seven or eight minutes walk from the start of the beach. Conveniently located opposite the Cita Centre which, as well as being fairly handy for shopping and generally mooching around, now has a handful of gay bars to keep you amused till the wee small hours.
Located close to the Yumbo Centre, the Barbados Apartments offer its guests two swimming pools with plenty of sun lounges, the pool bar serves light snacks and refreshments throughout the day. There is internet access. Safety deposit boxes are also available to hire.
All apartments are two bedded, sleeping maximum up to 5 people. The apartments offer kitchenette, separated from the living area by a breakfast bar. Each apartment has private bathroom with bath/shower.
All feature private balcony or terrace. There are coin operated televisions in every apartments.
The apartments are situated in the heart of Playa del Ingles, next to hotel Neptuno and the Shopping Center Yumbo. In the same building you will find the famous Hard Rock Cafe. Approximately 10-15 minutes walking distance to the beach. Free shuttle service
The loving and familiar hotel, dispose, apart of the heated swimming pool (for the winter), a very nice garden and a big sun terrace. In the garden as well as the sun terrace we have at your disposal sun lounger with mattresses and umbrellas free of charge.In the coffee bar at the pool we can pamper you with Capuccino and little Snacks. The new decorated lounge has at oneZs disposal two modern Internet terminals and confortable seats around the bar.The Reception is open 24 hours and our staffs speak foreign languages (english,german.etc).We have laundry service and/or coin laundry with own machines to rent. Parking places are at disposal to the hotel guests free of charge.
24 hour reception desk, medical services, bell boy, all major credit cards accepted, parking lot, laundry service, a souvenir shop, car/bike rental service, and a hairdresser.
3 heatable swimming pools, a pool with a central island, a Laguna swimming pool with a waterfall (5m), solarium with Jacuzzis, hydro massages with the latest technologies, complete Spa therapies, a beauty centre with 14 treatment rooms and more than 80 different treatments, a lovely garden area with palm trees, 4 tennis courts, 2 paddle courts, shuffle board and French bowls. The hotel offers a varied entertainment programme main restaurants,
Atlantico and Alameda, an a la carte restaurant Ambassador, 3 pool bars, lounge bar, bistro-cyber-cafe (internet access and games), and live music and shows.
The Hotel IFA Buenaventura is a friendly and lively hotel situated in the centre of the resort only 1/3rd of a mile from the shopping centre, bars, restaurants and lively nightlife. The nearest beach is half a mile away and can be reached by the complimentary shuttle bus run by the hotel. The famous Maspalomas sand dunes are only 3 miles away and prove to be a popular tourist attraction.
The Eugenia Victoria is 12 minute walk to the Yumbo Centre and 5 minutes from the main beach of Playa del Ingles. The hotel has an array of facilities that can be seen at a 4 star hotel. It has a large swimming pool, sun terrace, tennis, table tennis, mini-golf and snooker tables.
There is a wellness centre offering sonar, massage and beauty treatment. There are 400 rooms on 8 floors. Rooms are basic but large and comfortable. All have private bath, shower and private balcony. Rooms feature remote control colour cable television, direct dial telephone, mini-fridge, and hair-dryer. Safety deposit boxes are available for a small charge.
There are two dining options, breakfast and dinner are served in a main restaurant whilst light snacks and refreshments are served throughout the day in the Bar Palmera.
Traditional Canarian architecture, impressing reception lobby, 521 twin rooms and 40 suites Fresh Water Pool, 24h.
Reception, Whirlpool, Parasols, Laundry Service, Room Service, Sun loungers Salt Water Pool, Restaurants, Bars, Safe, Mobile phone network, Disco / Club, Car Park, Shops, Kiosk,Game Room, Sunbathing Terrace, Public internet, Reception Area, Snack / Pool Bar, Medical Service, Bicycle rental, Cafe, 24h. Check-in, Lifts.
Bar by the swimming pool, mini market, garden areas, reception is available 24 hours a day. Nearby: medical centre.
Located directly behind the Yumbo Centre, the hotel provides an ideal location for the night life and shopping that Playa del Ingles has to offer. This popular 4 star hotel offers a total of 171 rooms, all are which are air-conditioned.
The hotel has a large pool with plenty of space for sun bathing, there is a pool-side bar serving light snacks, and a cafe serving meals throughout the day.
The hotel has a main restaurant where breakfast and dinner are served and offers a variety of menus on a buffet basis. There is also a comfortable lounge with entertainment most evenings.
In the centre of Playa del Ingles, close to the Maspalomas dunes, 300 metres away from the promenade and approximately 700 metres from the beach, very near two shopping centres, a chemist's, bus stops, a taxi rank, supermarkets, restaurants and clubs, all within a 50 metre radius. Free bus service to the Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas beaches, please consult the timetable.
The Sol Barbacan Aparthotel is located in the tourism resort of Playa del Ingles, just 500 metres from the city centre and two kilometres from the nearest beach. The hotel is in a great place for exploring other resorts, with Las Palmas and Puerto de Mogan being less than 30 kilometres away.
For those who can't bear to be more than a hop, skip and jump away from the nightlife, the Tenesor is a very gay friendly apartment complex located in the heart of Playa del Ingles - leaving you just five minutes walk from the Yumbo and, in the other direction, the beginning of the rolling dunes of Maspalomas! Also within the complex building you'll find gay bars Retox-Detox and the Rainbow café bar!
Bar, Restaurant, Swimming pool, Hairdresser, Tennis Court, Terrace Solarium.
GREAT IDEA FOR YOU AND A FEW OF YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS, RENT YOUR OWN PRIVATE VILLA !!!
Sleeps 8 persons or 10 with use of sofa beds
Newly refurbished 4 bedroom Luxury Villa, 4 Key rating.
4 bedrooms: One ensuite double bedroom,one ensuite twin bedroom + one double bedroom and one twin bedroom with shared bathroom . ( 3 bedrooms have their own private terrace.)
Fully fitted kitchen with electric hob, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle and toaster. Satellite TV and DVD, Music System, Private Swimming Pool, Sun loungers and Furnished terrace, Barbeque. Change of towels and bed linen once a week.
Courtesy room will be supplied for late departures at a complex nearby.
Spacious foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, 2 lifts, Air-conditioned, Car Park, Fresh Water Pool, Bars, Restaurants - with non-smoking area, Gym, Laundry Service, Sauna, Sunbathing Terrace, Room Service, Public internet.
