South
Maspalomas & Playa del Inglés
Next to the Maspalomas dunes, with long beaches and the widest choice of places to stay on the island.
Travel guides · Europe
Hidden gems & where to stay in Europe
Travel guides, tips and the best places to stay in Europe. We’re starting with Gran Canaria.
Discover Gran Canaria
Maspalomas · Gran Canaria
The Maspalomas dunes
One of Gran Canaria’s best-known landscapes, on the island’s south coast, right by Playa del Inglés and Meloneras.
Las Palmas · Gran Canaria
Welcome to ThePlaceur
Travel guides in English and Spanish to help you find hidden gems and choose the right place to stay.
Roque Nublo · Gran Canaria
First stop: Gran Canaria
Beaches, dunes, volcanic peaks and charming villages, all on one island. This is where ThePlaceur begins.
Explore our Gran Canaria guide
We’ll be adding new places across Europe step by step.
Puerto de Mogán · Gran Canaria
Where to stay, what to do
Find the area that suits your trip and discover what to do on the island.
Where to stay
South
Meloneras
A seafront promenade by the Maspalomas lighthouse, with a calmer, more polished feel.
South-west
Puerto de Mogán
A small harbour village of canals and whitewashed houses, made for a slower pace.
North-east
Las Palmas
The capital: Las Canteras beach, the historic Vegueta quarter and city life all year round.
North
Arucas, Gáldar & Agaete
Historic towns, banana plantations and a wild Atlantic coast. Quieter, more rural places to stay, away from the big resorts.
Things to do
Dolphin watching
Boat trips along the island’s southern coast.
Roque Nublo
One of the island’s icons, high in the mountainous interior.
Jeep safari
A way to explore inland tracks and mountain villages.
Food tour
A guided taste of Canarian cooking.
New guide
North vs. South: where to stay in Gran Canaria
North or south? The weather, beaches, atmosphere and type of accommodation in each part of Gran Canaria, to help you choose the right base for your trip.
Also in the works
- What to eat in Gran Canaria
