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Top 5 Things to Do When You Travel to Maspalomas

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Sun and fun are two of the main attractions for visitors of this popular holiday resort island in Gran Canaria. Relax by day, party by night in this bustling destination. We rounded up the top five things to do for anyone planning to travel to Maspalomas to help you fill your itinerary with the very best attractions.

Explore the Dunes of Maspalomas

You can't go to Maspalomas and not check out the dunes. This stunning national park spans about four miles. Researchers think that the dunes were formed by a tsunami in 1755. The powdery, fine sand offers a great spot to spread out a towel and relax for a while. Walking the dunes and taking a camel safari are two popular activities here.

Go to the Park

Holiday World is a leisure park perfect for families, with its mix of bowling alleys, arcades and a small amusement area. When you visit Palmitos Park, you feel like you're in the tropics with the lush, exotic landscape and animals that include everything from dolphins to parrots. And when you want to cool off, Aqualand Maspalomas is the thrilling place to do so. It is Gran Canaria's largest water park, and it has plenty of rides and slides to fill your time.

Go to Playa de Maspalomas

This large beach caters to everyone with different areas suited to different types of travelers. It's divided into four sections, two of which are family-friendly. With its dramatic backdrop of the sculpted dunes, this is a picturesque spot to enjoy sun and plenty of water sports. Popular activities include jet-skiing, scuba diving and riding the waves.

Bird Watching

Just west of the famous Maspalomas Dunes, you'll find the perfect little lagoon to relax and watch a show only nature can provide. La Charca is a historic nature reserve where migrating birds traveling from Europe to Africa often stop and rest during their travels. Bird watchers enjoy spending a few hours here, but it's also a great activity for families.

Check Out the Nightlife

If you travel to Maspalomas without kids or with a baby sitter, spending at least one night out is a must. During the day, Yumbo Centrum is a hub of family-friendly shopping and other activities, but by night it comes alive with discos, cocktail bars and places to party the night away. For a quieter scene, head to Varadero Center, near the lighthouse and beach.