Gran Canaria is a top holiday destination which attracts thousands of tourists each year. Gran Canaria is located in the Canary Islands of Spain and is the second most populous island after Tenerife. Gran Canaria has a fantastic climate and miles of sandy beaches making it a favourite with UK holiday makers. The south of the island is generally warmer and contains hot beach resorts such as Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico and Maspalomas. Maspalomas is one of the more upmarket options when deciding on a holiday in Gran Canaria. It has over four miles of spectacular beach and clear blue seas which make it a popular watersport destination.



The beaches of Maspalomas have a wealth of watersport activities top keep adventure enthusiasts and fun seekers entertained. Watersports available include Scuba diving, paragliding, body boarding, sailing, windsurfing and more. Maspalomas is a particularly popular windsurfing destination, one of the best in the world. Windsurfing here is of a very high quality, attracting beginners and professionals alike. Well known Windsurfing pros such as Vidar Jensen grew up here and trained on this island. World Champion Bjorn Dunkerbeck also lives on the island. The wind conditions are ideal for wind surfing most of the year particularly in the summer. Wind is very strong providing a challenge for experienced windsurfers. The temperature of the water is also ideal, around 18 degrees in the winter and 22 in the summer.If you are a beginner you can often find much calmer conditions nearer the shore in the mornings. Further into the sea windsurfers will find a swell which a perfect for practicising windsurfing tips and tricks.



If you are a beginner you can attend one of the windsurfing clubs that will teach you all the basics. Lessons are often reasonably priced, however make instructors are reputable and have plenty of experience. There are also board rental shops around where you can rent all the gear you require. Club Mistral is a well regarded company from which you can rent high quality gear. Club mistral also offers lessons for beginners. The beaches in this area hold international regattas which are lively and fun events. Maspalomas is also home to many different windsurfing championships which attract contenders from across the globe.



It is easy to get to Maspalomas from the UK making it a highly desirable holiday destination. Get a flight to Las Palmas Airport just 30km from the resort. There are many airlines that provide a cheap and regular service. You can easily hire a car from the airport or alternatively arrange for a transfer, of which there are many cheap options available. When in Maspalomas, you have a range of top hotels to choose from to suit a range of budgets. There are many cheap holidays in Maspalomas for individuals to choose from. There are great offers to suit families looking for sun and sea, couples looking for romance and groups of friends looking for fun and adventure.