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Gran Canaria Beach Week
Seven nights at a 5-star hotel near the Maspalomas dunes, with breakfast each morning, return flights and airport transfers.
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham
From
£579
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Seven nights in the south of Gran Canaria, close to the Maspalomas dunes. The island has a long beach in front of the dunes, a lighthouse and promenade at Maspalomas, and a wide choice of hotels and apartments in Playa del Inglés, approx. 25 to 30 minutes from Gran Canaria Airport.
The package includes return flights from the UK, a 5-star hotel with breakfast each morning, and return airport transfers. Walk on the dunes in the early morning, then spend the day on the beach. Las Palmas, with its old town, is approx. 50 minutes away by road.
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotel
- 5★ hotel in Maspalomas
- Flights
- London Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham
- Transfers
- Return, approx. 25–30 mins
- Good for
- Families, couples, friends
5★ hotel in Maspalomas
You stay in a 5-star hotel in Maspalomas or Playa del Inglés. Hotels here usually have a pool, gardens and a restaurant, and many are a short walk from the beach or the dunes. We confirm the hotel with each quote.
Hotel features
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast served daily
- Sunbeds by the pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Family rooms on request
- Apartments on request
Times from Maspalomas
- Maspalomas beach and dunesa short walk or drive
- Maspalomas lighthouseapprox. 10 mins by road
- Gran Canaria Airportapprox. 25–30 mins
- Puerto de Mogánapprox. 30 mins by road
- Las Palmasapprox. 50 mins by road
- Roque Nublo viewpointapprox. 1 hr 15 mins by road
Times are approximate and depend on your hotel and traffic.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from the UK, with checked baggage
- 7 nights in a 5★ hotel in Maspalomas
- Breakfast every morning
- Return airport transfers in Gran Canaria
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Excursions, boat trips and entry fees
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 4 hours 30 minutes from London to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), then approx. 25 to 30 minutes by road to Maspalomas.
Time difference
None. The Canary Islands keep the same time as the UK all year, so there is no jet lag.
Money
The currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for small shops, markets and taxis.
Food and prayer
Halal options are limited outside the larger towns. Tell us what you need and we’ll check with the hotel before you book.
Language
Spanish is the main language. English is widely spoken in hotels, resorts and restaurants.
Weather
Maspalomas averages 20–21°C by day from December to March and 26–27°C in July and August. The sea is 19–23°C all year.
Day by day
Days 2 to 7 are yours to plan. These are suggestions; excursions, boat trips and entry fees are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Gran Canaria
Fly from the UK to Gran Canaria, approx. 4 hours 30 minutes. Your driver takes you to your hotel in Maspalomas or Playa del Inglés, approx. 25 to 30 minutes.
- Days 2–3
Beach and dunes
Walk on the Maspalomas Dunes early in the day, before it gets hot, then spend the afternoon on the beach. Breakfast is included.
- Day 4
Las Palmas
Take a day trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, approx. 50 minutes by road, for the old town of Vegueta and the city beach.
- Days 5–6
The mountains
Drive into the interior for the rock of Roque Nublo and the mountain village of Tejeda. We can arrange a driver or tour on request.
- Day 7
Free day
Relax by the pool or take a boat trip along the south coast.
- Day 8
Fly home
Breakfast at your hotel, then your transfer back to Gran Canaria Airport for your flight to the UK.
Questions about this package
Is breakfast included in the Gran Canaria Beach Week?
Yes. Breakfast is included every morning. Lunch and dinner are not, so you can try the restaurants in Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés.
How far is Maspalomas from the airport?
Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés are approx. 25 to 30 minutes from Gran Canaria Airport by road. Your return transfers are included.
Is there halal food in Gran Canaria?
Halal choice is limited in the southern resorts, where some Turkish kebab restaurants serve halal meat; confirm with each restaurant. There is more choice in Las Palmas, which has a mosque. Grilled fish is on most menus, and we can quote for apartments if you want to cook.
When is the best time for a beach week in Gran Canaria?
The south is warm all year. October to May averages 20–25°C by day, and July and August around 26–27°C. The sea is 19–23°C, and rain is rare in the south.
Can I fly from my local airport?
Yes. This package is priced from London Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham, and there are direct flights to Gran Canaria from other UK airports. We can quote from yours; the price may change with the airport and dates.
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