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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Maspalomas
Spend 2–3 days in Maspalomas: beach, dunes, water parks and a short golf round; longer stays only for resort relaxation.
Maspalomas is a purpose‑built resort on southern Gran Canaria with a 6 km sandy beach, protected dunes, several water‑park and golf facilities, plus easy bus links to nearby Playa del Inglés. A half‑day covers the dunes and beach; add a day for Aqualand or Palmitos Park, and another for golf or a camel ride. Most visitors find 2–3 days sufficient for the main attractions.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Oct–May (milder, less wind)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (hot, windy, occasional sandstorms)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €40–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Fire/ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.20–2.00 |
| Tap water (bottled) | €0.80–1.20 |
| Taxi (short town ride) | €5–7 |
| Bus ticket | €1.50–2.00 |
| Camel ride (30 min) | €12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LPA · Gran Canaria Airport
- Bus lines 66, 90 (~30 min) or 36 (~50 min) to Maspalomas
Typical fares
- LPA → Maspalomas bus
- about €5 round‑trip (check)
- Taxi within town
- ≈ €5 for a short ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Buses (lines 1, 33, 30, 45, 70) connect the town to Playa del Inglés, San Agustín and inland attractions. Taxis cost about €5 for short trips. Bike rentals start at €10 day⁻¹ (check).
See and do
Known for
- Maspalomas dunes
- Aqualand water park
- Palmitos animal park
- Golf courses
- Camel rides in the dunes
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aqualand Maspalomas | Bus line 70 from Maspalomas bus station, ~15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Palmitos Park | Bus line 70, ~20 min | ≈45 min total |
| Maspalomas Golf (Gulf) | Bus 70 to “Cruce Sonnenland”, then 5 min walk | ≈40 min total |
Sleep
- Hotel zone near Faro I
- Close to beach, dunes and bus stop; ideal for short stays.
- Meloneras resort area
- Higher‑end hotels, near golf and shopping.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisculpe |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?cuánto cuesta |
| Where is the beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa?dónde está la playa |
| I would like a taxi, please | Quisiera un taxi, por favorquisiera un taxi por favor |
| Do you accept cards? | ¿Acepta tarjetas?acepta tarjetas |
| Can I have the bill? | ¿Me puede traer la cuenta?me puede traer la cuenta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- No dedicated bike lanes; traffic can be heavy with diesel taxis.
- Dune access is fenced; respect limits to avoid fines.
- Beware of street‑level scams (carnation sellers, counterfeit goods).
Generally safe; stay alert for petty scams on promenades and respect dune restrictions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Maspalomas yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Maspalomas dunes
- Aqualand water park
- Palmitos animal park
- Golf courses
- Camel rides in the dunes
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Maspalomas: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Maspalomas, revision 5247788 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5247788
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/maspalomas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.