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Puerto Rico, SpainPuerto Rico
Two nights are enough for a beach-and-water-sports break; one night works if you are road-tripping the south coast. Day-trippers from Maspalomas or Las Palmas can skip the overnight.
Puerto Rico is a purpose-built resort on Gran Canaria's sunny south-west coast, with a sandy beach, two small harbours and reliable winter warmth (20–25 °C). It is a compact base for water sports, boat trips and easy bus access to Puerto de Mogán and Maspalomas. The village has no historic core; the appeal is the climate and the sea.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (warmest and driest)
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, higher prices)
- Airport
- LPA
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Puerto Rico, Spain112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Puerto Rico, Spain, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyPuerto Rico is a safe resort.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLPA Gran Canaria Airport (Gando) (Bus 91 takes about 30 min; bus 1 takes over 1 h.
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café con leche)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (caña)€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (single)check€1.40–3.50 (≈ US$2–5)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedOne-bedroom apartment, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedOne-bedroom apartment, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LPA Gran Canaria Airport (Gando) (Bus 91 takes about 30 min; bus 1 takes over 1 h. Both stop several times in Puerto Rico.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (3 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Puerto Rico, Spain: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. Buses (lines 1, 33, 91) connect to Puerto de Mogán, Maspalomas and Las Palmas. Taxis are available at the main square and the harbour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Puerto de Mogán
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus 1, 33 or 91, about 15 min
Smaller, prettier harbour village; go in the morning before the day-trippers.
Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus 1 or 33, about 30 min
Sand dunes and a long beach; a full afternoon.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus 91, about 1 h
Historic Vegueta quarter, museums and shopping; a full day.
San Agustín
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus 1 or 33, about 25 min
Quieter beach strip; good for a relaxed afternoon.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beachfront / Puerto Base
Closest to the beach and harbours; most apartments and hotels are here.
Upper Puerto Rico (Avenida Tomás Roca Bosch)
More restaurants and shops; a 5–10 min walk downhill to the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| One-bedroom apartment1 × 2 nights × €100 | €200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €100 | €400 |
| Bus from LPA airport, one way2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €65 |
| Trip total≈ €179 per person per day, bed included | €715≈ US$850 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café con leche) | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (caña) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Menu del día (lunch) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Water-sports session (jet ski / parasail)check | €40–80 (≈ US$50–95) |
| Taxi from airport to Puerto Ricocheck | €35–50 (≈ US$45–60) |
| Bus ride (single)check | €1.40–3.50 (≈ US$2–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The beach can be crowded in high season; arrive early for a spot.
- Many restaurants close for a siesta between 15:00 and 18:00.Many restaurants close for a siesta between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
- Check bus timetables on the Global Salcai-Utinsa website; Sunday service is reduced.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LPA → Puerto Rico, bus 91: about €10 (≈ US$12), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi LPA → Puerto Rico: €35–50 (≈ US$45–60) (check)
- Bus Puerto Rico → Puerto de Mogán: about €1.50 (≈ US$2), about 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (oh-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (grah-thee-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh kwes-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (don-deh es-tah lah plah-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (pweh-doh pah-gar kon tar-heh-tah)
Spain uses 112 for all emergencies. The Canary Islands are one hour behind mainland Spain.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Puerto Rico, Spain. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (warmest and driest) · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, higher prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the beach, the harbours and the main water-sports operators.
- Eat pages with verified opening hours and last orders.
- Bus route pages with real-time frequency data.
- Golden-hour and sunset-boat-trip fixtures.
Sources
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