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If you're a first-time gay visitor and want easy access to the gay beach and nightlife, you're probably best-advised to stay in either Playa del Ingles or Maspalomas. Many travel agents offer packages to other resorts such as Puerto Rico (which is still very popular with British tourists, though much of its tourist facilities need refurbishing); but these don't have any real gay life and are very much aimed at families with children: we don't recommend that you stay there.
There are a number of gay bungalow complexes in both areas - some such as Villas Blancas are men-only and allow nude sunbathing - and these are good places to stay if you've never visited before. Playa del Inglés In Playa del Ingles, there's a wide range of accommodation ranging from self-catering apartments or bungalows to large four-star hotels. It's one of the largest purpose-built tourist resorts in Europe, so does not have a real centre or a quaint "old town"; much of it was built in the 1970s, and is not notable for its architecture or sophistication. Having said that, it's a pleasant place to spend a holiday. As most gay life is centred around the Yumbo Centre, the Cita Centre and the Avenida de Tirajana, you may want to choose somewhere nearby. You will probably want to avoid staying near the Kasbah Centre, as this is the main area for young straight nightlife. If you are choosing accommodation in San Agustin, be aware that you'll need a taxi to get to the Yumbo. Maspalomas and Meloneras
Just inland from the beachfront you'll find Campo Internacional, an area made up largely of low-rise bungalow complexes; this is a good quiet place to stay, but you'll have to be prepared to walk or take a taxi to the beach or the Yumbo. Bear in mind that if you book an all-inclusive deal, you'll be less likely to be eating out in the gay restaurants in Playa del Ingles, and you'll miss out on some of the atmosphere. Las Palmas The capital of Gran Canaria has a wide range of big hotels looking out over the Playa de Las Canteras, and Las Palmas is good place for a holiday, with everything that you'd expect from a large city in terms of restaurants, shopping and nightlife. There are popular gay bars and clubs, which you will find full mainly of locals rather than tourists, and you'll probably need your spanish! Bear in mind that it's about 45 minutes drive to the south if you want to enjoy the delights of Playa del Ingles etc. ![]() |
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Maspalomas, Meloneras Bed and Breakfast. From £80 (GBP) per room per night 3 heatable swimming pools, a pool with a central island, a Laguna swimming pool with a waterfall (5m), solarium with Jacuzzis, hydro massages with the latest technologies, complete Spa therapies, a beauty centre with 14 treatment rooms and more than 80 different treatments, a lovely garden area with palm trees, 4 tennis courts, 2 paddle courts, shuffle board and French bowls. |
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Maspalomas, Meloneras Bed and Breakfast. From £93 (GBP) per room per night Situated directly on the coastline, close to the Meloneras beach and only a few minutes walk on the promenade away from the emblematic Maspalomas lighthouse and the natural park of the Maspalomas dunes, the hotel reproduces architectonic elements of different typical Canarian villages and the reception building is an adaptation of the neoclassical church of "Agüimes" with its parks, plazas and stately houses with their wooden hanging balconies. |
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Playa del Inglés Bed and Breakfast, Half Board. From £42 (GBP) per room per night The hotel Catarina is located in a quiet situation, at the beginning of Tirajana Avenue, in the centre of the tourist resort Playa del Ingles, close to the very well known dunes, about 900 meters away from the beach and 200 meters to the shopping centre CITA. Twin rooms sleeping 2, Half board, Gay friendly. |
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Playa del Inglés Bed and Breakfast. From £58 (GBP) per room per night The discreet, gay friendly Vital Suites Hotel and Spa is the ultimate in luxury and indulgence. Overlooking the Maspalomas sand dunes which are less than 7 minutes' walk away, the hotel is also situated only a short walk from the Yumbo, the island's gay centre. |
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Playa del Inglés Bed and Breakfast, Half Board. From £42 (GBP) per room per night The ideal place for young people and couples with a young spirit. Wide range of entertainment activities. In the center of Playa del Inglés. Twin rooms sleeping 2, Half board, Gay friendly. |
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Rondo & Miraflor Park Aparthotels Playa del Inglés Half Board. From £40 (GBP) per apartment per night Aparthotels are located just five minutes' walk from the Yumbo Centre with a courtesy bus running regularly down to the beach. |
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Playa del Inglés Self Catering, Bed and Breakfast, Half Board. From £44 (GBP) per apartment per night Property is part of the respected Sol Melia group and is located just a couple of hundred metres north of the Yumbo Centre and about fifteen minutes' walk from the start of the beach. One bedroom apartments sleeping 1-3, Two bedroom apartments sleeping 3-4, Two bedroom bungalows sleeping 4-5, Bed and breakfast, Gay friendly |
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Playa del Inglés Self Catering. From £32 (GBP) per apartment per night Located close to the Yumbo Centre, the Barbados Apartments offer its guests two swimming pools with plenty of sun lounges, the pool bar serves light snacks and refreshments throughout the day. There is internet access. Safety deposit boxes are also available to hire. |
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Playa del Inglés Self Catering. From £26 (GBP) per apartment per night These modern apartments come highly recommended, following a complete refurbishment in Summer 05. Located on the bustling Avenida de Tirajana, they boast of an ideal location right in the very heart of Playa Del Ingles. |
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Bed & Breakfast. From £62 (GBP) per room per night This emblematic building of 26 floors with the best views of the city, locates in the heart of the capital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, moments' walk from the city's main beach (Playa de las Canteras) and Santa Catalina Park. |
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