Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Holidays: Beaches and Sun
Puerto Rico on Gran Canaria is a long-standing favourite with British holidaymakers, and it is easy to see why. This purpose-built resort in the Las Palmas province offers sheltered, sunny beaches, a lively marina and the kind of year-round warmth the Canary Islands are known for.
It suits families who want safe, sandy bays, couples after winter sun and groups looking for a sociable resort with plenty going on.
Where to stay in Puerto Rico
There is a good range of accommodation here, much of it apartment-style and ideal for self-catering. Marina Suites is a four-star waterfront base in Puerto Rico, while Las Villas de Amadores offers four-star villa-style stays on the hillside above Amadores Beach. XQ Vistamar is a four-star beachfront option, Servatur Puerto Azul a four-star cliffside resort with Atlantic views, and Amadores View a four-star complex overlooking Amadores Beach in Mogan.
Getting there and when to go
UK visitors fly into Gran Canaria and transfer to the south-west of the island where Puerto Rico sits. The climate is warm and sunny all year, which makes it as good for a winter escape as for a summer holiday.
Beaches and resorts
Puerto Rico is built around a sheltered, man-made beach with calm water, and the nearby Amadores Beach offers another sandy, family-friendly stretch. The bays here are protected and gently shelving, which is part of what makes the resort so popular with families.
Food and things to do
The marina is the social hub, lined with restaurants and bars, and there are plenty of boat trips, watersports and excursions on offer. The resort is compact and walkable, with shopping and entertainment close to the beaches.
Who it suits
Puerto Rico works for families, couples and groups who want a sunny, sociable resort with sheltered beaches and self-catering options. It is busier and more built-up than the island's quieter corners, which is exactly the appeal for many.
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Photos from Puerto Rico, Las Palmas
