The Canary Islands are a famous destination for both sun holidays in the summer and off-season sunny breaks in spring and autumn. If one books a vacation rental in the Canary Islands for the summer months, they get to make the most of the famously picture-perfect beaches of the islands in their most ideal conditions, when the sun is strong and the waters as warm as you can expect throughout the entire year. However, those who come for an off-season break will be able to enjoy these same strands without having to compete for space and in comparative peace and quiet.
Earlier or later in the year, it might be still too chilly for some to brave the waters but there will certainly be weeks in both seasons where you can expect summer-like conditions. So, almost year-round, the beaches of the Canary Islands have something to offer – it just depends on your personal preferences.
Having the best, most beautiful, and most famous beaches almost all to yourself is a great selling point for these off-season holidays, though, and some beaches are really best enjoyed when the tourist crowds are but a distant memory. Those who book a vacation rental in Gran Canaria, for example, and come to enjoy the Playa de Maspalomas will certainly find this to be the case.
The most popular strand in the island, the Playa de Maspalomas is singularly photogenic and utterly charming. With the iconic golden dunes of the island and the perfectly blue waters behind and in front of you and the lovely Faro de Maspalomas (a charming lighthouse that dates back to the end of the 19th century) to one end of the vast strand, this beach is truly unforgettable.
As a result, and as one might imagine, therefore, this beach is a hot commodity during the summer. Those who book a villa in Gran Canaria and visit now or in spring, meanwhile, will be able to enjoy its charms in relative peace and quiet. The waters are certainly cooler and, as the air temperatures drop, braving the ocean might be off-putting for many though swimming and surfing is popular at the beach year round. Plus, there is plenty to take in and admire from the strand itself.
Playa de Maspalomas is a perfect place for sunset and sunrise strolls, sitting in contemplation, walking along after meals to aid digestion, and generally taking in lungfuls of fresh ocean air. The aforementioned backdrop of the landmarks of this beach adds to the incredible atmosphere, only making it a more ideal destination for walks and relaxation.
Then there are those surrounding, famous dunes of Gran Canaria. These incredible and massive golden sand dunes stretch across around 1,000 acres and are protected – as a result, you can’t just go wandering into them as you please. However, there are official trails through them that can be explored and stretch for over 8km, ample distance to get a feel for this extraordinary scenery and to get a nice little hike in.
With the cluster of restaurants, bars, and more right at the Playa de Maspalomas, it really is perfectly located for long dinners enjoyed at your leisure before exploring the beach at sunset or days enjoying the trails and/or swimming or surfing and working up an appetite before grabbing a bite nearby.
So, whether you want to book a holiday rental in Gran Canaria now and make the most of the off-season at the island’s excellent beaches – including the beyond lovely Playa de Maspalomas – or hit the strands next spring before the tourist crowds arrive or enjoy the sizzling summer sun at this hot-spot, we recommend the island for a dream sun holiday!
