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Playa Del Inglés



Playa del Inglés (Spanish for "Englishman's Beach") is a town in the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria. Playa del Inglés is part of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. It has a nice long beach made of tall sand dunes that come from the Sahara desert, and is connected with other beach towns including San Agustín and Maspalomas in the touristic centre of the island. The population was 17,158 in 2002, and growing. Hotels, restaurants, taverns and villas are aligned with its beach.
Playa del Inglés is a popular destination for the European gay community, with bars, restaurants and businesses centered primarily in the Yumbo Centrum shopping center. A gay beach is found near the Maspalomas Dunes.

Playa del Inglés is linked with the old highway linking Puerto de Mogán and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and with the GC1 superhighway with an interchange to the north. Until the arrival of tourism, agriculture was the main industry in the area, the second leading industries are business and agriculture. The mountains can be seen to the north.

Playa del Inglés is home to the Yumbo centre that contains gaybars and clubs
Nearest places

  • Maspalomas
  • San Agustín


  • Other

  • Playa del Inglés has schools, lyceums (secondary or high schools), gymnasiums, churches, banks and plazas.
  • Playa del Inglés is a popular tourist attraction.



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    Hotels in Playa Del Inglés
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    Finca la Cervalera Score 6.8 from 5 reviews
    Camino de la Cervalera, s/nº 6.8/10
    Set in an extensive, wooded estate, the Finca la Cervalera is located only 40 minutes from Madrid by car. La Cervalera’s rooms are elegant and classic in decoration. Relax on the outdoor terrace in the warm afternoons in summer, or take a stroll around the gardens surrounding the property. You can also make use of the outdoor swimming pool during the summer months. The Finca la Cervalera is the ideal place for organising business meetings or private events, such as weddings. This magnificent property is situated in beautiful countryside, within reaching distance of the capital. ... more
     
    Complejo Enoturístico Finca La Estacada Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Carretera Nacional 400, Km 103 0/10
    Finca La Estacada specialises in wine, with its own vineyard, wine cellar and a gourmet restaurant. It has a heated outdoor swimming pool, 2 paddle tennis courts and a spa. The hotel is set in the countryside of Castilla la Mancha, near the town of Tarancón. The cities of Madrid and Cuenca are both 40 minutes away by car. The hotel offers free private parking. Each room at La Estacada has a free minibar, with a selection of wines. Rooms are air-conditioned, and have an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi access is available. La Estacada organises wine-tasting sessions and tours. It also has an ornamental vineyard. The complex has terraces and gardens, with olive trees and a fountain. All guests receive a free session in the spa's pool and jacuzzi area. The spa specialises in treatments using wine, with discounts for guests. There is also a sauna and a gym. ... more
     
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