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Playa Meloneras
Playa Meloneras is an upmarket and tranquil resort on the southern tip of Gran Canaria, adjacent to the extraordinary Maspalomas dunes and providing a more refined alternative to the busy Playa del Inglés. With an excellent collection of luxury hotels, a beautiful promenade and outstanding casino, Playa Meloneras offers Gran Canaria's finest hotel experience in a beautiful natural setting.
Elect's take
"Playa Meloneras combines luxury hotel quality with the extraordinary natural setting of the Maspalomas dunes. The combination of outstanding hotels, a beautiful promenade and the quieter atmosphere make it my preferred base for exploring Gran Canaria."
The location of Playa Meloneras adjacent to the extraordinary Maspalomas dunes, a UNESCO protected natural area, creates one of the most dramatic natural settings of any resort in the Canary Islands. The Meloneras promenade has excellent restaurants and cafés. The Gran Casino Costa Meloneras is one of the finest in the Canary Islands. The Palmitos Park tropical garden and bird park is an excellent nearby attraction. Golf courses in the area are outstanding and play year-round.
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Maspalomas Dunes
Immediate access to the extraordinary UNESCO protected dune landscape.
Playa Meloneras
A beautiful calm beach with outstanding luxury hotel facilities.
Gran Casino
One of the finest casinos in the Canary Islands on the Meloneras promenade.
Year-Round Golf
Excellent golf courses in a mild year-round climate.
Maspalomas Lighthouse
A beautiful historic lighthouse with stunning views across the dunes.
Palmitos Park
An outstanding tropical garden and bird park with exceptional species.
