Bahia Feliz Holidays

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Bahia Feliz holidays – A relaxing base for exploring terrific beaches and lively neighbours

Bahia Feliz is a very small resort with a tiny beach and limited nightlife….and that’s exactly why it’s so popular! Most holidays to Bahia Feliz feature the highly-rated Orquidea Hotel. This deservedly popular 4 star resort hotel has a choice of pools and restaurants. You can complement hotel entertainment with a great little bar and restaurant scene in the charming little resort square known as Canarian Village. Bahia Feliz also has good self-catering apartments. This is a very clean and safe resort. The atmosphere is a world away from Playa del Ingles. The famous nightlife neighbour is tremendous fun for a day but most visitors are happy to get back to the simple pleasures and laid-back atmosphere of Bahia Feliz. Virtually everyone combines poolside relaxation with the superb sandy beaches at neighbouring San Agustin. A five minute hop on local buses. Bahia Feliz also has a thriving windsurfing scene.

 

When to go to Bahia Feliz  

Holidays to Bahia Feliz are rewarding at any time. The weather remains warm and sunny throughout the winter and there is always plenty of life in Playa del Ingles. Parents will find the Hotel Orquidea lays on a full programme of activities and entertainment during a long summer beach holiday season that runs from May to October. Also lively at Christmas and New Year. Couples can enjoy excellent resort hotel facilities all year round. The lovely square in Bahia Feliz retains a pleasantly laid–back atmosphere in peak summer. A very peaceful winter destination and wonderfully relaxing in spring and autumn.


The weather in Bahia Feliz

The Canary Islands have the best beach holiday weather in Europe. Bahia Feliz has dependably sunny weather all year round. Winter is far warmer than mainland Spain, with an average 6 hours a day of bright sunshine. Temperatures around 20º seem even warmer when arriving from the depths of the British winter! Spring comes early and is an absolute delight. Temperatures hit the high 20’s by June and stay that way until early October. Spring and summer see incredibly long hours of sunshine and evening temperatures around 20º. Perfect for the pretty open-air bars and restaurants in Bahia Feliz square.

 

Getting the best deal to Bahia Feliz

The Orquidea Hotel is a very popular with couples and families in the summer months. Booking early will usually secure the best price. Leave it late in summer and you may find much of the best-rated accommodation is fully booked or more expensive. The Easter and Christmas holiday periods are also busy. Bahia Feliz has good self-catering apartments but the amount of accommodation is tiny when compared to Playa del Ingles. Money saving late deals and last-minute bargains may turn up but cannot be guaranteed. The cheapest Bahia Feliz holidays are often between October and Christmas and between New Year and Easter. Keep an eye on our current best deals.

 

Airport and transport need to know

Most package holidays to Bahia Feliz will include a flight to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and a transfer to the resort. Flight time is about 4 hours 15 minutes. The airport has a few shops and bars. The 20 minute transfer is among the shortest on the island. If travelling independently you will find regular buses stop at Bahia Feliz on their way down to Maspalomas. Less than €3 (₤2) www.globalsu.net. An airport taxi to Bahia Feliz should cost about €30 (£25). Taxis are metered.

Flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and regional airports like Liverpool, Bournemouth, Newcastle, Bristol and Cardiff.

A very straightforward drive on a direct motorway. Take care if driving on the narrow mountain roads of the interior. Central Las Palmas is best avoided. Drive on the right. Cheap local buses are great for visiting popular resorts like San Agustin and Maspalomas. Very affordable taxis for a big night out in Playa del Ingles.

The best beaches in Bahia Feliz

Gran Canaria has excellent family beaches with well-maintained facilities and easy access to hotels. All major resorts have plenty of toilets and showers plus an area with sunbeds. Relaxing seafront promenades are usually free of cars. Affordable bars and restaurants are a short distance from the beach. Gran Canaria provides everything except the wilderness beaches of islands like Fuerteventura.

Bahia Feliz is the quietest of a string of resorts stretching south towards Maspalomas and Meloneras. Some beaches have been lovingly created with imported sand while others are natural dark volcanic sand. All are easy to reach on local buses.

Few visitors spend a lot of time at Bahia Feliz beach as space is limited. Most prefer to combine the hotel pool scene with amazing sandy beaches along the coast. Bahia Feliz beach is pebbly but does have some sand when the tide is out. OK for quiet sunbathing but slopes too steeply for children. Waves are fun but quite rough at times. The seafront is pretty and quite rugged for Gran Canaria. Windsurfers congregate at Club Mistral and Playa de Tarajillo. www.club-mistral.com

Virtually everyone heads for nearby San Agustin, a traditional resort with considerable charm. A sheltered 700m stretch of dark sand shelves gently into calm water. Perfect for unhurried sunbathing, safe swimming and long beach walks. Beautiful sandy beaches extend for miles to the south if you want more seclusion. An attractive promenade is home to some exceptional fish restaurants popular with locals at weekends.

For a taste of the Canaries at their liveliest head into Playa del Ingles. A fun scene during the day and the busiest nightlife on the island. A great day out, especially in combination with the impressive sand dune nature reserve between Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas.

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