Things To Do

Playa Amadores boasts an impressive man made white sand beach. Fringed with swaying palm trees and lapped by the warm Atlantic Ocean this is one of the most popular and clean beaches in the area. The beach boasts many water sports activities and also has nearby bars, restaurants and shops.

As you would expect from a coastal resort with an excellent beach there is no shortage of water sports in the Playa Amadores area. Jet-skiing, parascending and scuba diving are all available. Holiday makers who wish to try their hand at wind-surfing should head to nearby Puerto Rico, which is a popular spot with surfers, and with scuba divers exploring sunken wrecks.

Golf is a national pastime in Gran Canaria and there is no shortage of golf facilities near Playa Amadores. Golf courses include the 18-hole courses in Mogan set amidst waterfalls, volcanic mountains, lakes and palm trees. The climate means that any time of the day will be perfect for a round of golf while taking in the stunning scenery.

Theme park excursions from Playa Amadores should include Sioux City a western town complete with fake gunfights and stampeding cattle. A trip to the nearby Holiday World Centre in Maspalomas will provide big wheel rides and laser gun fights at the laserdrome; a definite must to keep the children happy.

Sightseeing trips from Playa Amadores should include the spectacular sand dunes at Maspalomas. The 3km stretch of golden dunes has a Sahara Desert like appearance and is the perfect place to take a camel safari. Head over to Puerto Rico for the day and spend the afternoon wandering around the vibrant marina area with its fresh fish and seafood restaurants. Holiday makers can also take trips on glass bottom boats and yachts from the marina area.