Puerto Rico Holidays
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Puerto Rico holidays – A great all-round resort catering to a predominantly British crowd.
Puerto Rico is one of the biggest resorts on Gran Canaria and has always been phenomenally popular with British visitors to the Canary Islands. Daytime relaxation centres on an impressively large curve of Saharan sand. The beach is flanked by two sparkling harbours. There is another gorgeous beach with quality restaurants just around the headland at Playa Amadores. One of the best Gran Canaria resorts for watersports and boat trips.
Puerto Rico attracts a broad mix of ages. Lively town centre nightlife competes with popular bars and clubs in the Europa Centre. Parents will find Puerto Rico less youth oriented and more family friendly than Playa del Ingles. Top family attractions like Aqualand and Holiday World are easily accessed on cheap local buses.
You are exceptionally well placed for exploring a nicely varied selection of the island’s most popular resorts and beaches. Package holidays to Puerto Rico are often among the cheapest holidays in the Canaries.
When to go to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico and Playa del Ingles are the two Gran Canaria resorts where you can find lively bars and clubs throughout the year. You will also find the restaurants of Playa Amadores open for business whenever you visit. Great value holidays are available right through the winter. Spring and autumn will find a lot more space on the beach but some nightlife venues may be closed.
For the liveliest nightlife scene it has to be July or August. There is also an enjoyably lively atmosphere at Christmas and New Year. For peak summer temperatures and fewer crowds try June or September.
The weather in Puerto Rico
Gran Canaria delivers very dependable beach holiday sunshine all year round. Summer weather from June to September is pretty much perfect. Expect long days of uninterrupted sunshine, daytime highs around 30º, a welcome breeze and lovely evening temperatures around 20º. Sea temperatures are deliciously warm.
You can book holidays to Puerto Rico all year round safe in the knowledge that sunshine is guaranteed. Mid-winter visitors from the UK will feel the warmth as soon as they step from the plane. An average 6 hours of sunshine while the UK freezes! Spring is an absolute delight, with temperatures hitting the mid 20’s.
Getting the best deal to Puerto Rico
Finding cheap package holidays to Puerto Rico is relatively easy given the wide choice of budget accommodation. Discounts are often available for early bookers. Searching early also means you have a wider choice of hotels and apartments. The best-rated accommodation soon fills up during the Easter, Christmas and summer school holidays.
June and September are often cheaper than July and August. Quiet months like October and February are cheaper still. The sheer amount of accommodation means few problems when it comes to finding affordable holidays. Keep an eye on our late deals and take a look at our current best deals below.
Airport and transport need to know
Puerto Rico holidays are available all year round from London, Manchester and Birmingham. Also flights from regional airports like Newcastle, Bristol, Liverpool, Bournemouth and Cardiff. Flight time is about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Flights head for Gran Canaria Airport, also known as Las Palmas Airport (LPA). The airport has a few shops, bars and restaurants. A transfer to Puerto Rico will usually take about 50-60 minutes. You can take a bus from the airport for about €7 (₤6). www.globalsu.net. An airport taxi to Puerto Rico should cost about €54-61 (₤45-51) Taxis are metered.
Driving is straightforward. A good motorway connects the airport with the popular south-coast area. Take care on narrow twisting roads in the mountains. Avoid congested Las Palmas. Drive on the right.
Cheap local buses are great for exploring quieter beaches in neighbouring resorts like Playa Taurito and Playa del Cura. Boats also travel up and down the coast. Resort taxis are cheap and easy to find.
The best beaches in Puerto Rico
Gran Canaria excels when it comes to sandy beaches with good facilities. Seafront areas are usually free of traffic. You will find affordable bars and restaurants close to the beach. All the popular resorts have well-maintained showers and toilets plus an area with sunbeds for hire. Perhaps the only thing missing is the wilderness beaches of islands like Fuerteventura.
An attractive string of smaller family beaches extends in both directions from Puerto Rico. Some are superbly crafted with imported sand while others are natural black volcanic sand. Resorts are close together so it is easy to combine several beaches in one holiday. Cheap local buses from Puerto Rico make it easy to visit quieter resorts like Patalavaca and Playa Taurito.
The magnificent beach at Puerto Rico is the largest in the region and has wide-ranging appeal. An extensive area of sunbeds is complemented by areas for beach games and watersports. The main promenade is enjoyably animated by day and fun at night. Adjacent harbours provide variety and there is a huge choice of bars and restaurants behind the promenade. Despite being a large resort the whole bay remains very attractive.
The most popular alternative is Playa Amadores, a perfect curve of soft sand backed by small cliffs. Amadores has a quieter family holiday atmosphere. Watch spectacular sunsets from attractive seafront cafés and bars.
Do not miss picturesque Puerto Mogan. This photogenic resort has a sheltered sandy beach on a lovely little bay. Wonderfully calm water is divided into sections for swimming and watersports. There is great snorkelling, an excellent dive school and the famous yellow submarine. Quality restaurants are close at hand as well as all the interest of the fishing harbour and the charming resort centre with its canals and bridges. Puerto Rico holidays could also include a trip to the famous sand dunes at Maspalomas
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Useful links:
- http://www.directline-holidays.co.uk/blog/best-of-the-best-of-gran-canaria-beaches-and-sights/
- http://www.directline-holidays.co.uk/blog/hassle-free-gran-canaria/
- http://www.palmitospark.es/index.php
- http://www.mundoaborigen.com
- http://turismo.maspalomas.com/index_en.shtml
- http://www.maspalomasgolf.net/English.142.0.html
- http://www.holidayworld-maspalomas.es/index_en.html
- http://www.aqualand.es/grancanaria/index.php?wlang=en
- http://www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo/283.0.html
Cheap holiday deals to Puerto Rico
Situated at the top of a steep hill affording breath-taking views across Puerto Rico, the Cala Nova provides a great spot for a relaxing holiday. Apartments are modern, clean and comfortable. The complex is not far from the beach or amenities of the resort.
With an elevated position on a hillside in Puerto Rico, the Nido Del Aguila provides fantastic views across the resort. A friendly atmosphere, peaceful location and good children's facilities make this a great choice for family holidays in Gran Canaria.
Ideally located near to the shops, bars and restaurants of the Europa shopping centre, the Monte Paraiso Apartments are a great choice for family holidays in Puerto Rico. Guests can also use the facilities at the neighbouring Riosol Aparthotel.
The Club Hotel Riu Vistamar is situated on top of a cliff, in the Amadores area of the resort, overlooking the sea and the sweeping golden beach. A stunning setting for an all inclusive holiday to Gran Canaria.
