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Playa del Ingles

Also known as "Englishman's Beach," Playa Del Ingles is a resort on the south coast of Gran Canaria. The area is a very popular tourist destination for many different reasons. The long beach with tall sand dunes likely has a lot to do with the area's popularity. Then again, the whole Gran Canaria island is nice, but there is something special about the Playa Del Ingles sea resort.

All along the beach, there are a lot of restaurants, shops, hotels and many other attractions. The beach is a high point of the resort, however. With wonderful views and spectacular weather, there are many reasons so many people from all around the world make their way to Playa Del Ingles. From the bars and nightlife to the beach and all that brings with it, the resort is a big hit with travelers of all ages.

In addition to the tourist attractions, the area also has churches, hospitals, and even schools. In the past agriculture was the big money maker in the area, but today tourism accounts for much of the economy in the area. When you take a look at all Playa Del Ingles has to offer, you are going to see why so many people are flocking there. And with bus routes available, it is easy to get anywhere you need to go.

With luxury, amenities and high class hotels all along the beach, there is something for everyone who loves a little fun in the surf and sun. It is actually the largest resort on the whole island - and second of its kind in all of Europe. Whether you are alone or with a group of family or friends, there is plenty to do. In fact, you are going to most likely find that you want to spend even more time in the area once you arrive and settle in.

Located between two other small resorts on Gran Canaria - Maspalomas and San Agustin - Playa Del Ingles is the place to go if you want to get lost in a crowd and have plenty of social activities to do - day and night. From beach parties and picnics during the day to surfing or sun bathing in the afternoon to drinking and dancing on the strip at night, Playa Del Ingles is definitely the Englishman's Beach in every way.

Here are some of the activities you can do in the area:

• Banana Boats - This is a unique ride in a great piece of history.
• Jet Skis - For those who are more adventurous, you can rent a Jet Ski (or pair of them) to get around and see the sights from the ocean.
• Commercial Centers - There are around a dozen different distinct areas with collections of shops, restaurants and more. Take the time to visit as many as you can!
• Shopping - Speaking of shopping, be sure you leave time to visit as many of the unique and wonderful shops as you can for souvenirs.

There is a lot of other things to do at Playa Del Ingles, but as you can see from the short list above, there are quite a few really wonderful ones that are fun. If you are looking for a great sea resort in the Canary Islands area, give Playa Del Ingles on Gran Canaria a closer look.

The seafront is lined with lush flowers on the Paseo Costa Canaria which runs all along the beach. This is a resort of high rise hotels and apartment blocks so there is plenty of choice when looking for a hotels in Playa Del Ingles or apartments in Playa Del Ingles.