Playa de Maspalomas is one of Gran Canaria's most popular beaches. It's especially known for its impressive sand dunes and its old lighthouse, which first shined in 1890. The beach is also backed ...

Gran Canaria is the third-largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and draws visitors year-round. Winter temperatures climb to around 20 degrees, while the height of summer averages around 26.

But tradition is a big part of what keeps Gran Canaria ticking over ... as well as a sandy area with loungers overlooking the beach, and a bar that can whip up pina coladas, spritzes and soft ...