Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Holidays: Beaches, Weather, Deals

Puerto Rico works best for travellers who want the beach to be the centre of the holiday. With Playa de Puerto Rico a short walk from town and five more beaches within a couple of miles, families with young children can keep days simple, while couples can try a different stretch of sand each day without needing to plan much.

It also suits anyone escaping the British winter. From November to March the climate station at Maspalomas records highs of 23°C to 27°C, which is warm enough for the beach yet gentler than the peak of summer. If you prefer real heat, July and August push past 30°C with no recorded rain at all.

The resort's own beach, Playa de Puerto Rico, is the obvious anchor: about half a mile from the centre, it is where most holidaymakers spend their first morning. Around 1 mile away you'll find Anfi Del Mar Beach, Playa de Balitos and Playa de Cura, handy for a change of scene without a long trip.

A little further, at around 2 miles, Playa de Tiritaña and Playa de Patalavaca round out the choice. When you compare hotels on this page, it is worth checking which of these beaches is closest, since that will shape your days more than almost anything else. The question of the best beach in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria really comes down to whether you want to step straight onto the sand or are happy to stroll.

Almost any month is a good month here. The best months for holidays to Puerto Rico Gran Canaria run from September right through to July, when highs sit between 23°C and 31°C. August is the exception only because it is the hottest month, with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C, which some travellers find a little much for long beach days.

Rain is rarely a factor. March and November are the wettest months, with around 30mm spread over four or five days, while July and August record none. Prices on package deals tend to rise during UK school holidays, so if you have flexibility, booking outside half-term and the summer break usually gives you more choice.

A package holiday bundles your flight from the UK, your hotel and, in most cases, your transfer to the resort into one booking. When it is sold as a package, it is normally ATOL-protected, which means you are covered if something goes wrong with the travel company.

Each provider flies from its own selection of UK airports, so the simplest approach is to compare the deals on this page and check which departure points and transfer arrangements are included before you book. Look closely at the board basis too, from room only to all-inclusive, as that changes what you will spend once you arrive.

This page shows live package deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach, so you can compare holidays in Gran Canaria Puerto Rico across several providers at once rather than opening four tabs. If you already favour Jet2 holidays to Gran Canaria Puerto Rico, you can set them against the others in one glance.

If you prefer to arrange things yourself, you can also check hotel prices, browse tours and tickets for days out, and compare car hire for exploring the coast beyond the resort's beaches.