Things to Do in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria: Beaches and Days Out
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Most of the things to do in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria start with the sea. The resort's own sand, Playa de Puerto Rico, sits about half a mile from the centre. Within roughly 2 miles you can reach five more beaches: Anfi Del Mar, Balitos, Cura, Tiritaña and Patalavaca. The weather helps. At the nearby Maspalomas station, daytime highs run from 23°C in winter to 33°C in August, and July and August usually pass without a single rain day. This page sets out the beaches by distance, notes which suit families, and shows where you can compare tours, tickets and car hire for the days you want to spend away from the sand.
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- Playa de Puerto Rico, the resort's own beach, is only about half a mile from the centre.
- Six named beaches, including Anfi Del Mar and Playa de Cura, lie within about 2 miles.
- Winter highs of around 23°C, with January averaging just one rain day at Maspalomas.
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Puerto Rico is a beach resort first and foremost, and the sights worth knowing are its stretches of sand. Playa de Puerto Rico is the town beach and the closest, about half a mile away. Anfi Del Mar Beach is the best known of the neighbours, roughly a mile off, and makes an easy morning out.
The climate is the other draw. Eleven months of the year count as good months to go; only August, when highs reach 33°C, falls outside that list. Winter stays mild at around 23°C by day and 17°C at night, which is why so many British travellers come here between November and March.
Beaches by distance from town
Closest to hand is Playa de Puerto Rico, about half a mile from the centre and the natural base for a first day. It is the obvious answer for anyone asking for the best beach in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria, simply because you can walk there and back for lunch.
A little further, at around a mile and a quarter, three beaches make good half-day trips: Anfi Del Mar Beach, Playa de Balitos and Playa de Cura. Each gives a change of scene without the need for a long journey.
At about 2 miles out are Playa de Patalavaca and Playa de Tiritaña. These suit a slower day, or a morning drive if you have arranged car hire, and they round out a fortnight that would otherwise revolve around a single stretch of sand.
Days out with children
For families, distance matters more than anything. Playa de Puerto Rico, about half a mile from town, is the easiest beach with small children, since nap times and forgotten buckets are only a short walk away. Anfi Del Mar, Balitos and Cura are all around a mile and a quarter off, close enough for a family outing.
Mind the summer heat. July and August bring highs of 31°C to 33°C at Maspalomas, so plan beach time for mornings and late afternoons. Spring and autumn, with highs between 25°C and 28°C, are gentler for younger children. Always check local conditions before swimming.
Booking tours, tickets and transport
You can compare tours and tickets from this page using the See tours and tickets button, alongside car hire if you want to reach the beaches further from town on your own schedule. Hotel prices are shown here too, which is useful if you are weighing a holiday club or apartment-style stay in Puerto Rico against a standard hotel.
Most British travellers book Gran Canaria as a package, with flight, hotel and transfers together. You can compare package deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach on this page. As a general rule, prices rise during UK school holidays, so travelling in term time usually gives more choice.
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Questions people ask
What is the best beach in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria?
For convenience, Playa de Puerto Rico, about half a mile from the centre, is hard to beat. If you fancy a change, Anfi Del Mar Beach, Playa de Balitos and Playa de Cura are all around a mile and a quarter away.
How many beaches are near Puerto Rico?
Six named beaches lie within about 2 miles: Playa de Puerto Rico, Anfi Del Mar Beach, Playa de Balitos, Playa de Cura, Playa de Patalavaca and Playa de Tiritaña, so you can try a different one on several days of your stay.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico for beach days?
Every month except August is listed as a good time to go. Winter highs sit around 23°C, spring and autumn reach 25°C to 28°C, while August climbs to 33°C at nearby Maspalomas, which some find too hot.
Does it rain much in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria?
Very little. July and August average no rain days at the Maspalomas station, January averages one, and the wettest months, such as November, see around five rain days. Showers rarely spoil more than an afternoon of things to do.
Can I book tours and car hire for Puerto Rico here?
Yes. This page shows buttons to compare tours and tickets, car hire and hotel prices, plus package deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach, so you can arrange your days out alongside the holiday itself.