10 BEST BEACHES IN GRAN CANARIA Gran Canaria is packed with great beaches from north to south of the island. Most of the best beaches in Gran Canaria on our list are located in the south of the island due to the constant temperatures throughout the year. This makes them a paradise for beach lovers. LIST OF OUR 10 FAVOURITE BEACHES ON THE ISLAND Here is our list of the most popular beaches (not listed by popularity). As a bonus point, we have added some beaches that are off the beaten track. Mostly only the local manage to go to them but we think you might like them too. Maspalomas beach (Maspalomas) Playa del inglés (Maspalomas) San agustín beach (Maspalomas) Anfi del Mar beach (Mogán) Amadores beach (Mogán) Puerto de Mogán beach (Mogán) Tauro beach (Mogán) Taurito beach (Mogán) Las Canteras beach (Las Palmas) Melenara beach (Telde) MASPALOMAS BEACH Maspalomas beach is one of the best beaches on the island for its impressive sand dunes, the amazing sunsets, and its iconic lighthouse. This beach is 2,76 km long and it is the continuation of the Playa del Ingles beach. This beach is on a natural reserve known as the Maspalomas sand dunes Natural Reserve. This beach is covered in sand from the Sahara desert that has been depositing over the years and has formed beautiful dancing dunes that move with the wind. At the edge of the dunes natural reserve, there is a natural lagoon that attracts many species of birds, eels, and guppies. There are many family-friendly services such as sunbeds and beach umbrella rentals, bathrooms, showers, and, snack stands. The nudist area starts at kiosk nº4 and at kiosk nº7 "El Siete" we have the area known for being the gay zone where many also meet to play volleyball and beach tennis.