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 ...

not to be confused with Puerto de Mogan on the coast. The harbour town is one of many along Gran Canaria's southwestern coast, such as Anfi del Mar, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Tauro and Playa del Cura.

New from Inntravel (01653 617 002; inntravel.co.uk) is a seven-night self-guided walking holiday that begins at San Bartolomé de Tirajana in south-central Gran Canaria. "Canyons, Caves & Coast of ...