Maspalomas Dunes
Dunas de Maspalomas
A nature reserve of about 400 hectares of golden dunes at the island’s southern tip, right beside the ocean, like a miniature Sahara.
The dunes lie between Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. Wind-piled dunes rise more than ten meters high, and the area was designated a nature reserve in 1994. You can cross them on marked trails to reach the sea, a walk of about 30 to 45 minutes, or take a camel ride along the dune edges.
To protect the ecosystem, leaving the marked routes and piling up stones as windbreaks is prohibited. There is a naturist area on the beach side. The visitor center is at the viewpoint beside the Riu Palace hotel.
Remember to wear sunscreen and bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Maspalomas Lighthouse
- Playa del Inglés
- Palmitos Park
- Barranco de Fataga
- Playa de Amadores
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Tunte)
- Puerto de Mogán
- Barranco de Guayadeque