English Beach, or Playa del Inglés, is a broad stretch of sand in the south of Gran Canaria, near Maspalomas. There is room to walk along the shore, relax or play, and sun beds are available for a longer stay. Restaurants and cafés nearby serve everything from quick snacks to seafood and local dishes. Come for a beach day with places to eat close by, then look towards the Maspalomas dunes for sunset views.
A long shoreline to explore
Playa del Inglés is in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, in the south of Gran Canaria. It is a spacious beach with room to relax, play or walk along the water. One account describes a continuous sandy stretch of about six kilometres running from the west end of Maspalomas beach, through Playa del Inglés, to El Cochino.
Food and sunset nearby
Restaurants and cafés near the beach cover quick snacks as well as fuller meals, with seafood and local dishes among the options. For a quieter visit, go outside peak hours. The Maspalomas dunes provide a sunset viewpoint near the beach.
FAQ
Where is English Beach?
It is Playa del Inglés, in the south of Gran Canaria, within the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
What can you do at English Beach?
Relax on the sand, play or walk along the shore. Sun beds are available, and cafés and restaurants are nearby.
When is a good time to visit?
Go outside peak hours to avoid crowds, or stay for sunset views over the Maspalomas dunes.
