In this article we want to talk to you about one of the most visited places in the Canary Islandss: the Beach of Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria. And why is this area so famous? In addition to his wonderful beach and good weather 365 days a year, has the most extensive and economical range of hotels and apartments. And we don't want to deceive you, Puerto Rico can be one of the tourist sites what to see in Gran Canaria, but it is overcrowded. In any case, there are many activities to do in Puerto Rico and the beautiful coast of Mogán. We tell you!
Next, we detail the index of contents what you will find in this article:
What to see in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria
1. Beach Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
En Gran Canaria the beach Puerto Rico It is one of the most visited, both by tourists and locals. The beach itself is wonderful with crystal clear waters and golden sand. It has hammock service, showers and breakwaters with stairs to enjoy bathing. Furthermore, thanks to these breakwaters, the sea is always calm with what is a ideal beach for families or swimming.
At the same time, this beach, next to that of Amadores and of Mogán, are one of the places with the best climate in the world. This is because the temperature is pleasant throughout the year and we are sure that it has more than 300 days of sunshine a year, including during the fall and winter months.
In any case, we reiterate that this is a "guiri" area in which You will coexist with souvenir shops, breweries, pizzerias and hamburger restaurants. But we are going to tell you below what else you can do in this area, in addition to visiting the Beach of Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria.
2. Boat trip Puerto Rico
One of the activities what to do in Puerto Rico If you are going to be staying in the southern area of Gran Canaria, it is a Boat tour along the coast of Mogán. There are many water activities that come from the port of Puerto Rico. If you feel like browsing, we recommend that you take a look at this catamaran ride and very good reviews from other travelers.
3. Angry birds Activity Park, what to do with the family in Puerto Rico
As we mentioned in our article on what to do with children in Gran Canaria, the Angry Birds theme park in Puerto Rico It is a place where fun is guaranteed. There are different attractions where we highlight their zip line and other places to play, jump, go down slides, etc.
4. Whale watching Puerto Rico
Many families those staying in the south of Gran Canaria also embark from the port of Puerto Rico to try to get the sighting of cetaceans such as dolphins and whales. This boat has a transparent floor from which you can see marine life. So if there is no luck in the dolphin tour Puerto RicoI'm sure the little ones will have a blast. You can see prices, schedules and opinions of other travelers in this page.
5. Shopping at the Mogan mall
One of the shopping centers of Puerto Rico that you should visit is the Mogán Mall. It is an open-air space of more than 15.000 m2 with shops, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and leisure areas. It is open 365 days a year and can be reached comfortably from the highway by car or walking from the beach. You have 3 hours of free parking. In front of Mogan Malle is The Market Puerto Rico, but they don't have that many stores.
6. Nightlife Puerto Rico Gran Canaria
Another of the main reasons why many travelers choose Gran Canaria and Puerto Rico It is because of the nightlife in this area of the island. Their Streets and shopping centers are full of pubs and bars where you will surely come face to face with the mythical "drunk tourism." But come on, what if you come with friends or bachelor party to Gran CanariaI'm sure you'll have a great time. If you are more into day plans, you should know that along with Beach of Puerto Rico You can also give it your all in one of the beach clubs of Gran Canaria cheaper: the Chester Beach Club.
In any case, it is an area that we do not frequent to go out. We leave you with our article nightclubs in Las Palmas and in Gran Canaria in case you are interested in more information.
Where to eat in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
On the other hand, if you are looking restaurants in Puerto Rico, let us recommend the restaurant Grill Costa Mar and views of the port just a few steps from the Beach of Puerto Rico. Here you can order typical dishes from canarian food , the potatoes with mojo, gofio escaldao, fresh fish, powder (delicious dessert)… They also have other traditional Mediterranean cuisine dishes such as rice, croquettes, garlic prawns and seafood in general.
At Mogan Mall There are also more options with very good references such as Taj Palace Indian restaurant and the Mexican Tiki Taco, but we have not tested them.
Puerto Rico Gran Canaria hotel
If you have not yet found the best hotels in Puerto Rico, we have made a selection of several accommodations with a score higher than 8 en Booking Gran Canaria Puerto Rico. They are the following and we order them from best score to lowest.
- Hotel Marina Suites Puerto Rico Gran Canaria. They are apartments with a kitchen in an area a little further from the hustle and bustle, but close to the beach and with sea views.
- Hotel RIU Vista Mar. Between the beaches of Puerto Rico and Amadores you have this piece of hotel with sea views and all inclusive.
- Hotel Servatur Casablanca. If you are looking for an adults-only site, this is a good option. They are apartments, so they have a kitchen.
- Servatur Terrazamar Sun Suite. They are apartments with a kitchen, many of them have a private jacuzzi.
How to get to Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
To reach Puerto Rico la most comfortable option that most travelers choose is to hire a private transfer. You can see them prices and opinions of other customers here. And is that There is no direct bus or bus from Gran Canaria airport., nor since Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In any case, the 91 line We believe that it is the best to go to and from the airport or to Las Palmas, since it passes through Puerto Rico making some stops. You can see here the lines and schedules of the island bus company.
Video about Puerto Rico
Below you can see a small video of the Beach of Puerto Rico and some of the tourist attractions in the area. We are waiting for you in our YouTube Channel with more videos about Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria Guides
Yes, it's first time you are going to visit Gran Canaria, we leave you below with some articles that may be of great use to you. Helps when planning which places to visit:
- What to see in Puerto de Mogán
- What to see in Maspalomas
- What to see in Playa del Inglés
- What to see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Finally yes you don't want to waste your valuable time reading all these articles, we invite you to take a look at all our Gran Canaria guides. Here you will find itineraries per day with restaurants so you can discover the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own.
Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.