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View of the Maspalomas Dunes

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View of the Maspalomas Dunes

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View of the Maspalomas Dunes

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    Location: San Bartolomé De Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

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    1. Dunes of Maspalomas – Dunes of Maspalomas loop from El Veril

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    2. Dunes of Maspalomas – Playa del Inglés Beach loop from Meloneras

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    3. La Charca de Maspalomas – Maspalomas Dunes loop from Meloneras

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    April 19, 2018

    Dunas de Maspalomas: The spectacular dunes are definitely worth seeing and are certainly THE highlight of Gran Canaria.
    This is a huge, naturally formed area of shifting dunes that stretches to the sea. The best view is from the "Mirador de las Dunas" viewpoint just behind the palatial "Riu Palace" hotel. The dunes are spectacular and an absolute MUST on Gran Canaria. When you stand in the middle of them, you could almost think you were in the Sahara. They are particularly interesting when it's windy, as you can clearly see the movements and drifts of the dunes. It is particularly beautiful in the early morning (then you are almost alone there and the peace is wonderful) or late afternoon. There is a lot going on then, but the light is at its most beautiful and the dunes look almost golden with a great play of light and shadow. The entire dune area is a nature reserve. Nevertheless, the dunes are threatened by climate change and increasingly frequent strong storms, among other things. Humans also contribute to this through careless behavior and littering. Entering and climbing the dunes is permitted, but you should behave very carefully and respectfully and of course leave NO RUBBISH behind so that this wonderful natural wonder can be preserved for a long time to come!

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      February 22, 2024

      ... spectacular view over the “Dunas de Maspalomas” ... this unique national park (Reserva Natural Especial) with its “desert feeling” and its special vegetation is absolutely worth seeing!!! 🌵🌿👍

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        December 16, 2023

        The Maspalomas Dunes are sand dunes on the southern coast of the island of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas Province, in the Canary Islands. They are a 404 hectare area of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana and have been protected as a nature reserve since 1987.

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