Laying on the beach in Maspalomas. The waves were rough, climbing all the way up to the public beach chairs.
Two beach umbrellas nestled in the sand dunes in Maspalomas.
Camels Safari's can be taken through the dunes. Journey time around the dunes is about 20 minutes and the walk is usually as part of a caravan.
The Camel that I rode through the sand dunes.
The rocky cost along the Maspalomas shopping area.
many living statues line the coast of Maspalomas, this one brought his dog along for the day - but not without shade and water
Next to the lighthouse is a commercial area, backed with shops and restaurants.
One of the many restaurants along the cost of maspalomas.
The wooden boardwalk along maspalomas beach.
A flamingo coming in for a landing in Gran Canaria.
The Faro de Maspalomas lighthouse
A cat keeping cool in the heat.
The old lighthouse took 28 years to build and can be found on the beach of Maspalomas
The Faro de Maspalomas is a 65 metre(213 feet) high lighthouse built in 1886 dominates the skyline. It is located on the sea front at Maspalomas near to the start of the Maspalomas sand dunes
The beach of Maspalomas, is lined with multiple hotels.
The silt, on Maspalomas running back in to the ocean.
The start of Maspalomas beach is marked by the "Faro" (Spanish for Lighthouse) and is the southern most point of Europe on land.
The Faro de Maspalomas is a 65 metre(213 feet) high lighthouse built in 1886 dominates the skyline. It is located on the sea front at Maspalomas near to the start of the Maspalomas sand dunes.
It is posible to take a jeep safari around the island, where one can enjoy the island's beauty.
Gran Canaria is not only a spot for those who love to beaches. It is also home to a sea of mountains.
Because it only rains approximately 3 times a year in Gran Canaria, there are many dams around the area to help collect water.
La Cumbre in Gran Canaria, is hot during the summer but during the winter it is one of the few areas that snow can be seen.
Camels Safari's can be taken through the dunes.
Close up of a camel on a safari
The vast majority of the dunes remain almost deserted, but people often go exploring.
The dunes of Maspalomas have recently been awarded the status of a natural protected area. The dunes cover an area of some 400 hectares.
The vast majority of the dunes remain almost deserted, but people often go exploring.
People walking along the beach.
Foot-prints on the beach about to be washed way by the surf.
Gran Canaria is located so close to the sahara desert that some times the sand blows in making the sky look hazy.
Maspalomas beach is home to many 5 star resorts.
The sand dunes begin just a few yards from the sea and stretch around 3 1/2 km, covering a length of 4 km.
The dunes of Maspalomas have recently been awarded the status of a natural protected area.
People relaxing along the beach, with the mountains in the background.
The sand dunes begin just a few yards from the sea and stretch around 3 1/2 km, covering a length of 4 km.
Holiday World a small fun-fair for children. There are some rides, a bowling alley and restaurants.
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