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Valley floor and beach
Flat, closest to the beach, shops and restaurants.
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Stay in Puerto Rico
Reliable sunshine, a family beach and the south-west's boat harbour
The honest verdict
Puerto Rico is the practical sunshine base: a small family beach in a sheltered valley, a harbour full of dolphin-watching and fishing boats, and prices that stay sensible. The resort climbs the valley sides in terraces, so the walk back to your apartment matters. Choose it for boat trips, water sports and an easy family week, not for character or a long beach.
✓ Reliable sun✓ Families✓ Boat trips✓ Water sports✓ Value
Choose the right part of Puerto Rico
The resort name on a booking site can cover very different walking distances and evening atmospheres. Match the neighbourhood before comparing hotels.
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Harbour
Boat trips, fishing charters and dolphin-watching departures.
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Terraced hillsides
Views and quieter apartments, with a steep walk back up.
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Amadores side
The neighbouring quiet beach, with calmer hotels.
Picked your part of Puerto Rico? Check stays for your dates
The search opens on Puerto Rico. Add your dates, then check the map: whether a property sits in Valley floor and beach, Harbour, Terraced hillsides or Amadores side changes your walk to the beach and restaurants more than its star rating does.
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Transport reality
Airport arrival
Gran Canaria Airport is on the east coast, along the southern motorway. A transfer or rental car is the practical arrival. By bus, Global line 91 stops at the airport on its way to Puerto Rico, and lines 33 and 39 run from Playa del Inglés.
Without a car
Workable: the beach, harbour, shops and restaurants are in the valley floor. Global line 33 continues to Puerto de Mogán and line 39 to Playa del Cura. Check how far uphill your accommodation is before booking.
With a car
Useful for the mountains, the west and the Maspalomas dunes. On the terraced hillsides, check parking and the gradient of the access road.
From your hotel, not from an imaginary centre
Build your free days
One free day
Beach and boats
- 1Morning on the beach
- 2A dolphin-watching or fishing trip from the harbour
- 3Lunch in the valley
- 4Sunset at Amadores
Three free days
The south-west coast
- 1Day 1: Puerto Rico beach and a boat trip
- 2Day 2: Puerto de Mogán by Global line 33
- 3Day 3: the Maspalomas dunes and Meloneras
Five free days
Add the interior and the city
- 1Keep the three-day plan
- 2Add Tejeda and the summit by car or tour
- 3Add Las Palmas and Vegueta as one long day
What genuinely fits from here
PlaceAllowWhy it fits
Amadores
At the base
The quiet neighbouring beach with gentle water.
Puerto de Mogán
Half day
The prettiest harbour on the island, linked by Global line 33.
Maspalomas dunes
Half or full day
The south's defining landscape, via Playa del Inglés.
Tejeda and the summit
Full day
The mountain counterpoint to the resort coast.
When the beach plan fails
Keep these alternatives ready
- →The sheltered valley often keeps its sun when the coast is windy
- →The Angry Birds Activity Park for children
- →Puerto de Mogán's harbour and lanes
- →Check flags before swimming
Eat beyond the hotel
The local-food move
The valley covers easy resort meals. For fish by the water, go to the harbour or to Puerto de Mogán; for traditional food, plan a lunch inland on a mountain day.
Open the local food guide →Relevant departures and logistics
Bookable options that fit this base
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🐋 Whale watching
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
2.5 hours4.2(615)
Catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico with a swim stop and a sighting guarantee: if no whales or dolphins are spotted, you get a free trip valid for a year.
- Sighting guarantee
- Swim stop
Current price
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🚗 Car rental
Gran Canaria
Compare Car Rental at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Flexible
Compare current car-rental offers at Gran Canaria Airport, including supplier ratings, pickup location, deposit and rental conditions.
- LPA-specific offers
- Supplier ratings
Current price
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✈️ Airport transfers
Gran Canaria
Private Transfer from Gran Canaria Airport to Your Hotel
20–45 min
Pre-book a private vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to your accommodation, with the route and pickup arranged before arrival.
- Meet & greet
- Flight tracking
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Frequently asked questions
Is Puerto Rico a good place to stay in Gran Canaria?
Yes for reliable sun, a family beach, boat trips and sensible prices. It is less suited to travellers who want character, a long beach or to avoid steep walks.
Is Puerto Rico hilly?
Yes. The resort is built in terraces up the valley sides, so check the walk from your accommodation to the beach before booking.
How do you get from Puerto Rico to Puerto de Mogán?
Global line 33 runs from Playa del Inglés through Puerto Rico to Puerto de Mogán. A car or taxi is quicker if you are carrying beach gear.