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What to do in Canary Islands?

5 sincere recommendations, tested on the ground in Canary Islands.

Our recommendations

Nature & parks 🇪🇸 Maspalomas, Spain
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A recommended place without a particular LGBTQ+ positioning.

Maspalomas Dunes

In southern Gran Canaria, the Maspalomas Dunes form a vast landscape of golden sand between the Atlantic Ocean and the seaside resorts. This protected nature reserve can be explored on foot along designated routes, some leading to the beaches. The scenery is particularly beautiful in the late afternoon, when the changing light transforms the dunes.

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Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Beaches 🇪🇸 Maspalomas, Spain
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Kiosco Beach N°5

Located on Maspalomas Beach in Gran Canaria, the area around Kiosco Beach N°5 is the island's most iconic gay beach. Popular mainly with gay visitors, it's also clothing optional, so everyone can choose whether to wear swimwear or go nude. There's a beach bar, toilets, and sun loungers with umbrellas available to rent.

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Maspalomas Beach, 35100 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Natural pools of Punta de Gáldar
Beaches 🇪🇸 Gáldar, Spain
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Natural pools of Punta de Gáldar

Located on the northwestern coast of Gran Canaria, the natural pools of Punta de Gáldar offer a lovely setting for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean among volcanic rocks. They're a pleasant stop to cool off and enjoy the coastline, especially during a road trip through this part of the island.

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Punta de Gáldar, Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Activities 🇪🇸 Maspalomas, Spain
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Gay Naked Boat

The Gay Naked Boat is a men-only gay catamaran excursion off the coast of Gran Canaria. Spend a few hours enjoying the sun, the sea and a relaxed atmosphere. It's clothing optional, so keeping your swimwear on or taking it off is entirely up to you. Different packages are available, including drinks and a light buffet depending on the operator.

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Usual meeting point: São Tiago, Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria
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Our stories

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🇪🇸 Maspalomas · Spain

Maspalomas: why do we keep coming back?

“Hey, isn't it Aperol o'clock?” It's around 3 p.m., and Matthieu has just officially called off our alcohol break. One small detail: we're still climbing uphill on the way back from Güigüí Beach in Gran Canaria. We've got another forty minutes of hiking before we reach the car, followed by almost an hour's drive back to Maspalomas. That Aperol Spritz will…

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