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There are several opportunities for extensive shopping in Maspalomas. The population of the town is small. However, the constant influx of tourists has led to the opening of a large variety of souvenir shops. There are also really big shopping centers in the town. For example, more than two hundred fashion boutiques, supermarkets, shops, bars, and restaurants are located in the Yumbo Center on Avenida Street. The shopping gallery is open around the clock. This is quite remarkable because most local stores are closed on weekends and after eight in the evening. If you decide to postpone the purchase of souvenirs until the last day of your vacation, you can visit the Centro Comercial Atlántico before arriving at the airport. This is a shopping and entertainment center. It is located in the suburb of Maspalomas. There are shops with goods from European companies and local products and a fairly modern cinema here. McDonald's is also open here for those who miss American fast food. There are also several major outlets in the town. It's better to shop here outside of the high season. Prices are falling as the number of tourists on the island decreases. Although in general, some products are cheaper here than on the mainland all year round. The Canary Islands have the status of an offshore zone. If you want to bring a product with a Canarian flavor, you should go to Fedac. This is a small shop in the tourist area of Cabildo. Interestingly, this is a non-profit enterprise … Read further

Our guide to Maspalomas

Shopping, streets and outlets

Alcohol costs should be considered a separate line of expenses. Winemaking is held in high esteem throughout the archipelago. Maspalomas is no exception in this regard. You can find dozens of different types of wine in local stores. Both the cheapest varieties at three and a half euros per bottle and elite collectible varieties are sold here. Their cost can be much more significant amounts. You can choose the wine … Open

Best beaches

Without a doubt, Playa del Ingles is the largest and most populous beach in Maspalomas. The length of this coastal area is more than 3 kilometers. Close to the beach, there are several prestigious hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars, so everyone can relax and have fun in the daytime and at night. Young people make up the majority of visitors, however, that doesn’t mean that only youth will find this … Open

Maspalomas for children - what to visit

If your child prefers quiet entertainment and is interested in nature, you should visit Palmitos Park. Performances of trained dolphins are held here several times a day. The audience can interact with the inhabitants of the sea under the control of instructors after the performances. The child will also be able to see the performance of tamed birds of prey in the park. Several dozen different representatives of … Open

Travel guide to Maspalomas

Meloneras is one of the youngest and most promising resorts of the region. It also offers a rich choice of hotels and apartments for travelers, but there is one drawback – Meloneras doesn’t have sandy beaches. As this resort is not widely famous, it is calm and peaceful and will definitely appeal to tourists in search of idyllic and calm places. The resort area of Campo International will appeal … Open

Traditions and mentality of Maspalomas

The streets of Maspalomas are decorated with real carpets of flowers during the Feast of Corpus Christi at the end of May. It is interesting that by tradition, not fresh flowers but painted salt is used to decorate streets in some parts of the town. You can see hundreds of citizens carrying icons and statues of the Blessed Virgin through the town during the Fiesta del Carmen. The September Feast of the Blessed … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

If you like soups, you should taste potage. This is quite a thick and very satisfying dish. Cabbage, watercress, beets, and wild mustard are always included in its composition. Be sure to taste Caldo de Pescado. It is a local version of fish soup. Interestingly, in addition to sea bass or grouper, potatoes are cooked in fish broth. It is served on the second course with fish. It is customary to eat the broth … Open

Spain - moving around the country

There are about 40 airports in Spain. The largest air harbor is the airport in Catalonia called “Barcelona”. This airport has a traffic of about 50 million people a year. It operates in areas within the country. There are also a number of international flights. “Barcelona” also accepts cargo shipments. Free buses run between the terminals. A special underground electric train also operates to transport passengers. The airport has a variety of restaurants and cafes, lounges, offices of international and state banks, shops and souvenir shops within its territory. You can get to the capital by using a shuttle bus, taxi or the subway. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Spain

These days, Valencia welcomes no less beautiful holiday, the festival of Fire. A ritual procession bring flowers to the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary. A huge panel of bouquets is made. After that, the holiday begins. Two weeks after Easter, a large agricultural fair takes place in Seville. It turns a city into a real celebration of Andalusian culture. The famous flamenco music sounds all nights long. Dancers wearing national costumes come out to the streets; sounds of castanets are heard everywhere. A corrida, which gathers the mightiest matadors of the world, takes place these days. Barcelona celebrates the day of San Jordi on April, 23. A theatrical battle with dragons is performed on the streets. After that, it is customary to give bouquets of red roses to all women, whether you know them or not. … Open

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