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Playa Del Cura Overview

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Playa Del Cura aims its tourist appeal towards families and couples and this is mainly because of the calm and relaxing surroundings of the resort. With beautiful exotic scenery surrounding you and soft beaches with pleasant warm waters, this place can be perfect for peaceful holidays.

The transfer time from Gran Canaria Airport will take just about an hour, and many find this time great for seeing some of the islands natural beauty as well as a chance to become familiar with their news surroundings.

The accommodation in the area ranges from 2 to 5 stars and consists of apartments and hotels. Each accommodation offers great service and facilities for the needs of families because they are the most consistent visitors.

Playa Del Cura – Fun & Activities

Family on holiday The area of Playa Del Cura is very popular with families who come and enjoy the great beaches where the children can play in safe waters and parents can relax care free on the sun lounger. On the beach you can expect to find some water sports to get involved with such as snorkelling, scuba diving and water skiing.

Couples will enjoy the great scenic walks you can take along the beach during the day. Some even walk down to Maspalomas to see the long white sanded dunes. There are tennis facilities in the resorts as well as marked out trails for hiking up the nearby mountains.

There are plenty of excursions to go also, and with children in mind it might be a good idea to head to one of the water parks located on the island and amusement parks. Many people find plenty to do within their own hotel as they too offer activities for all the family.

There’s a shopping centre in Playa Del Cura where you can find some great souvenirs for family and friends back home. You can also find sports shops which offer some great clothes too.

Playa Del Cura – Food & Nightlife

Couple on an all inclusive holiday You will find some great cuisine about in Playa Del Cura, with restaurants serving great Spanish and Greek dishes. The area has strong fishing roots, as does many areas on the island, and as a result you will be able to find some fine seafood restaurants also.

Then nightlife in the area is muted somewhat, this is because the area aims to attract a quieter crowd such as families and couples. There are few bars here and there and your hotel will offer some nightly entertainment, but if you want a late night out then you will need to head to a livelier resort such as Puerto Rico. There you will find plenty of places to enjoy a few drinks.

Playa Del Cura Weather and Climate

Set down on the South Eastern coast, Playa Del Cura enjoys some of the best weather in all of Gran Canaria. Across the southern coast is where the highest temperatures are and in summer Playa Del Cura records around 28°C. The dry climate means you won’t see much if any rain during your visit.

Over the winter period the temperatures will just about half, as will the hours of sunshine during the day. The amount of rain will increase also, but you can still expect things to clear up fairly quickly because of the mild climate. The heat will pick up once more in early February gearing up for yet another sweltering summer.