Maspalomas

The Atlantic Ocean and the Maspalomas Dunes define the setting of Maspalomas — the beach, wind-shaped sands and long waterfront set the rhythm of this resort on Gran Canaria’s south coast. The protected dune system includes La Charca de Maspalomas, a lagoon and wetland at the edge of the sand, where migratory birds stop on Atlantic routes. At Punta de Maspalomas, the 19th-century Maspalomas Lighthouse has long marked the meeting point of shore and dunes; it was first lit in 1890. Beyond the resort streets, the dunes form one of the island’s most recognizable coastal environments, while the Atlantic remains central to local leisure and tourism. Browse other webcams across the Canary Islands to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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