San Bartolome de Tirajana

Tucked between the dry southern slopes of Gran Canaria and the Atlantic, San Bartolomé de Tirajana is a place whose character is shaped by the island’s volcanic terrain. This large municipality runs from upland ravines and pine-covered heights down to the resort towns of Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. Along the coast, the protected Maspalomas Dunes form a shifting field of sand beside the Atlantic, while the Maspalomas Lighthouse, completed in 1890, remains a defining landmark at the shore. Inland, roads climb towards the island’s central highlands, underscoring how quickly the setting changes beyond the beach districts. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of southern Gran Canaria.

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