Maspalomas: Mirador Dunas Santa Mónica - Playa del Inglés - El Veril

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.

The Canary Islands have served as an Atlantic crossroads within Spain since the fifteenth century. This volcanic archipelago lies off northwestern Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean, trade winds and sharply varying terrain shape climates ranging from dry coasts to cool uplands. Tenerife is home to Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, while the Teide National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Across the islands, black-sand shores, lava fields and cultivated slopes reflect their volcanic origins. Carnival traditions, especially those of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, remain an important part of the local calendar. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how the Canary Islands relate to the Atlantic and to one another.

Spain extends from the Cantabrian coast to the Canary Islands, encompassing Atlantic shores, Mediterranean beaches and the broad interior Meseta. The Pyrenees form its northeastern frontier, while the Guadalquivir crosses Andalusia on its way to the Atlantic. Madrid anchors the country’s political and cultural life, but distinct regional identities are central to Spain’s character: Catalonia, the Basque Country, Galicia and Andalusia each have their own languages or strong local traditions. Granada’s Alhambra is a major monument of the medieval Nasrid dynasty, and Santiago de Compostela remains the destination of the Camino de Santiago. Browse related webcams around the Iberian Peninsula to build a fuller picture of Spain.