Puerto Rico Holidays

Puerto Rico is a popular, family-friendly resort on the south-west coast of Gran Canaria. Sheltered between two marinas, Puerto Rico enjoys its own slice of heaven with a wide crescent shaped beach. From adrenaline fuelled water sports to lazy days in the Canarian sun, there are plenty of attractions both on and off the beach to ensure you please everyone this holiday.

Beaches
With sand imported from the Saharan Desert, Puerto Rico Beach is a deep golden bay, nestled between two marinas. This beach caters for everyone - with plenty of loungers and parasols, restaurants right on the sands and a huge variety of water sports available. Spend the day relaxing on the year-round warm sands or cool off in the crystal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Food & Drink
The food in Gran Canaria shares many similarities with traditional Spanish cuisine, especially that of coastal regions. The difference being, that Canarian food over the years, has also taken on some African and Latin influences. Puerto Rico has a rich fishing heritage, and due to this, you will often find a lot of fresh seafood on the menu such as calamari, sea bream or lapas (a dish of limpits served in shells with garlic, white wine, olive oil and parsley). For a truely authentic dish try papas arrugadas or wrinkly potatoes served with a spiced mojo dip.

Culture
Puerto Rico is a very family oriented resort of Gran Canaria. Where ever you go, you’ll likely see children playing late into the evening. Just as in Spain, the attitude in Puerto Rico is very laid back. Life moves slow here and that is the perfect way to spend your holiday. Dig and your flip flops and ditch the stress – Puerto Rico is all about relaxing with great food and great company.

Nightlife
The nightlife here has a more laid back vibe. Restaurants and many bars cater for having younger guests and so the evenings are very family focused. You will find a handful of bars that line the beach offering a perfect spot to watch the sunset with a cocktail. As the night moves on, the majority of bars can be found in the two shopping centres. The Europa Centre is at the top of the hotel and is home to many bars open till 2am, while the ‘Centro Comercial’ is the larger complex to the bottom of the hill. Here you will find a wide selection of bars and clubs open till as late as 6am!

Important Information
Flight Time: Approximately 4.5 hours.
Time Difference: No time difference!
Currency: Euro
Official Language: Spanish