Gran Canaria Info - Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is the closest Gran Canaria gets to the Spanish Costas. There's British breakfast by the beach, karaoke bars in the shopping centres and lots of foreign residents who never learn the local lingo.

However, there's more to Puerto Rico than the stereotypes suggest: great places to eat, quality bars and of course two of the island's warmest and sunniest beaches.

The resort fills a valley with a sand beach and two marinas on the coast. Its bungalows and apartments are mostly quiet as the nightlife is focused in the giant Puerto Rico shopping centre.

Puerto Rico attracts British tourists during the summer and Scandinavians during winter. They all come for the almost-constant sunshine and lively bars and restaurants.

On The Water With Gran Canaria's Legendary Afrikat

The afternoon cruise on the Afrikat in Puerto Rico

With a maximum number of 67 passengers, a cruise on the Afrikat catamaran is a fun and relaxing day out on the Atlantic Ocean and the perfect way to see Gran Canaria from a brand new angle. This tour is the perfect balance between fun and relaxation and the crew…

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Cliffside: The Beautiful Walk from Puerto Rico To Amadores Beach

Walking from Puerto Rico to Amadores beach in Gran Canaria

The clifftop path between Puerto Rico resort and Amadores beach is one of the easiest and most beautiful in south Gran Canaria. Here's where to start and a few tips for along the way.

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Gran Canaria Shopping: Where To Shop In Puerto Rico

Where to shop in and around Puerto Rico resort in Gran Canaria

For a big resort with two large shopping centres, Puerto Rico is actually rather lacking in quality shopping. However, this about to change with two big new retail areas due to open in 2019 right in the middle of the resort.

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The Best Curry By The Beach In Gran Canaria

Curry by Amadores beach at the Happy Valley Indian restaurant

This is how curry is meant to be eaten: In the heat by the sea, with cold beer on the table and the cricket in the background. Happy Valley by Amadores beach is excellent.

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Eating Out at Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria

Beachside dining at Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria

Most of the restaurants in Puerto Rico resort are in the colossal shopping centre but there are options by the marinas and the beach, and good spots for dinner tucked away amongst the apartments.

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Bus Travel From Puerto Rico

Local bus travel from Puerto Rico resort is easy: Just go to the bus station in the centre of the resort, pick a blue bus and pay on board.

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Things to do in Puerto Rico

Busy people by Puerto Rico beach in Gran Canaria

Besides the beach, and the other beach at Amadores, there's plenty to do in Puerto Rico. It's the island's busiest resort and you can do anything from absolutely nothing to driving a Ferrari.

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Getting From Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico

Taxi ride from Gran Canaria airport to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico resort is 70 kilometres from the airport but transport links are good and the motorway journey takes less than an hour. Your transport options if you dont have a transfer are local bus, taxi or private tranfer service.

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You've Arrived in Puerto Rico Resort: Here's What To Do First

Head to the beach to take in the Puerto Rico atmosphere

Once you've arrived in Puerto Rico resort and unpacked you're ready to explore. It's not hard to find your way as all roads in Puerto Rico lead to the beach provided that you aim downhill.

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