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Just a few kilometres from Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas is the kind of place that will make you pinch yourself. A golden sea of Sahara-esque sand dunes set against a bright blue sky, it’s a stunner.

In terms of style, Maspalomas is a step up from its neighbour, so you’ll find five-star all-inclusive Gran Canaria hotels as well as endless beach bars, top-notch restaurants and designer boutiques skirting the sand.

Planning to push the boat out? Head next door to peaceful Playa Meloneras, where you’ll find a handful of the island's fancier hotels.

Home to chic Ibiza-esque beach lounges, designer malls and gorgeous all-inclusive resorts, it’s a cut above the crowd.

The elegant promenade, lined with al fresco cafes, runs along 500 metres of sugary golden sand, reaching all the way to the dunes of Maspalomas. Here, the nightlife is sophisticated and subdued, so if you’re hoping to join the party, hop in a cab to nearby Playa del Inglés.

Scattered along the western coast of the island are a cluster of resorts offering something for every kind of holidaymaker.

Puerto Rico, reputedly the sunniest spot on the island, is full of feel-good vibes and lively nights as well as some of the finest cheap hotels in Gran Canaria.

Playa Amadores (Lover’s Beach), is high on romance, just as the name suggests. With a Blue-Flag beach, low-key nightlife and a bunch of intimate hotels, it’s perfect for quality couple time.

If battery sunbathing isn’t your thing, opt for Playa Taurito, a secluded Gran Canaria resort with plenty of space on its black volcanic sand.

Finally, if you’re craving some authentic Canarian culture, book a luxury hotel in Puerto Mogán, an upscale resort with cobbled streets, traditional whitewashed houses, tumbling bougainvillea and a traffic-free town centre that’s spliced by a canal.

Built around a fishing harbour, the town has a hushed but high-class atmosphere, while the beach is a sheltered stretch of golden sand imported from the Sahara. Hotels with more local character than the rest of the island are located here.