Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria – Beaches, Boats, Hotels, Shopping & Sunshine
Puerto Rico is one of the liveliest resorts on Gran Canaria’s sunny southwest coast, combining sheltered beaches, ocean activities, marina life, shopping, restaurants, nightlife and easy access to some of the island’s best boat excursions.
☀️ A Sunny Southwest-Coast Escape
Puerto Rico has long been a favourite for travellers looking for warm weather, beaches and an easy holiday atmosphere. The resort is built around a sheltered bay and marina, with restaurants, cafés, shops and activities close together.
🌈 Welcoming for LGBTQ+ Travelers
Puerto Rico offers a relaxed and mixed holiday atmosphere for couples, friends and solo travellers. For the island’s biggest LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas are easy destinations to combine with a stay on the southwest coast.
Maspalomas → Playa del Inglés →🏖️ Sun, Sea & Sand
Puerto Rico and nearby Amadores give you two very different but easy-to-combine beach experiences.
Puerto Rico Beach
Puerto Rico Beach sits in a sheltered bay with golden sand and calm water. Sun loungers, parasols, cafés and restaurants make it an easy beach for a relaxed full day beside the Atlantic.
- Swimming and sunbathing
- Calmer sheltered water
- Restaurants and cafés close by
- Easy access to the marina
Amadores Beach
A coastal walk connects Puerto Rico with Playa de Amadores, a broad crescent-shaped bay known for clear water and a more open beach setting.
- Swimming and snorkeling
- Long promenade
- Restaurants and beach facilities
- Excellent sunset atmosphere
🌊 Activities & Adventures
Dolphin Watching
The southwest coast is one of the island’s main areas for dolphin-watching and sightseeing cruises.
Boat Trips
Choose coastal cruises, sailing, swimming stops, party boats and private yacht experiences.
Water Sports
Kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing and other water activities are available around the bay and coast.
Deep-Sea Fishing
Puerto Rico’s marina is a convenient starting point for fishing trips into deeper Atlantic waters.
Coastal Walks
Walk the coastline toward Amadores or climb higher routes for wide ocean views.
Yacht Charters
Private and shared yacht experiences offer a more relaxed way to explore the southwest coast.
🚢 Puerto Rico Harbour – A Major Boat-Trip Base
The marina is one of Puerto Rico’s biggest advantages. Many ocean activities and boat excursions start from this part of Gran Canaria’s southwest coast.
GayGranCanarias also offers its own Sunset Gay Cruise experience with transport to Puerto Rico Harbour and a route along the coast.
Gay Boat Tickets →🍹 Nightlife & Entertainment
Puerto Rico becomes lively in the evening with bars, restaurants, live entertainment and cocktail venues. The Europa area has long been one of the resort’s entertainment zones.
🌈 Want Bigger LGBTQ+ Nightlife?
For a full evening of gay bars, clubs, drag shows and major LGBTQ+ events, head toward Yumbo Centrum in Playa del Inglés.
Discover Yumbo Centrum →🏨 Hotels in Puerto Rico & Amadores
Puerto Rico and nearby Amadores have a large choice of resorts, apartments and hotels. GayGranCanarias currently also mentions several southwest-coast hotels in its hotel day-pass guide, including Gloria Palace Amadores and Gloria Palace Royal. Use the hotel search to compare accommodation for your exact dates.
Gloria Palace Amadores
A well-known resort between Puerto Rico and Amadores, useful for travellers who want sea views and easy access to both resort areas.
Check Hotel Options →Gloria Palace Royal
Another hotel option around Amadores, convenient for travellers prioritising beach time and a quieter resort setting.
Find Hotel →More Puerto Rico Hotels
Compare hotels, resorts and apartments across Puerto Rico, Amadores and the wider southwest coast for your travel dates.
Search Hotels →🛍️ Mogan Mall – Shop, Eat & Relax
Mogan Mall adds a modern shopping, dining and entertainment experience to the Puerto Rico area. It is a useful change of pace after the beach and a good option for shopping, dinner or an evening out.
Browse fashion, accessories and beauty stores, take a coffee break or choose from a wide variety of restaurants and international food options.
The open-air design makes the shopping centre feel more like an evening destination than a traditional enclosed mall.
🎟️ Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Excursions
Puerto Rico is especially strong for sea-based activities. Browse current excursions including boat trips, dolphin watching, water activities, coastal tours and island experiences.
🚗 Day Trips from Puerto Rico
Maspalomas & Playa del Inglés
Visit the famous dunes, Maspalomas Lighthouse, beaches and Yumbo Centrum. This is the obvious day or evening trip if LGBTQ+ nightlife is high on your list.
Maspalomas → Playa del Inglés →Puerto de Mogán
Continue west along the coast to colourful Puerto de Mogán for canals, a marina, beach time, restaurants and the popular Friday market.
Puerto de Mogán → Friday Market →Tejeda & the Mountains
Head inland for volcanic scenery, traditional villages and a completely different side of Gran Canaria.
More Places →Las Palmas & Vegueta
Spend a city day exploring the historic old town, local food, shopping and the promenade at Las Canteras.
Las Palmas → Vegueta →Plan Your Puerto Rico Holiday
Continue planning with the related GayGranCanarias guides and travel pages.
Your Puerto Rico Escape Awaits
Whether you are planning a relaxing beach holiday, a boat adventure, shopping at Mogan Mall, a hotel stay around Amadores or a night out elsewhere on the island, Puerto Rico makes a convenient and sunny base for discovering southwest Gran Canaria.
