Puerto Rico consists of one canyon, two small bays each with a sports port. So far, the place has been firmly in British hands, with Scandinavians increasingly discovering the place in recent years. Puerto Rico is located in the municipality of Mogan, which is known to have the best climate on Gran Canaria. And therefore it is less windy and somewhat drier in the winter months than elsewhere on Gran Canaria.
The location is also interesting for golfers, since the neighboring village Tauro offers a beautiful golf course. The beach is not very large, but you can reach the beaches of Amadores or Tauro and even the Playa del Cura by foot on the panoramic promenade. An excursion by ferry to the beach of the fishing village Arguineguin is also recommended. Generally, the sea in this part of the island is much quieter. The Puerto Rico Nightlife is concentrated in the various shopping centers.
View from the harbour Puerto Base to Puerto Rico
Excursions and Activities Puerto Rico
There are a lot of things to do in Puerto Rico. For tourists interested in Gran Canaria, who like to make excursions, the location of Puerto Rico is also excellently suitable as a holiday destination since the opening of the highway. Since then, the many places of interest in the north (like Teror), the inland (like San Bartolome) and especially the southwest (like Puerto de Mogán) are easily accessible from here.
Located on the right side of the beach and is the sports harbor. The exchange school is settled here and the boats for deep sea fishing. Here are some shops and restaurants and bars overlooking the harbour.
Puerto Base
You will find this on the left side of the beach. There are the excursion boats such as the catamaran and the sailboat. The most dolphin and whale trips are starting from there. And you can find some options with a view of the harbor something to eat or drink.
Beaches in Puerto Rico
The beach of Puerto Rico
The Beach of Puerto Rico
A small sand beach, that offers all tourist amenities. Sun beds and umbrellas are available for rent. There also are some restaurants and cafes right at the beach and a small supermarket is nearby.
The beach of Amadores
Playa de Amadores
The beach of lovers AMADORES is a white sand beach. From Puerto Rico you can reach it by a short walk over the panoramic promenade along the cliff. On the path along the beach you can sunbathe, have several opportunities to shop and have lunch.
Anfi Beach
The beach of Anfi
The nearest beach on the opposite direction from Puerto Rico is the beach at Anfi del Mar the luxury resort. This is a very nice white sand beach, palm-lined with Caribbean flair. Around the beach, there are some fashionable brand boutiques and restaurants and coffees with a really great ambience.
Beach of Tauro
After Amadores beach you reach the beach of Tauro which has been completely redesignedonly recently it belongs to the luxury resort Anfi Golf. If you like to walk, you can easily reach the beach of the neighboring town of Playa del Cura from this beach. This is a natural beach of dark sand, as is typical for Gran Canaria.
Leisure Parks in Puerto Rico
The Angry Birds Park
Angry Birds Park
The family park, named after the computer game of the same name, is an active park. It animates both small and big visitors to the rage. It is ideal for a trip with small children. The children have a lot of different activities. The park even organises birthday parties for your children. You can also get something to eat and drink there.
Miniature Golf
In the surroundings around Puerto Rico and also on the beach of Amadores you will find several minigolf courses which are partly very beautifully landscaped with green areas. A minigolf game within the family not only is great fun for the kids.
Golf Courses in Puerto Rico
Avenida Tomás Roca Bosch
Tauro Golf
Is an 18-hole championship golf course with innovative design in an idyllic setting. Everything is very varied in this well-prepared place: landscape, obstacles and greens. Rightly challenging and combined with the great view of the Atlantic you can enjoy every lap.
Nightlife in Puerto Rico
There are some nice restaurants and bars in the shopping centers in Puerto Rico and Amadores beach where you can comfortably end the evening. Later at nights the hustle and bustle begins at the shopping centers of Puerto Rico and the Europa Center. You can party every evening until early in the morning hours in the disco pubs. And around 3 o'clock in the morning the party moves over to the clubs.
The Shopping Centers in Puerto Rico
Shopping Center Puerto Rico
Europe Center
The Europe Center is located on the very top of Puerto Rico. From here you have a wonderful view of Puerto Rico and in the evening, the many lights turn into beautiful scenery. Again, there are shops, restaurants and quite popular bars.
Puerto Escala Area
During the day you can buy here vacation accessories in the small shops. If you want to enjoy your dinner or a drink with a view of the harbor, this is also the right place. In Puerto Escala there are a few restaurants and cocktail bars.
Shopping Center Puerto Rico
The colossal shopping center in the center of Puerto Rico is hard to miss. Except for a few exceptions, most shops tend to be more typically touristy. In the evening it becomes a popular pedestrian mile for walkers and people who come for dinner. The parties are celebrated on the upper floor at the Disco Pubs.
Shopping Centre Olas - Agua La Perra
Most Puerto Rico holidaymakers don’t even find this shopping center, because it is located in the rather inconspicuous neighbor bay Agua La Perra. It is neither particularly large nor does it offer many shops. However, here are some of the best restaurants you can find in the area: A very good Indian and an excellent Italian and of course also a Spanish restaurant.
Things to do in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria
Boots Excursions - Big Game Fishing Trips - Yacht Excursions - Dolphin and Whale watching
Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 2 hours In the harbour of Puerto Rico you start the whale and dolphin search excursion. See one of the most amazing creatures of this planet. Watching them in their natural habitat…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 4,5 hours Have a fantastic time on this catamaran voted the best boat tour in Gran Canaria. An enthusiastic crew with a great spirit that is simply contagious. You can’t help but…
Season: All‑season Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Duration: 8 to 9 hours Discover the true beauties of the island Gran Canaria, hidden in its very heart! The Bus Panorama Tour will first take you to Telde, which used to be the…
Season: All‑season Days: Thursday Duration: 16 hours According to Tripadvisor is the Loro Parque the best zoo in Europe and number two worldwide! With our day trip from Gran Canaria to Loro Park on Tenerife…
Season: All‑season Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Duration: 2 hours On this buggy tour you will get insights into some of the most beautiful spots of Gran Canaria. Drive through the impressive landscape of the Fataga Natural Park by your…
Season: All‑season Days: Temporary not available Duration: 2 hours Quad driving fun outdoors - the wild backland of Gran Canaria is exactly the terrain where this agile powerhouse feels most comfortable. It is the Eldorado for Quad enthusiasts,…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily except Friday Duration: 8 hours On this minibus tour through the inland of Gran Canaria you will be picked up directly at your hotel. The vehicles in which you make the excursion offer every…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 7 hours A Jeep Tour is‑an action-packed way to discover Gran Canaria. Take a drive, in rustic off-road vehicles through the picturesque inland in the classic Safari Style. There is not…
Season: All‑season Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Duration: 5 hours The VW Beetle Cabrio Tour provides that absolute holiday feeling! Discover the real Gran Canaria and enjoy pure driving fun in this iconic four-seater in the Canarian mountains.…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 1 hour Horseback Riding on Gran Canaria - the special holiday experience for horse lovers. Ride through vast volcanic landscapes of extraordinary beauty away from the roads and the hustle. The…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 2 hours Horse riding in the nature - an overwhelming experience on Gran Canaria for adults and children. No matter whether you are an experienced rider or have never been on a…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: 1 hour Sightseeing in Gran Canaria of a completely different kind! The JetSki Safari starts on the popular beach of the holiday resort Anfi del Mar. Across the white Caribbean sand…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily Duration: Appx. 10 minutes in the air Explore Gran Canaria from the bird's eye view. Parasailing gets you up in the air with a parachute and float over the turquoise blue sea, a motorboat will take you…
Season: May to October Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Duration: 4 hours Explore the steep coast of Gran Canaria in a unique adrenal driving way - Coasteering is possibly the funniest, most complete and original way. A tour through the marine cliffs…
Season: All‑season Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Duration: 5 hours Canyoning is definitely one of the most spectacular options we have to discover the impressive landscapes of Gran Canaria. It consists of descending a ravine or canyons following the…
Season: All‑season Days: Temporary not available Duration: 5 hours Via Ferrata is basically a vertical hiking activity and a good way to get started in the world of climbing on Gran Canaria! The Via Ferrata is an itinerary prepared…
Season: All‑season except Aug., Sep. Days: Wednesday and Saturday Duration: 8 hours The name Falcon Valley does not sound really spectacular at first. But Gran Canaria experts already know that this is a very special spot in the remote north-east of…
Season: All‑season except Aug., Sep. Days: Tuesday Duration: 8 hours The tour starts in the "Lomo Aserrador" from there you're hiking straight up to Roque Nublo, the impressive landmark of the beautiful island of Gran Canaria. The Cloud Rock rises…
Season: All‑season Days: Monday and Thursday Duration: 4 hours As you know, the route is the goal. When it comes to an e-bike excursion you could hardly say it any better, because they support you with strenuous sections, so that you…
Season: All‑season Days: Monday Duration: 5 hours The still wild and unspoilt inland is only a few wheel turns away from the tourist bustle. This Grand Canyon mountain bike tour begins shortly after Maspalomas and leads you…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily except Saturday Duration: 2 to 3 hours These are great dives for experienced diver with diving license. The underwater world of Gran Canaria has already conquered numerous divers’ hearts. Please consider that to participate; one of your…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily except Sunday Duration: 1 or 2 hours Have you always been fascinated by the underwater world? With our introductory dive offer you have the opportunity during your Gran Canaria holiday to get a feeling for what…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily except Saturday Duration: 1,5 hours Let yourself get captivated by the unique impressions of another world. Snorkeling trips are suitable for everyone. It is a very simple and safe way to explore the underwater…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily except Saturday Duration: 2 to 3 days Use the opportunity during your Gran Canaria Holiday for another diving specialization. Experienced divers know, of course, the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course is for advanced learner, builds…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily except Saturday Duration: 2 days The Scuba Diving Course is for beginners, it does not require any diving experience. You are on Gran Canaria now and can learn to dive. This certification will enable…
Season: All‑season Days: Daily except Saturday Duration: 3 to 4 days The PADI Open Water Diver Course does not require any diving experience. Just make this diving licence during your Gran Canaria holiday. This world-renowned brevet will allow you to dive…