Place to visit
Dunas de Maspalomas, Spain: what it is and when to go
Dunas de Maspalomas is a protected area in Spain. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June, September to October. In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 1,442 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 27.74393, -15.58253
What it is and where
Dunas de Maspalomas is a protected area in Spain. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 27.74393, -15.58253; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 1,442 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Dunas de Maspalomas is April to June, September to October.
- JanPossible10:26
- FebPossible11:03
- MarPossible11:48
- AprBest time12:40
- MayBest time13:22
- JunBest time13:45
- JulPossible13:36
- AugPossible12:59
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:36
- DecPossible10:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June, September to October | November to March, July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June, September to October | November to March, July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Dunas de Maspalomas has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Playa del InglésBeach999 m
- Parque Tony GallardoNature1.6 km
- Parque Botánico de MaspalomasNature · With kids1.7 km
- Faro de MaspalomasMonument1.9 km
- Templo EcuménicoTemples2.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: Volcano
- El Cabezo: Summit
- Cueva de Altamira
- Parque Nacional del Teide
- Parque Güell
- Pico Aneto: Summit
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dunas de Maspalomas?
It is a protected area in Spain. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Dunas de Maspalomas?
April to June, September to October. In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15.
How do you get to Dunas de Maspalomas?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 1,442 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Playa del Inglés, Parque Tony Gallardo, Parque Botánico de Maspalomas. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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