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El Faro de Maspalomas

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
Ranked #2 of 17 attractions in Maspalomas
4.5 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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Dublin, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

If its good food your looking for then this is the place. restaurants everywhere with amazing food. Chino Canton is excellent chineese food at great prices. Casa Lola is amazing! I have eaten here lots of times and the T-Bone steak is unbelievable (it comes with a fillet steak on the side). These two restaurants are by far my favourites.... More

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Capelle aan den IJssel, The Netherlands
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

From the faro toward Playa Mujeres (Meloneras) is the most beautiful promenade of at least south Gran Canaria. With excellent views of the ocean and the grand hotels there are also very nice places to drink and-or have dinner. We had good experiences with Cafe de Paris (drinks), Sushi-Mex restaurant (dinner) and the cafe on the promenade in front of... More

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Mainz, Germany
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Nice are around the faro. 5 star hotels there and many good restaurants. BUT not the cheapest area ! At the faro area Maspalomas is the famous Lopesan Hotel Maspalomas with only 5 minutes walking distance. On the way from the faro light house to the beach are many other restaurants too. Perfect Ocean view from on of the many... More

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Warrington
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Maspalomas has a great beach that also has a Nudist part this is well signposted so can be avoid if you so wish. Maspalomas also has a great range of shops and restaurants to choose from

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Mijdrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The food is good, sometimes it is a bit annoying that restaurant staff is trying to talk you in (in every language). Shops are nice, but can be quite expensive. Watch out for the quality for the stuff you want to buy. The area around the Lighthouse is very nice!

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Chard Somerset
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I forget what the place was called but it was in the main shopping precinct just by the escalator.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Great Restuarants, lovely views of the sea and great shopping

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Beautiful walkway, lovely restaurants, ideal location for an evening out for dinner and drinks, away from the busy club scene of Ingles and Puerto Rico.

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poole
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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The sand dunes are a must see, very beautiful, the beach itself is clean and also very beautiful. There are people trying to sell fake watches and sunglasses, and others who just hassle constantly.

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Lucenec
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Here you can see the real sea waves, enjoy the atmosphere near the lighthouse, artists presenting their works made of sand. You are quite near the dunes, can climb some of them.

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