The sand dunes are one of my favorite places in Gran Canaria, I will never get tired of wandering around and enjoying the most stunning views. We watched the sunset at the mirador and  got the idea that there was still enough time to quickly cross through the dunes over to the Meloneras side before dark, but totally underestimated the distance and ended up walking in total darkness and were literally eaten alive by some very nasty mosquitos. We managed to stay on the path but at the end of it, on the Meloneras site, we found a locked gate, shock. Luckily, we did manged to exit through a dry canal. I would not recommend a night trip through the dunes as it was a bit spooky and the insect bites only went away after 2 weeks.

Walking around Las Dunas de Maspalomas made me feel like I was walking the the true desert. At the beginning of the trip, the Dunas area didn't seem such vast, but as we were walking, it seemed that the area ends far than estimated. The wind made things more difficult and after leaving the area, our shoes and clothes were full of sand. But it was fun and we made lots of nice photos. When leaving the dunes, they's a beach leading to Maspalomas city center. Beware that the beach is for nudists and you'll see lots of naked people - we didn't know that and it was a funny surprise.

The Dunes of Maspalomas is a protected area of 5 square kilometers. This stunning mini Sahara is located between Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles. It is a must-see landmark when visiting the south part of Gran Canaria. We have visited here many times but this time we did the longest walk. We tried to take a shorter route over the dunes to the beach but there came so steep walls against us that we had to change the route. This rerouting was much longer but finally, we ended up at the ocean shore. From there it was easy to walk to Maspalomas. Bring water with you and don't do this just before dark. The walk can take longer than you expected.

The Dunes are great if your just walking through. If your planning on staying. you need to find place shelter from wind. You put on sun cream then wind come and your cover with sand. They is nudist area at Dunes but it good walk away. You can just pick a spot anywhere in the Dunes.

Walked along the beach at the end of February from the Maspolomas sign near our hotel to the start of the sand dunes, an interesting walk. It goes from the usual sunbed areas to all of a sudden a nudist beach ! Which was unexpected but frankly made me laugh, it's not what you expect to see but you soon pass through it. Then the dunes start near the Riu Hotel & it's really amazing to see & take pictures of. Glad to have experienced the dunes. Then back the same way.

The Dunes of Maspalomas are stunning, the dune formations are different every time I visit, they shift like the sands of time! located between Maspalomas lighthouse and Annexo 2, Playa del Ingles. The place to visit in the south part of Gran Canaria, I usually start at the Charca which a small freshwater lake that forms near the start of the beach at Maspalomas, full of herons and different migratory birds that use it as a stop over.

We have enjoyed the walk from Playa Del Ingles to Maspalomas along the Dunas de Maspalomas for many years now. It is around a hour and a bit walk but extremely beautiful. The whole walk can be done barefoot with the sea tickling your feet. There are small bars and huts dotted along if you need a drink or want to stop and swim. At the end in Melonares there are toilets for €1 or if you walk for 5 mins more there are free toilets behind the shops.

The Maspalomas Dunes is a 5 square kilometre area of protected sand dunes. It's easy to imagine you are in the Sahara until you see the sea twinkling in the distance. It can get very windy here, and so the dunes constantly shift shape and change appearance. There are way marked paths through the dunes to encourage visitors to keep to particular areas. Stunning scenery, well worth a visit