Spain Dunas de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
The dunes of Maspalomas are a well-known spot in the south of Gran Canaria, Spain. They can be extremely hot during the day and still extremely cold once the sun has set, but it's still a stunning experience to cross them and they offer lots of great opportunities for photographers.
Photography Tips
Pay attention to the wind, the sand is very dangerous for cameras and lenses! Never change lenses here and if you use a zoom lens, choose one with internal zoom. You will experience heavy sand storms here. After your visit, clean all your gear immediately.
Travel Information
You can park near the RIU Palace Maspalomas Hotel and walk from the viewpoint into the dunes. There is also a bus going to that hotel. Near the viewpoint, there are many people in the dunes. Just walk a few hundred meters to the south and it gets less crowded.
Keep in mind that the sand gets extremely hot during the day during summer.
Keep in mind that the sand gets extremely hot during the day during summer.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
07:32 - 20:30
| current local time: 16:34
Photo Themes
Canary Islands
Dunes
Gran Canaria
Landscape
nightscape
sand dunes
Locations
Gran Canaria
Maspalomas
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