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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Playa del Inglés is a beach resort in the Maspalomas area of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, on the south coast of Gran Canaria, Spain. 6 7
Population
The locality had 5,887 inhabitants on the municipal register of 1 January 2025. The municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana had 54,291 inhabitants in 2025. English Wikipedia still quotes 7,515 residents in 2013. 8 9 6
Internet Speed
Fiber optic widely available; averages 300 Mbps - 600 Mbps
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). Cards are widely accepted. 1 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide; southern supplies can have a higher mineral content and taste different. Restaurants must offer tap water (agua del grifo) on request. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required, and Movistar registers the line with a national ID or foreigner number. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euros for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra, 15 GB of EU roaming, SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is 10 euros for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is 15 euros for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut, N26, and CaixaBank (requires NIE for residents)
Accommodation
High density of apartment complexes like Apartamentos Barbados or bungalows like Los Porches
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards and contactless payments accepted in 95% of establishments
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Gran Canaria Stays
Budget Accommodation
Sentido Gran Canaria or low-cost studios in Yumbo area (~€45/night)
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Avenida de Tirajana and Paseo Costa Canaria (near the beach) 7 5
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
San Fernando (residential area with local prices) or near the Yumbo Centre for social life

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
LifeCowork, at the Eurocenter business centre in Maspalomas, about a 10-minute walk from Playa del Inglés: a day pass is 20 euros with 24-hour access by reservation, a Monday-to-Friday week is 90 euros, 20 weekday days are 220 euros, and 28 days including weekends are 270 euros. 10
Best Cafe for Work
Café de Punta (Av. de Tirajana) or Mana 264 (good Wi-Fi and power outlets)
Networking Events
Gran Canaria Digital Nomad Facebook Group meetups; monthly meetups at the Yumbo
Social Events for Expats
Internations Las Palmas branch and localized weekly pub quizzes at The Red Cow

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
PideTaxi (Uber is limited/expensive in the south); local taxis operate on meters starting at €3.15
Bike/Scooter Rental
Free Motion (Av de Alfereces Provisionales) - e-bike rentals from €25/day
Best Beach Nearby
Playa del Inglés beach is the resort beach, about 3 kilometres of fine sand, with the Maspalomas dunes immediately to the south. 7
Top Regional Airline
Binter Canarias (flights to other islands from €40)
Top International Airline
Iberia, Ryanair, and Vueling operate from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Highway Access
GC-1 highway connects directly to the airport (20 mins) and Las Palmas (45 mins)
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no railway on Gran Canaria. Global buses stop at Playa del Inglés, including line 30 from Las Palmas, and many south-coast services end at the Faro de Maspalomas. Line 32 uses the Parque Tropical station and also stops in Playa del Inglés. Line 50 stops at San Fernando and does not stop at the Playa del Inglés stop. 5 13
Public Transport Passes
Visitors pay the Global single fare on board, in cash or with a contactless bank card. The October 2026 fare guide names TransGC, the Bono Residente Canario, Wawa Joven and Bono Oro as authorised cards, and says the resident bonus is for people who live in the Canary Islands. 13
Regional Travel
Global line 30: Santa Catalina in Las Palmas to Playa del Inglés is 6.25 euros, and San Telmo to Playa del Inglés is 5.60 euros. The airport ride on line 66 is 3.50 euros to Playa del Inglés; since 5 October 2026 that line only takes trips that start or end at the airport. Playa del Inglés to Puerto de Mogán is 4.15 euros. Fares were checked on 5 October 2026. 13

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Universitario San Roque Maspalomas, Calle Mar de Siberia 1, Meloneras, phone 928 40 40 40. It serves residents and visitors in the south of the island, in the resort just west of the dunes, with its own car park open from 05:00 to 23:00. The health ministry lists the same street and 147 beds. 11 12
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Be Your Flow Yoga Maspalomas; drop-in classes roughly €15
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Strong Gym (C.C. Ronda) or Fit-Point (C.C. Sonnenland) - monthly pass ~€45
Laundry Services
Lavanderia Self Service (Calle San Fernando) - €5 per wash

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Just Eat are the primary providers
Best Local Dish to Try
Papas arrugadas con mojo: potatoes boiled in salty water and served with a pepper sauce. The Gran Canaria travel guide lists this among Canarian plates. 5
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
A.S. Co. Me. (C.C. Cita) or Mana 264
Best Dessert Spots
Heladeria Gelizia (Paseo Marítimo) - artisanal gelato
Affordable Shopping Spots
HiperDino (C.C. Bellavista) or Mercadona in San Fernando
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (note: Canary Islands have different customs/shipping terms)
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona Online or HiperDino home delivery (€7 fee)
Bar/Nightlife Area
Yumbo Centrum in Playa del Inglés has dozens of bars and clubs, many of them for the gay community, especially on the upper floors. The island tourist information desk is in the same centre. 5 6 27
Local Brewery
Cervecería Jaira (brewed in Agüimes, served at local craft bars like The 19th Hole)
Wine Bars
La Taberna de El Chiky (San Fernando) for local Canarian Malvasía
Street Food Stalls
Mercadillo de Maspalomas (San Fernando Market) - Wednesdays and Saturdays
Popular International Cuisine
Restaurante Allende 220 (Spanish Fusion) or Sawadee (Thai)

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Maspalomas dunes, a special nature reserve on the south side of the resort, and the Faro de Maspalomas, a lighthouse 56 metres high, inaugurated in 1890. 9 7 26
Museums & Art Venues
Centro Cultural Maspalomas for local art exhibitions
Historical Sites
Mundo Aborigen (Guantche replica village, 10 mins away by car)
Religious Sites
Templo Ecuménico El Salvador. OpenStreetMap, checked on the map on 4 January 2026, places it at Avenida de Italia 20 in El Veril, Playa del Inglés. Spanish Wikipedia places the same temple in Plaza Maspalomas. 28 7
Annual Events
Maspalomas Pride is held in and around Yumbo Centrum in the second week of May. Carnival in Maspalomas Costa Canaria, which includes Playa del Inglés, runs for about ten days in early to mid-March. 6 7
Cultural Districts
San Fernando old quarter (more traditional Canarian feel)
Theater Venues
Auditorio del Parque Urbano de San Fernando
Local Markets
San Fernando Farmers Market (Calle San Mateo) - bi-weekly
Music Scene
Live music at Hard Rock Cafe or jazz nights at 19th Hole
Street Art
Murals around the San Fernando underpasses and residential blocks
Cooking Classes
Mojo sauce workshops at local fincas in Fataga (20 min drive)
Art Galleries
Galería de Arte de la Casa de la Condesa (Maspalomas)
Historic Buildings
Ermita de San Fernando
Local Heritage
Canarian Lucha Canaria (wrestling) matches at local Terrero sites

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
The special nature reserve of the Maspalomas dunes and the Fataga protected landscape are in this municipality. Fataga is a mountain village inland, and much of the centre of the island has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2005. 9 5
National Parks Nearby
Gran Canaria has no national park. Pilancones, inside this municipality, and Tamadaba are natural parks. The Canary national parks are Teide on Tenerife, Timanfaya on Lanzarote, Garajonay on La Gomera and Caldera de Taburiente on La Palma. 24 25 9
Cycling/Walking Paths
Paseo Costa Canaria is a seafront promenade of about five kilometres, with bars, restaurants and shops along it. 7
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador de las Dunas (at the end of Av. de Tirajana)
Birdwatching Locations
La Charca de Maspalomas (saltwater lagoon at the end of the dunes) 9 29
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly prohibited in the dunes; allowed only in designated BBQ zones like Presa de las Niñas

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Calle San Mateo) and SEUR for international shipping
Tech Repair Services
Informática Plaza (C.C. Plaza) for laptop and phone repairs
Table Tennis Spots
Public tables at Parque Urbano del Sur
Language Classes
Academia de Idiomas Maspalomas or Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas (EOI)
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Municipal de San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Community Centers
Centro Socio-Cultural de Mayores (San Fernando)
Gaming Lounges
Game Station (C.C. Yumbo - limited arcades)
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Gran Canaria (Hotel Buenos Aires)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 are for all home sizes together. Playa del Inglés is 5,496 euros per square metre, so a 40 square metre example is about 219,840 euros. 14
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 are for all home sizes together. San Fernando, the residential area beside the resort, is 3,126 euros per square metre, so a 40 square metre example is about 125,040 euros. El Tablero is 3,292 euros per square metre. 14
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The October 2026 Fotocasa index is for all home sizes together. Playa del Inglés is 5,496 euros per square metre, so a 60 square metre example is about 329,760 euros. 14
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The October 2026 Fotocasa index is for all home sizes together. San Fernando is 3,126 euros per square metre, so a 60 square metre example is about 187,560 euros. 14
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The October 2026 Fotocasa index is for all home sizes together. Playa del Inglés is 5,496 euros per square metre, so an 80 square metre example is about 439,680 euros. 14
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The October 2026 Fotocasa index is for all home sizes together. San Fernando is 3,126 euros per square metre, so an 80 square metre example is about 250,080 euros. 14
Corporate Tax
The general corporation-tax rate is 25 percent. Authorised Canary Special Zone entities pay 4 percent on profits from operations carried out in the Canary Islands. The zone compares that rate with a 23 percent European average. 16 19
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000 euros, 23 percent to 200,000 euros, 27 percent to 300,000 euros, and 30 percent above that. Dividends paid to non-residents are generally withheld at 19 percent. The Canary Special Zone lists an exemption on dividends for entities in the zone. 15 19
Tax System
Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on Spanish-source income only. Residence is 183 days in the year, or the centre of vital interests. 15 31
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The 2026 state withholding scale reaches 47% on general income above €300,000. Combined marginal rates vary by autonomous community; the Spain tax profile records an effective top near 54% in the highest regions. 15
VAT
The Canary Islands charge IGIC instead of mainland VAT at 21 percent. The published general rate is 7 percent since 1 January 2020, with a zero rate, a 3 percent reduced rate, and higher rates of 9.5, 15 and 20 percent. 17 20
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Spanish controlled-foreign-company rules can tax a resident on income of a foreign company when the Spanish holding is over 50 percent and the foreign tax is under 75 percent of the Spanish tax. 18
Property Tax
IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) - approx. 0.5% - 1.1% of cadastral value annually
Property Transaction Tax
In the Canary Islands the 2026 general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent. Stamp duty on notarial documents that must be registered is 0.75 percent. A new home is charged IGIC instead of mainland VAT. 21 17
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying newcomers, including teleworkers, can opt into the impatriate regime: employment income is withheld at 24 percent up to 600,000 euros and at 47 percent above that, for the tax year of the move and the next five. Opting in is not automatic. 23 22

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference rates, 90-day fileOfficial
  2. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euros for 28 daysOfficial
  3. Movistar prepago Plus, Premium and TotalOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, power, water and SIM identificationSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage Gran CanariaSecondary
  6. English Wikipedia, Playa del InglesReference
  7. Spanish Wikipedia, Playa del Ingles beach and carnivalReference
  8. City Population, Playa del Ingles locality, 1 January 2025Index
  9. Spanish Wikipedia, San Bartolome de Tirajana, 54,291 inhabitants in 2025Reference
  10. LifeCowork Maspalomas day and month pricesOfficial
  11. Hospital San Roque Maspalomas, Calle Mar de Siberia 1Official
  12. Health ministry hospital register, San Roque MaspalomasOfficial
  13. Global fares checked 5 October 2026Secondary
  14. Fotocasa San Bartolome de Tirajana asking prices, October 2026Index
  15. PwC personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  16. PwC corporation tax, general rate 25 percentSecondary
  17. PwC other taxes, IGIC and local property taxSecondary
  18. PwC controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  19. Canary Special Zone, 4 percent corporation taxOfficial
  20. IGIC rate tableReference
  21. Hacienda regional tax measures 2026Official
  22. Tax agency impatriate regimeOfficial
  23. UK FCDO Spain entry, 90 days in 180Official
  24. Canary natural parks, Tamadaba and PilanconesOfficial
  25. National parks of Spain, none on Gran CanariaReference
  26. OpenStreetMap, Faro de MaspalomasReference
  27. OpenStreetMap, Centro Comercial YumboReference
  28. OpenStreetMap, Templo Ecumenico, Avenida de Italia 20Reference
  29. OpenStreetMap, Charca de MaspalomasReference
  30. OpenStreetMap, Hospital San Roque MaspalomasReference
  31. PwC Spain tax residence, day count and economic interestsSecondary

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,200 per m² (€252,000 for 60 m² near Annexo II) The October 2026 Fotocasa index is for all home sizes together. Playa del Inglés is 5,496…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,000 per m² (€180,000 for 60 m² in El Tablero) The October 2026 Fotocasa index is for all home sizes together. San Fernando is 3,126…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,000 per m² (€320,000 for 80 m² in Av. de Tirajana) The October 2026 Fotocasa index is for all home sizes together. Playa del Inglés is 5,496…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,800 per m² (€224,000 for 80 m² in residential outskirts) The October 2026 Fotocasa index is for all home sizes together. San Fernando is 3,126…
    • Annual Events Maspalomas Pride (May) and Carnival (February/March) Maspalomas Pride is held in and around Yumbo Centrum in the second week of May. Carnival…
    29 more changes
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law (24% flat tax for 6 years) or the new Digital Nomad Visa (specific tax perks) Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying…
    • Bar/Nightlife Area Yumbo Centrum (LGBTQ+ focused, over 200 bars) and Kasbah Center Yumbo Centrum in Playa del Inglés has dozens of bars and clubs, many of them for the gay…
    • Best Beach Nearby Playa del Inglés beach / Maspalomas Dunes (walking distance) Playa del Inglés beach is the resort beach, about 3 kilometres of fine sand, with the…
    • Best Coworking Space The House (locations in Maspalomas/Las Palmas) or local spots like Coworking Maspalomas… LifeCowork, at the Eurocenter business centre in Maspalomas, about a 10-minute walk from…
    • Best Hospital Hospital San Roque Maspalomas (Calle Mar de Alborán) Hospital Universitario San Roque Maspalomas, Calle Mar de Siberia 1, Meloneras, phone 928…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Papas Arrugadas con Mojo (Canarian wrinkly potatoes) at Restaurante El Mana Papas arrugadas con mojo: potatoes boiled in salty water and served with a pepper sauce…
    • City Playa del Inglés, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain Playa del Inglés is a beach resort in the Maspalomas area of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, on…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, Spanish CFC rules apply to prevent tax avoidance Spanish controlled-foreign-company rules can tax a resident on income of a foreign company…
    • Corporate Tax 4% (under ZEC - Canary Islands Special Zone, subject to requirements) otherwise 25%… The general corporation-tax rate is 25 percent. Authorised Canary Special Zone entities…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, BBVA on Av. de Tirajana Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR)…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths Paseo Costa Canaria (seafront promenade connecting to San Agustín) Paseo Costa Canaria is a seafront promenade of about five kilometres, with bars…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 23% (Special exemptions apply for ZEC entities) Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket Approx. 47% (progressive rate) The 2026 state withholding scale reaches 47% on general income above €300,000. Combined…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Estación de Guaguas (Bus Station) at Tropical or San Fernando There is no railway on Gran Canaria. Global buses stop at Playa del Inglés, including line…
    • Must-See Landmarks Dunas de Maspalomas (Sand dunes reserve) and the 19th-century Faro de Maspalomas The Maspalomas dunes, a special nature reserve on the south side of the resort, and the…
    • National Parks Nearby Pilancones Natural Park (15km north) Gran Canaria has no national park. Pilancones, inside this municipality, and Tamadaba are…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Ayagaures Valley and the Fataga ravine for hiking The special nature reserve of the Maspalomas dunes and the Fataga protected landscape are…
    • Population Approximately 17,000 permanent residents The locality had 5,887 inhabitants on the municipal register of 1 January 2025. The…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko).
    • Property Transaction Tax 6.5% ITP (Transfer Tax) for second-hand properties in Canaries In the Canary Islands the 2026 general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent. Stamp…
    • Public Transport Passes Global Bus - Tarjeta TransGC (up to 40% discount on fares) Visitors pay the Global single fare on board, in cash or with a contactless bank card. The…
    • Regional Travel Global Bus line 30 to Las Palmas (€6.15) or line 66 to the airport (€3.50) Global line 30: Santa Catalina in Las Palmas to Playa del Inglés is 6.25 euros, and San…
    • Religious Sites Templo Ecuménico El Salvador (Av. de España) Templo Ecuménico El Salvador. OpenStreetMap, checked on the map on 4 January 2026, places…
    • SIM Card Movistar, Vodafone, and Orange. Pre-paid plans from €15 for 50GB-100GB Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required, and…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,500 per m² (€180,000 for 40 m² in prime tourist zone) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 are for all home sizes together. Playa del Inglés…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,200 per m² (€128,000 for 40 m² in San Fernando or Bellavista) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 are for all home sizes together. San Fernando, the…
    • Tap Water Safe for showering but generally not recommended for drinking due to high mineral content… Generally safe to drink nationwide; southern supplies can have a higher mineral content…
    • Tax System Spanish nationwide system with Canarian IGIC (7%) instead of VAT (21%) Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • VAT 7% (IGIC - Canary Island General Indirect Tax) The Canary Islands charge IGIC instead of mainland VAT at 21 percent. The published…

    fix pass aligned Currency & Banking (exact exchange rate), Tap Water (shared nationwide wording), Tax System (residence test), Highest Income Tax Bracket (national withholding and regional variation), and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads (national entry, work permission and optional tax election) with the unchanged Spain prep and Las Palmas comparison. Updated research attribution and verification date; added residence evidence and documented unverified Best Coworking Space walking time, Religious Sites addresses and hours, Regional Travel and Public Transport Passes operator confirmation. Reconfirmed existing hospital address and parking hours, coworking prices and six purchase-price examples without changing their values (taxsummaries.pwc.com, taxsummaries.pwc.com, en.wikivoyage.org, gov.uk).

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