Puerto Rico

Beaches

• Puerto Rico Beach:

The dark, golden sand of Playa de Puerto Rico is lined with rows of sunbeds and parasols available to rent, perfect for catching the rays in the hottest spot in Gran Canaria! At the end of the beach you can follow a path that leads directly to Amadores Beach, which you read more about below.



• Amadores Beach:

Just outside of Puerto Rico is Playa de Amadores, a beautiful Blue Flag beach made popular by its enclosed bay. Protective walls in the water take the brunt of any rough waves heading inland, leaving a calm current that’s perfect for young swimmers. Sun loungers and parasols to rent are set in rows across the 800 metre stretch of pristine, white sand on the shore, completing Playa de Amadores’ perfect picture of calm and relaxation.

Where to Eat

To help set your holiday off on the right foot, we here at Best4Travel have compiled a list of the top cafés and restaurants in and around Puerto Rico, divided by price to cater for all budget types.

• Low Cost
• VIP Pizza, Centro Comercial Puerto Rico, 35130 Puerto Rico
• Buffet Wok Europe, Calle Timanfaya 4, Shopping Centre Europa, 35130
• Golden Beach, Calle Dorest y Beach Bar, Puerto Rico


• Moderately Priced
• Cinque Sensi, Avenida Joaquin Blanco Torrent 2, Holiday Club Puerto Calma, 35130 Puerto Rico
• Vivaldi Restaurante Italiano, Centro Comercial Pasarela Local 5 y 6, Puerto Rico
• Cosi Come Sei, Barranco Agua de la Perra, Centro Comercial las olas, 35130 Puerto Rico


• Expensive
• Cristina, Centro Comercial Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
• La Taberna Timanfaya, Avenida Veneguera 6, Apartments Sanfe, 35130 Puerto Rico
• La Aquarela, Barranco de la Verga, Apartamentos Aquamar, 35120 Patalavaca

Transfers

With Best4Travel you can have a transfer arranged for you from Gran Canaria Airport straight to your hotel or villa! The approximate transfer time from the airport to Puerto Rico is 50 minutes.

For more information or for a tailored quotation on transfers to any of the destinations in Gran Canaria featured on our website, please call our expert Irish call centre today FREE on 1800 814 000

Transport

There are two public bus companies in Gran Canaria, Global and Guaguas Municipales. Global, in their iconic blue buses, will take you anywhere on the island, while Guaguas Municipales, in yellow, caters strictly to the island’s capital, Las Palmas. Both bus companies accept cash and operate 24/7. Taxi services are also available across the island.

Best4Travel Tips

• Currency: Euro


• Language: Spanish (mainly), English & German


• Time Difference to Ireland: None.


• Flight Time: Approx. 4 hours


• Average Weather: 21-29°C annually


• Local Phrases:
• Hello: Hola
• Good morning: Buenos días
• How are you?: ¿Cómo estás?
• Good afternoon: Buenas tardes
• Good night: Buenas noches
• Goodbye: Adiós
• Please: Por favor
• Thank you: Gracias
• You’re welcome: De nada
• Where is…?: Dondé está…?
• Do you speak English?: ¿Habla usted Inglés?
• I am from Ireland: Soy de Irlanda


• Tax: Duty Free


• Public Holidays:
• 1 January: Año Nuevo (New Years Day)
• 6 January: Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day)
• March/April: Viernes Santo (Good Friday)
• 1 May: Fiesta del Trabajo (Labour Day)
• 30 May: Dia de Canarias (Canary Islands Day)
• 15 August: La Asunción de la Virgen (Feast of the Assumption)
• 8 September: Diá del Pino (Patron saint of Gran Canaria)
• 12 October: Día de la Hispanidad (National Day)
• 1 November: Todos los Santos (All Saint’s Day)
• 8 December: La Inmaculada Concepción (The Immaculate Conception)
• 25 December: Navidad (Christmas)