Puerto Rico - Town:
Puerto Rico is the hottest resort on Gran Canaria's south coast. It is a lively resort with lots to do for all age groups.
It offers a busy marina, two sandy beaches (one with watersports). It has an excellent public bus service leaving from the small bus station by the side of the main park with their service number and destination clearly marked.
It has 3 shopping centres, Agua La Perra, Europa and Centro Civico Commercials. There are a good selection of restaurants, which are very good value for money and also bars and clubs, at least one supermarket, electrical goods, newspapers and beach items . Also car hire agencies and duty free. Hairdressers, florist, fishmongers, stationers, travel agency, clothing, shoe shops and a Launderette.
The town pool has a special offer. Breakfast of 9.80 euros per adult and 5.80 per child includes admission to the 3 pools all day. (one pool is heated from September through till April).
Puerto Rico - Beach:
This is the local beach and is man made with Saharan sand and well sheltered. The beach is gently shelving with a boom to separate swimmers from the sailing. Very safe for swimming. and the temperature is good.
Playa de Amadores is the next beach along and is a 20 minutes walk away along the coastal path. This beach is man made with coral sand and is less busy and much larger.
Other Activities:
boat trips, lively night life, restaurants, waterparks, town pool complex