Puerto Rico is one of the larger resorts in Gran Canaria but has a nice compact feel at the same time. So if you want buzzing and many choices but everything within walking distance, this is an excellent destination for you.
Beaches
In Puerto Rico, you have one lovely white sandy beach in front of the resort surrounded by bars and restaurants, so ideal for a family holiday on the beach. However, if you want to spend a lot of time on the beach, I would advise you to look at where your hotel is. As many hotels in this area are located far up the hill so it might be quite a far walk to get to the beach, so keep that in mind.
If you want a bit of a change, you can also from here walk to the Playa de Amadores beach just in the resort next door.
Hotels
Puerto Rico has many great hotels. One thing to keep in mind tho is location. Some of them are very high up the mountainside. B
- If you want to be all the way in front of the resort and close to the beach, have a look at the Marina Suites.
- The hotel Riu Vistamar All Inclusive is on top of the mountain. The reason I am including this one is
because i - For adults only with great views and a compact personal feel, the Marina Bayview Apartments are great.
Nightlife
For nightlife, there are many clubs and late-night bars in Puerto Rico. However, do keep in mind that Puerto Rico changes a lot depending on the time of year. Some times of the year, the resort is very chill with mostly older visitors who like to have a few drinks and relax.
Other times of years, especially in school, college, and university holidays, many younger people are here. They come here looking to party and quickly fill up the clubs in this area. So depending on what exactly you are looking for, you can find both here. Just make sure you pick the right time to go if you want to go clubbing and party.
Things to do in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is mostly about eating, drinking and the beach. However, there are also some fun things to do. I would advise the Activity Park with lots of things to climb on,
Here is my complete list of things to do and not do while on holiday in Puerto Rico.
Restaurant & bars
When it comes to restaurants, there is a lot of choice and variety in Puerto Rico. Most of these are on the front line next to the beach but also in the centrally located shopping centre you will find a large variety of restaurants. In the shopping centre, you will find budget places and all you can eat oriental cuisine. However, next to the beach, you will find the more pricey fish and steak restaurants.
How to get to Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
Arguineguin is 42 km from the Gran Canaria airport (LPA):
- Public transport: 5.50€
- Shuttle bus: 9.00€
- Taxi: 50€
Some essential things you need to know and the companies I booked within Gran Canaria for shuttles, buses
Shopping
My first impression of Puerto Rico was, “this is one big shopping centre”. And in a way, it still is. From almost every hotel in this resort, you look down into the shopping centre located in the valley of the resort. This place offers quite a few nice stores.
Just watch out for some of the electronics stores. In the daytime, this area is almost empty but can offer a nice cold and fresh vibe to browse the store windows. However, it gets much more lively in the evening with many bars and restaurants opening up for the busy evenings.
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