| 130 miles from Africa surrounded by the clear | | | | watching cruise along the coastline? |
| waters of the Atlantic is Gran Canaria. With miles | | | | If you prefer to soak up some culture, take a |
| of sand dunes set against staggering mountains | | | | stroll around the town trying out your Spanish on |
| it’s a perfect holiday location just waiting to | | | | the locals and visiting the stores for souvenirs. |
| be discovered. In the south lies the beautiful | | | | Watch the quaint boats bobbing in the marina and |
| resort of Puerto Rico, originally a small fishing | | | | look out over the vast Atlantic with the towering |
| village and steeped in character the town is now | | | | mountains to the south and lush greenery to the |
| home to The Babalu Apartments and buzzes with | | | | north. When the sun goes down Puerto Rico |
| atmosphere and culture. | | | | becomes a hive of activity. An array of |
| The spacious self-catering Babalu Apartments | | | | restaurants, clubs and bars are lined along the |
| Puerto Rico Gran Canaria can sleep a party of | | | | promenade to keep you entertained long into the |
| four offering the whole family a chance to | | | | early hours. |
| unwind, watch the sun set from your large | | | | Heading south of the resort are the dunes of |
| private balcony or take in the picturesque view of | | | | Maspalomas. Here sandy beach and shallow |
| the beach only 3km away. Take a walk to the | | | | waters stretch for 17km and make a perfect day |
| local store only 200m from your door and sample | | | | in Gran Canaria. Further along the coast you will |
| new tastes and exotic ingredients in your | | | | find El Oasis and the remains of a sea water |
| kitchenette, or take a stroll to the heart of | | | | lagoon bordered with palm trees – look out |
| Puerto Rico and try the day’s catch in the | | | | for the rare species of migratory birds stopping |
| local restaurants. | | | | off en route to Africa. If you fancy soaking up |
| Cool off in the hotel pool or spend lazy days | | | | some history, the Faro de Maspalomas lighthouse |
| soaking up the rays on your poolside lounger while | | | | guides hundreds of ships safely to port. Built in the |
| the kids are kept entertained with their own | | | | late 1800’s and towering 65 metres over the |
| organised activities in their dedicated pool and | | | | sea, it’s a dominating sight and well worth a |
| playground area. The Babalu Apartments’ | | | | visit. |
| weekly barbeque is popular with all the residents | | | | Due to the diversity of the climate and landscape |
| and all manner of drinks and snacks are served in | | | | Gran Canaria is nicknamed the “miniature |
| the pool side bar. | | | | continent”. Puerto Rico is known as the |
| The family friendly beach at Puerto Rico resort is | | | | sunniest spot on the island making the resort a |
| renowned for its range of water sports and the | | | | true paradise for those needing to unwind in the |
| nearby Aqua Park, with the longest and fastest | | | | glorious Spanish sunshine. The Babalu Apartments |
| water slide on the island! The busy marina plays | | | | Puerto Rico Gran Canaria are set within fantastic |
| host to many excursions and activities - how | | | | scenery and are a great location from which to |
| about joining the sailing school or taking a dolphin | | | | explore all the island’s treasures. |