General information:
- Towards the south west lies an extensive, wide desert-like area which is not easily accessible.
- Playa del Ingles lies between San Augustin to the east and Maspalomas and Campo Internacional to the west.
- Inland there are barren hillsides which turn into rough mountains. The highest mountain, De Pico Nieves, is 1950m high.
- Playa del Ingles is a spacious and lively resort with no original centre or old buildings.
- Although it is a big and bustling town there are -uieter areas.
- The excess of attractive bars, delicious restaurants and many shops make Playa del Ingles the modern and popular resort that it is.
- The long golden beach with numerous water sport facilities attracts lovers of sun, sea and sand.
- The south westerly part is flat and is made up of white bungalow parks and modern high rise hotels and apartments.
- It is -uieter and greener around the bungalow parks.

Playa del Ingles - the beach
- The beach is about 1800m long and 15 - 60m wide. In the dunes it is up to 1000m wide.
- It is a fine sandy beach with white lava sand.
- There is some plant life in the dunes.
- The sea bed slopes -uite steeply and -uite gradually.
- The breakers and currents can be strong.
- There are sun beds and parasols for hire.
- There is a first aid post and life guard.
- The almost constant wind can blow the sand around.
- There are plenty of cafés and restaurants near the beach.
- There is a large car park near the beach.
- The beach becomes a nudist beach about 1km in the direction of Maspalomas.

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In brief:
- There is no real centre.
- About 12 shopping and entertainment centres can be found both small and large.
- There are plenty of places to eat with a predominantly international tint.
- About 150 bars, lots of German beer gardens and English pubs, most with a terrace.
- About 10 discos.
- Several disco bars.
- Night clubs.
- Amusement arcades.
- In the 12 shopping centres there are about 800 shops from simple to luxurious.
- The tourist market is to be recommended (twice a week) and a daily market.
- You can combine shopping with going out in Yumbo, Kasbah or Cita.
- Boat and sailing trips (also glass bottom boats).
- Palmitos Park; a bird park about 10km away.
- Jeep, camel and donkey safaris.
- Water fun park in Campo Internacional
- Allez Palace; an evening excursion with an international show.
- Not to be missed - the mini-moke tour when you explore the beautiful countryside in cars that come straight from the Flintstones.
- Sioux - a western town.
- Golf in Maspalomas (4.5km).
- Windsurfing.
- Sailing.
- Riding on a banana.
- Water skiing.
- Diving (diving school).
- Pedalo and dingy hire.
- Bowling alley.
- Gym.
- Mini golf.
- Jet ski and water scooter hire.
- Roller blade hire.
- Speed boat hire.
- Surf board hire.
- Para sailing.
- Ringo riding.
- A go-kart track opposite the Aero club in San Augustin.
- Mini golf courses in Ro-ue Nublo, San Valentin Park, de Cita and Los Molinos (opposite the post office)
- Horse riding in Rancho Park and Rancho Grande in Juan Grande.
- S-uash courts in Sun club, Los Tunos, Par-ue Bali and Dunaflor.
- Several banks.
- Exchange offices.
- Cash point machines.
- Doctors’ surgeries and pharmacies.
- Small, private hospital in San Augustin (3km).
- Nearest hospital is in Las Palmas (50km)
- Post office.
- There are telephone offices in most shopping centres.
- Many public phones.
- Flights take about 4 hours and 15 minutes.
- Airport is 30 km away.
- Transfer journey time is 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Bus connection about 3 times an hour.
- Bus to San Augustin, Maspalomas and Las Palmas about 3 times an hour.
- Bus to Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan about 4 times an hour.
- Bus to the airport about twice an hour.
- Bus to Campo Internacional about twice a week
- When taking a taxi you should agree on a fare beforehand or ask the driver to put the meter on.

Market:
Every Wednesday and Saturday morning there is a market in the Spanish -uarter of San Fernando.