Maspalomas Dunes

Maspalomas Dunes

The Maspalomas Dunes (Spanish: Dunas de Maspalomas) are sand dunes located on the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria, Province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. A 404-hectare (1,000-acre) area of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, they have been protected as a nature reserve.[1] They were one of the contenders in the 12 Treasures of Spain competition.

References

  1. ↑ Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas (C-7) Red Canaria de Espacios Naturales Protegidos.

Coordinates: 27°44′28″N 15°34′55″W / 27.741°N 15.582°W / 27.741; -15.582


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