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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Maspalomas has six cafés, and the best of them are located away from the large hotel zones in the south of Gran Canaria. The Café del Mar Meloneras and the Soul Penguin serve better coffee than the coffee chains on the promenade. The Ritz Café Bar Restaurant has racked up more than 1,000 reviews, a figure no other café in the town has managed to achieve. Nestled between the shifting sand dunes and the palm grove, guests will find more intimate spots here than the breakfast buffets at the tourist hotels. If you look, you’ll find Canary Islands delicacies rather than a full English breakfast.
Café culture between the dunes and the Meloneras promenade
The cafés in Maspalomas open early, from eight or nine o’clock, and cater to holidaymakers rather than following Canary Islands mealtimes. A coffee rarely costs more than two euros, whilst breakfast costs between five and ten euros. Prices are slightly higher in Meloneras. Card payments are accepted almost everywhere. A ‚bienmesabe‘ dessert or other local sweet treats are more likely to be served in the cafés along the Meloneras Promenade than in the touristy Yumbo Centre. The Dazzle Café & Bar and the Insider Bar Café Bistro are located in the centre of Maspalomas itself.
Tips for your visit
The six cafés are scattered between the edge of the dunes and the palm grove, some with views of the Faro de Maspalomas on the southern edge of the landscape. The latte is served in small glasses at the terrace tables of the Café del Mar Meloneras. Under the awnings, guests sit reading the daily newspapers, whilst the sheltered lagoon lies just outside the windows.
Eleven bars complement the café culture and remain busy until the late afternoon. In the alleyways of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, the aroma of roasted coffee wafts from open doors. The Soul Penguin in Meloneras stands out from the venues in the town centre thanks to its quiet location, whilst the Insider Bar Café Bistro and the Dazzle Café & Bar are situated closer to the hustle and bustle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetarian options do the cafés in Maspalomas offer?
The six cafés in Maspalomas serve tostadas, sandwiches, salads and pastries that can be made vegetarian. They also offer fresh juices, Canary Islands cheese and fruit.
When is the best time to visit the cafés in Maspalomas?
It’s well worth visiting the cafés in Maspalomas in the morning after a walk through the shifting sand dunes, or in the late afternoon near the Faro de Maspalomas. The mild temperatures in the south of Gran Canaria make it a pleasant place to visit all year round.
When are the cafés in Maspalomas open?
The cafés in Maspalomas usually open early in the morning between 8 am and 9 am and stay open until the evening. The exact opening times depend on the individual establishment and the season in San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Opening hours and other details are subject to change; please check before visiting.
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