Las Meloneras

Set on Gran Canaria's southern shores is the exclusive resort of Meloneras, with its endless golden sands, shopping centre, and wealth of bars and restaurants. Holidays in Meloneras are based round the palm-lined, white-sand beach with its calm, quiet atmosphere - perfect for sunbathers and swimmers. Meloneras is also particularly popular with windsurfers due to the offshore breeze.

Visitors can browse the brand new shopping centre for anything from designer labels to local handicrafts and souvenirs. Golf enthusiasts can practise their game on the 18-hole golf course with its spectacular coastal views. Other activities include camel treks, jeep safaris, horse riding, and a fun day out at the nearby water park. Holidays in Meloneras border the larger resort of Maspalomas with its four-mile stretch of powdery white sand and spectacular sand dunes.

Evenings in Meloneras are a relaxed affair, with restaurants serving traditional Spanish dishes and a few chilled out bars. A beachfront promenade runs from Maspalomas, through Meloneras, to neighbouring Veradero. The promenade is lined with laid back bars and restaurants. Those looking for a more hectic scene can head to the resort of Playa del Ingles, three miles, (five kilometres) away, with its pulsating discos and nightclubs.