Southern Gran Canaria, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2024 / Southern Gran Canaria, Spain, Ben Hillman on 12 June 2024

Southern Gran Canaria, Spain, Ben Hillman

Ben Hillman flies to the Canary Island of Gran Canaria to help Tom from Scotland find the perfect holiday home. To help him in his search, he’s brought along his son Alan, who works with him in the building trade, and would love to visit for family holidays. With a budget of £120,000 Ben has 5 great options lined up, but will Tom love any enough to put in an offer?

About the area

Gran Canaria is the third largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, with a population of almost a million. Direct flights to its airport Las Palmas take around 4 hours from the UK. It’s an island with an unbelievably varied landscape: in fact a third of is UNESCO protected. The north is known for its volcanic beaches whereas much of the centre is green and agricultural. And there are of course the famous sand dunes in Maspalomas. Today’s search focuses along the southern coast where you can find the biggest beaches. Most have gorgeous golden sands and calm shallow waters. The resorts here have grown increasingly popular with tourists and the promenades, cafes and restaurants are bustling with visitors enjoying the glorious year-round sunshine.

Property 1

1 Bedroom Hillside Apartment in Puerto Rico

As well as the communal pool this apartment has a good sized terrace, with views overlooking Puerto Rico and the sea. Inside is an open plan kitchen dining and living room, and there’s a double bedroom.

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Valued at £113,158 at the time of filming.

Property 2

1 Bedroom Sea View Apartment in Montaña de Amadores

At the back of the apartment is a great communal pool with sea views and there’s a terrace to the front with more views of the sea. It leads from a living room which is open plan with the kitchen diner. There’s a double bedroom and a shower room.

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Valued at £118,860 at the time of filming.

Property 3

2 Bedroom Project Apartment in Playa del Cura

As well as the communal pools this apartment has a front terrace with sea views. Inside is a large open plan living dining room, a separate kitchen, there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Valued at £114,035 at the time of filming.

Property 4

2 Bedroom Modern Apartment in Montaña los Vélez

As well as an underground parking space this flat shares a communal roof terrace with 6 other properties and has a store room, as well as some private outside space too. Inside is unfurnished with an open plan living dining room and kitchen, there’s a double bedroom, a second smaller double and a shower room.

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Valued at £105,263 at the time of filming.

Property 5

1 Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rico

As well as the communal pool and lovely front terrace with sea views. This apartment has a bright living dining room which is open plan with the kitchen, there’s a double bedroom and a shower room.

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Valued at £113,158 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

8 Bedroom Luxury Villa in Puerto Rico

This is one of the most luxurious properties available to rent in this area. Overlooking Puerto Rico, this 8 bedroom modern villa is estimated to be worth over half a million pounds. Outside there’s a lovely private pool and sunny terraces. Inside there’s sleek contemporary design throughout its open plan living room and kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms.