If you are wondering where to go for the perfect beach holiday or vacation with great night life, then look no further, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain is the place to visit. It has miles of beautiful wide beaches with fine sand, but be careful which part you choose as there are nudist and gay sections as well. They are all immaculately kept, with plenty of loungers, sun shades and bars, selling drinks, snacks and ice creams. You can usually find a nice quiet spot in the vast sand dunes if you wish to be more alone.

The sunshine is almost one hundred per cent guaranteed as Playa del Ingles is on the south of the island and not far from the African coast, so even mid winter breaks are possible and popular. Don't forget the sun screen as even during January and February you can get severely burned!

The resort of Playa del Ingles certainly comes alive in the evening with plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants to suite every taste. Vast numbers of tourists arrive from all over northern Europe including the UK, Germany, Sweden and Holland and specialty bars and restaurants compete for their business, ensuring a good selection for everyone.

Tourists are spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation in Playa del Ingles as there are an abundance of hotels in all price ranges and self catering apartment complexes from the basic to the luxurious. Most of these can be booked online now offering the opportunity to make substantial savings on the typical package holiday.

For the more energetic visitors, water sports are available and include jet skiing and paragliding, with many others being offered nearby. For family friendly amusements why not visit one of the Gran Canaria water parks, there are a couple within a taxi ride away. Plenty of other interesting attractions (including a crocodile park) and day trips can be booked with local pick up points from the many tour companies, so shop around for the best deals.

Like all the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria has a very low tax regime so bargains can be found in one of the plentiful shopping centres (or local markets) in Playa del Ingles, particularly jewelry, perfume and electronics. Prices do vary in proportion to how well you can haggle, so always ask for a discount and don't be put off when they so no, eventually you will get one.