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Playa del Inglés facts for kids

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The shopping district along Playa del Inglés


Playa del Inglés is a popular beach resort. It is located on the south coast of Gran Canaria. This island is part of the Canary Islands in Spain. The name means "Englishman's Beach" in English.

Playa del Inglés is part of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana area. It is a very popular place for tourists to visit. In 2013, about 7,515 people lived there.

There are different ideas about how the resort got its name. One story says an English person moved to the area a long time ago. Another idea is that this person was actually French. But local people thought they were English.

Geography of Playa del Inglés

Playa del Inglés is part of a bigger resort area called Maspalomas. It is next to other towns like San Agustín and Sonnenland. South of the resort, you can find the famous Maspalomas Dunes. These are large sand dunes that look like a desert.

The area was mostly empty until the 1960s. Then, many buildings were built for tourists. Some of these were tall concrete buildings. But many have been updated recently. This makes them look nicer and fit better with the area.

There are several large shopping centers in the resort. The 'Yumbo' and 'Kasbah' are the biggest ones. These centers have many shops, restaurants, and places to have fun.

Yumbo Centrum: A Popular Meeting Place

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The Yumbo Centrum entrance
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Ecumenical Temple

The Yumbo Centrum is a very well-known shopping center. It has many shops and places to eat. It is also a popular spot for entertainment. Many different types of shows and events happen there.

Every year in May, a large festival takes place around the Yumbo Centre. Many people visit for this event. In 2011, over 100,000 people came to enjoy the celebrations.

In 2013, a fire happened in part of the center. It caused some damage to shops and entertainment spots. But many places were able to open again quickly. This was thanks to the hard work of the people who worked there.

Images for kids

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    Playa del Inglés in 2016

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    A view of Playa del Inglés

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    The Euro Palace Hotel in Playa del Inglés

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    The beach at Playa del Inglés

  • Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria 2016-6804 - panoramio

    Another view of Playa del Inglés

See also

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