Take a stark, narrow valley, add gleaming white apartments built into the hillsides, glorious views, tropical palms, and a sandy beach. Result: Puerto Rico, situated on the southwest coast of Gran Canaria, 25km from Puerto del Ingles. Steps thread the hills down to the beach and centre. Watersports are offered at the marina, as is deep-sea fishing. Tennis, squash, minigolf, a bowling alley and a waterpark can all be found here, making this a great place for a family holiday.
The gently shelving, man-made beach is very popular (expect crowds in high season).
The centre of Puerto Rico has an array of shops and boutiques. For real shopaholics, a trip out to Las Palmas is essential as the city boasts a wide selection of chic boutiques, comprehensive stores and large shopping malls.
Nightlife in Puerto Rico is centred around the traffic-free centre in the valley. It's crammed with discos and bars, many playing music - audible even from some apartments.
