Find stress-free spots near the Maspalomas Dunes and Playa del Inglés: free areas, safe garages, updated blue-zone hours, and smart tips to avoid wasting time in high season.
Finding a spot can be tricky in high season. Choose the fastest route based on your plan and budget.
Tony Gallardo Park is the go-to free option with direct access to the reserve; arrive before 9:30 to get a spot.
Faro 2 Shopping Center offers 24/7 security and is a 10-minute walk from the sand; validate your ticket if you shop.
Skip endless loops by arriving early or during lunch (14:30–16:30). Keep a parking app ready for blue zones.
Free options
One of the best free areas. Spaces are limited and fill up fast in high season.
Streets around the park and Playa del Inglés offer free spots but require patience and a short walk.
Playa del Inglés
Safe, spacious, open 24/7 and just 10 minutes walking from the beach.
Closer to the sand, with variable rates and schedules. Ideal for short stays in off-peak hours.
If you stay nearby, ask for availability and cost; it is the easiest option in high season.
Regulated area
Monday to Saturday
9:00–14:00
16:00–20:00
Sundays & holidays
Free
Always check the street sign; there can be small changes.
Quick tips
Strategic point
The Faro parking is inside the Faro 2 Shopping Center. It is spacious, secure, and perfectly located for Playa del Inglés, the Maspalomas lighthouse, and nearby restaurants.
Access to the reserve
Direct access to the nature reserve and a short walk to the dunes. Arrive early to park close by.
Open in Google MapsA reasonable distance with full services. Perfect if you want to eat or shop afterward.
Open in Google MapsAvailable but fill quickly, especially on weekends or in high season.
Meloneras
Free and spacious parking, a few minutes from the beach.
View in Google MapsLimited spots, with regulated hours in some areas.
Wide streets where you can park; always check signs and restrictions.
Open in Google MapsReady-to-use maps
Tap a pin for direct directions and live parking availability.
Maspalomas Beach
Parking right by the beach is tough at peak hours, but these options help:
Some free, others paid; check schedules before leaving the car.
Occasionally available for visitors in low season.
Open in Google MapsPatience is key—avoid double parking or yellow curbs to dodge fines.
Quick tips
Use these simple moves to maximize beach time and avoid tickets or wasted loops.
Before 10:00 on weekends; 15:00–16:30 is a second window when many leave for lunch.
Keep valuables out of sight, choose lit areas, and validate your ticket when required.
Set alerts for remaining time in blue zones to avoid fines.
Accept an 8–15 minute walk from free areas; it's faster than circling beachfront streets.
FAQ
Mainly at Faro 2 Shopping Center and nearby streets (blue zone or free depending on schedule).
From the Maspalomas Lighthouse area, where you can start a walk with great vistas.
Beach, families, couples, nature and adventure, plus travelers seeking relaxation and the nature reserve.
About 6 km, making it one of the widest and most spectacular on the island.
October to March, when many Europeans escape winter. Weekends and holidays in that period are busiest—arrive earlier or book monitored parking.