Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas

We are entering one of the most significant natural treasures of the Canary Islands: the Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas. Spanning approximately four hundred hectares, this protected area is a complex…

The core of the reserve is the field of mobile dunes, a dynamic landscape where the wind acts as a master sculptor. These dunes are not fixed objects but are in a state of constant migration, moving from the west toward the east. …

At the edge of the dunes lies La Charca, a brackish lagoon that serves as a vital oasis for both resident and migratory wildlife. This body of water is formed where the freshwater runoff from the ravines meets the salt water of…

In the arid environment of the Maspalomas Dunes, survival requires extraordinary adaptation. The plants that grow here, known as halophytes, have evolved to thrive in nutrient-poor, saline soils with very little fresh water. …

The wildlife of the Maspalomas Dunes is as unique as its flora. Perhaps the most famous inhabitant is the Gran Canaria Giant Lizard (Gallotia stehlini). …

To truly appreciate the Maspalomas Dunes, one must understand the complex geomorphological processes that create and maintain them. This is a landscape in motion, governed by the laws of physics and the relentless energy of the…

The Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas holds immense value far beyond its aesthetic appeal. From a scientific perspective, it is a living laboratory where researchers from around the world come to study coastal…

As we prepare to leave the shifting golden expanse of the Maspalomas Dunes, take a final look at the horizon. The landscape you see now is already different from the one you entered an hour ago. …