Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria - A Place in the Sun

2022 / Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Ben Hillman on 24 June 2022

Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Ben Hillman

Before they met John and Liz had separately been visiting the island of Gran Canaria for many years, and five years ago were introduced to each other in the town of Puerto Rico. Now with retirement on the horizon where better than here to settle down to life in a new holiday home that one day could become their permanent home! Ben Hillman has five great properties lined up for their budget of £140,000, but will any of them be their perfect property?

About the area

Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is a holiday resort situated on the south-west coast of the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. It is one of the island’s most popular family resorts and is known for being one of the sunniest spots on the island.

There are plenty of amenities around town, such as bars, restaurants, shops and a popular public swimming pool. The beach at Puerto Rico is small but delightful; it doesn’t tend to get too crowded. There is a good range of water sports activities on offer – including jet-skiing, sailing, diving, big game fishing and windsurfing. There are also golf courses, a water park and a shopping centre nearby.

Property 1

One-bed apartment in Mar Paraiso

This one-bed apartment is located in the Mar Paraiso complex, about a five minute walk from the beach and local amenities (supermarket, pharmacy, café-bar, restaurants). It comes with a communal pool and terraces (which can be seen from the private balcony, along with some nice sea views). View more from the agent.

Valued at £136,036 at the time of filming.

Property 2

One-bed apartment in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

This third floor one-bed apartment is located close to Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria’s town centre (with all its amenities and beach), in an urbanisation with a communal pool (on the roof-top terrace). It also has its own private balcony. View more from the agent.

Valued at £152,252 at the time of filming.

Property 3

One-bed apartment in Las Palmas

Just a 15 minute walk to the beach, this one-bed ground floor apartment is located in Las Palmas and comes with its own private entrance and has a large private corner terrace with sea views. There is a communal pool, gardens and terraces (with BBQ area). View more from agent here.

Valued at £153,153 at the time of filming.

Property 4

One-bed apartment in Mogan

Modern apartment within walking distance of Amadores beach and the town centre of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria (with all its amenities). Access to apartment is one floor below street level. There is a communal pool and terraces. View more from the agent.

Valued at £130,631 at the time of filming.

Property 5

One-bed apartment in Playa del Cura

This one-bed apartment is located on the 5th floor of an urbanisation in El Cardenal (Playa del Cura), within easy walking distance of amenities. It comes with its own private garage. There is a communal pool (with children’s pool and water slide), a children’s play area and a restaurant & pool bar. View more from agent.

Valued at £170,270 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Five-bed villa in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

Quirky home on a large plot, with breath-taking views of the town, and a heated pool and jacuzzi. View more from the agent.

Valued at £1,300,000 at the time of filming.