Maspalomas Dunes at Sunset, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Maspalomas, Maspalomas , Spain
The protected sand dunes of Maspalomas Natural Reserve stretch toward the Atlantic Ocean during golden hour sunset on March 12, 2019, in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.
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The Desert Meets the Sea
The Dunas de Maspalomas represent one of Europe's last remaining desert landscapes, where Saharan sands cascade toward the turquoise Atlantic waters.
A Protected Ecosystem
This 404-hectare natural reserve has been protected since 1987, preserving unique flora and fauna adapted to the harsh coastal desert conditions.
Canary Islands' Natural Treasure
Located at the southern tip of Gran Canaria, these dunes attract visitors seeking an otherworldly landscape just steps from luxury resorts.
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