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Maspalomas/PDI kiosks and Sunloungers

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By *aryoon OP   Man
over a year ago

southampton

Just back from a lovely week at Kiosk 4 in Maspalomas. There's not much info online as to post Covid updates so thought i'd write a quick guide for anyone headed there. The new Kiosks aren't presently open. Apparently due to politics, the council want too much rent money. Bit of a shame as you lose some social element mixing with those not in your immediate vicinity. No word on when they will open. The loungers and parasols cost 2.50 Euro each so 7.50 for a set. They aren't taking cash any longer so card or phone payments to avoid disappointment though the attendants always appreciate a spare euro or 2 as a tip. As for drinks there are regular people walking around selling cold alcoholic and soft drinks as well as pringles. Aside from that seems business as usual

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By *uv2kiss2Couple
over a year ago

Norwich

Thanks for the info . Do the attendants still put up the big blue wind breaks on a windy day ?

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By *exOnLegsPlymCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

Although beware the lookey-lookeys coming round selling rugs, watches, purses etc

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By *aryoon OP   Man
over a year ago

southampton

Lol yes the lookey lookey guys were selling blankets and some knockoff Gucci handbags! Yup the windbreaks still go up in high winds but we didn't experience any. The attendants are very friendly too. Look out for the sea on rough days (yellow /red flags) as the lifeguards aren't that close by and the waves can be strong. Also no toilets so about a 15 min walk to nearest facilities by the lighthouse (They cost a Euro to use)

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Don’t fancy leaving phones or cards on the beach should we want to for a dip In the sea

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Don’t fancy leaving phones or cards on the beach should we want to for a dip In the sea

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By *ay68Man
over a year ago

London

Sorry to be coarse, but are these f*****g kiosks ever going to be opened? They have lifted these impressive new structures into place along the beach and then silence!

Does anyone have any insider knowledge please?

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By *inimetroMan
over a year ago

ipswich

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By *lassy_coup1eCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Sorry to be coarse, but are these f*****g kiosks ever going to be opened? They have lifted these impressive new structures into place along the beach and then silence!

Does anyone have any insider knowledge please? "

We think the same. This has been going on for years now! How hard is it to sort this out and get the kiosks open. Even by Spanish standards this is really slow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By all previous accounts, money owed from the old kiosks was(and may still be) the issue but I think visitor numbers, or lack of them, over the last couple of years(covid obviously), has probably put off anyone a) from paying to have the matter resolved and b) from opening when they are likely to run at a loss.

Unfortunately, a Fab forum is likely to have little influence on when they will open??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Such a shame because they really are a great place for socialising, they really add to the beach vibe.

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By *aryoon OP   Man
over a year ago

southampton


"Don’t fancy leaving phones or cards on the beach should we want to for a dip In the sea

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We were the same but took the view that we could pause/cancel cards on our phone instantly in case of theft but its such a friendly place that people do watch out for you. Our old failsafe is to take a sandwich box and bury it under the sand with valuables when we take a dip. The obvious thing would be to put a bank of lockers attached to those shiny new kiosks but that probably won't happen! Alas they are quite strict with cashless, not the attendants fault but we saw multiple occasions where other beachgoers had to step in and shout someone the cost on their card in return for cash. Just thought best to let people know before they set out

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By *ay68Man
over a year ago

London

Well, it's been 4 weeks since the last update regarding the opening of the kiosks on the Maspalomas Beach.

Does anyone have any new information please?

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By *uv2kiss2Couple
over a year ago

Norwich

As of last week…..Kiosk's not open ….. sunbeds & unbrellas €2.50 each a day . Card only . Hawkers up & down the beach all day selling drinks & Pringle (singular)

We had a lovely time but have to say it’s nowhere near the same experience without the Kiosk open .

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By *usthere4uMan
over a year ago

North East

so cannot pay cash for sunbeds???

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By *opite 5Man
over a year ago

Bangor

Why on earth would they not be taking cash for loungers and umbrellas??? And please don't dare anyone say because of covid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why on earth would they not be taking cash for loungers and umbrellas??? And please don't dare anyone say because of covid."

I believe that Covid was the actual reason it was introduced....and it's probably now also easier for accounting/tax purposes, as the cash system was by all accounts dubious in that respect

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By *usthere4uMan
over a year ago

North East

so what are the options? get a card only for holiday? not very keen to take my card to beach..and have fees on top only for renting a sunbed...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"so what are the options? get a card only for holiday? not very keen to take my card to beach..and have fees on top only for renting a sunbed..."

Get a Revolut card, or similar and change money into Euros on it. If you take your phone to the beach, Revolut has one time only, virtual card built into the App, for added security

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By *ouldlove2Man
over a year ago

worthing

Get a post office travel card and down load min of £50 so you can pay for sun beds also any cafe etc you visit very safe way as card has no account details x

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By *usthere4uMan
over a year ago

North East


"Get a post office travel card and down load min of £50 so you can pay for sun beds also any cafe etc you visit very safe way as card has no account details x"
that sounds ok...so xan you tell me more about that please? from post office in spain or in uk? was thinking about monzo card but this option sounds much better..is just for a holiday

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By *ouldlove2Man
over a year ago

worthing

Get hour card from post office it had to be registered by them fill form in on line etc its very easy use it on hold or at home,i don't take my debt card out so.much now i just load say £50 on it and use it where ever ,tesco sansbury etc etc , if you want more money on it just type in your 3 security numbers job done x

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Get a post office travel card and down load min of £50 so you can pay for sun beds also any cafe etc you visit very safe way as card has no account details x that sounds ok...so xan you tell me more about that please? from post office in spain or in uk? was thinking about monzo card but this option sounds much better..is just for a holiday"

You get them from the Post Office in the UK. The process takes about 48 hours. You then link it to your bank account and then charge it using an app. Once charged you can then buy just about any currency at what we think are good rates.

The only downside is these cards expire after a while. But this could be considered a plus if you only want it for your holiday.

Our advice is to start the process of getting your card at least a week before you go on holiday because you have to wait for your card to arrive and then wait again till they link it to your bank account.

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By *unlovers70Couple
over a year ago

Overseas


"Get a post office travel card and down load min of £50 so you can pay for sun beds also any cafe etc you visit very safe way as card has no account details x that sounds ok...so xan you tell me more about that please? from post office in spain or in uk? was thinking about monzo card but this option sounds much better..is just for a holiday

You get them from the Post Office in the UK. The process takes about 48 hours. You then link it to your bank account and then charge it using an app. Once charged you can then buy just about any currency at what we think are good rates.

The only downside is these cards expire after a while. But this could be considered a plus if you only want it for your holiday.

Our advice is to start the process of getting your card at least a week before you go on holiday because you have to wait for your card to arrive and then wait again till they link it to your bank account. "

We fly out tomorrow so too late for us which is a shame as also not keen on taking bank cards to the beach so will just have to plonk our towels on the sand!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Get a post office travel card and down load min of £50 so you can pay for sun beds also any cafe etc you visit very safe way as card has no account details x that sounds ok...so xan you tell me more about that please? from post office in spain or in uk? was thinking about monzo card but this option sounds much better..is just for a holiday

You get them from the Post Office in the UK. The process takes about 48 hours. You then link it to your bank account and then charge it using an app. Once charged you can then buy just about any currency at what we think are good rates.

The only downside is these cards expire after a while. But this could be considered a plus if you only want it for your holiday.

Our advice is to start the process of getting your card at least a week before you go on holiday because you have to wait for your card to arrive and then wait again till they link it to your bank account.

We fly out tomorrow so too late for us which is a shame as also not keen on taking bank cards to the beach so will just have to plonk our towels on the sand! "

If you sign up for Revolut you can use the virtual Card on the App immediately....far better exchange rate too. You should check it out, lots of security features, instant notifications of any transactions on your account etc Only drawbacks are commission on currency exchange at weekends(free during weekdays) and only allowed to withdraw £200 a month cash, with the free account ...but you can use contactless as much as you want. Wouldn't be without it for travel now

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By *usthere4uMan
over a year ago

North East

great...thank you all for help...flying in august so.plenty of time

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By *unlovers70Couple
over a year ago

Overseas


"Get a post office travel card and down load min of £50 so you can pay for sun beds also any cafe etc you visit very safe way as card has no account details x that sounds ok...so xan you tell me more about that please? from post office in spain or in uk? was thinking about monzo card but this option sounds much better..is just for a holiday

You get them from the Post Office in the UK. The process takes about 48 hours. You then link it to your bank account and then charge it using an app. Once charged you can then buy just about any currency at what we think are good rates.

The only downside is these cards expire after a while. But this could be considered a plus if you only want it for your holiday.

Our advice is to start the process of getting your card at least a week before you go on holiday because you have to wait for your card to arrive and then wait again till they link it to your bank account.

We fly out tomorrow so too late for us which is a shame as also not keen on taking bank cards to the beach so will just have to plonk our towels on the sand!

If you sign up for Revolut you can use the virtual Card on the App immediately....far better exchange rate too. You should check it out, lots of security features, instant notifications of any transactions on your account etc Only drawbacks are commission on currency exchange at weekends(free during weekdays) and only allowed to withdraw £200 a month cash, with the free account ...but you can use contactless as much as you want. Wouldn't be without it for travel now "

Thanks, will check it out!

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