FabSwingers.com forum: Gran Canaria - Advice for newbies (couple)

By *dyCouple OP Couple
38 weeks ago

Kirkcaldy

Evening all. We are thinking of going to GC next year late spring/early summer. So much info here but it’s overwhelming! Just looking for a bit of advice on what times of year are good, what areas are best to look at hotels etc

Would be looking to mix the normal holiday stuff with a bit of fab fun, in the dunes and perhaps some clubs some evenings.

Any pointers appreciated

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By *oeAnneCouple
38 weeks ago

Belfast

October and November is considered high season. Things are quieter during the traditional summer months apparently but busy enough at other times. PDI/Maspalomas is where the clubs are situated. You can mix things up there, beach by day and clubs at night etc. Playing in the dunes is frowned upon now and you risk a fine.

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By *heafterpartypairCouple
38 weeks ago

bromley

We went as newbies last year feel free to get in touch

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By *allcurvywsmCouple
38 weeks ago

weston super mare

From mid September till March, oct and Nov being the busiest time, we normally go end of September/October and swingers everywhere, look up eden club in gc, they have a guide to swinging in and around playa del ingles x

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By *uriouscouple105Couple
38 weeks ago

Fife

First time for us this November coming. Excitement and apprehension all rolled into 1. Can't wait. Happy to give you details once we're home from fellow fifers

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By *x2 4 funCouple
38 weeks ago

Southampton

Been going to gc since 1989 so if you need any advice dm us

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By *orkshireDrifterMan
38 weeks ago

Nafferton, nr Driffield.

"October and November is considered high season. Things are quieter during the traditional summer months apparently but busy enough at other times. PDI/Maspalomas is where the clubs are situated. You can mix things up there, beach by day and clubs at night etc. Playing in the dunes is frowned upon now and you risk a fine. "

So "playing in the dunes....risks a fine"?

That kills a good percentage of their tourist trade then. So Gran Canaria is now just like any other tatty overpriced Spanish resort.

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By *oeAnneCouple
38 weeks ago

Belfast

The dunes are a protected habitat. They're trying to get the vegetation to grow back in certain areas. You can walk through them using the paths but the roped off areas should be respected.

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By *alpe64Man
38 weeks ago

Calpe

So "playing in the dunes....risks a fine"?

That kills a good percentage of their tourist trade then. So Gran Canaria is now just like any other tatty overpriced Spanish resort."

They are protecting their nature, and if you think it's overpriced then stay at home.

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By *weetHotwifeCouple
38 weeks ago

Northampton

So "playing in the dunes....risks a fine"?

That kills a good percentage of their tourist trade then. So Gran Canaria is now just like any other tatty overpriced Spanish resort."

The Dunes are a protected area and that has to be respected. There is an abundance of swinger related bars/clubs/resorts in PDI. Gran Canaria is hardly tacky, there are beautiful areas and sites to visit. The fact that playing in the Dunes is now not allowed certainly does not have have an effect on the tourist trade to the island.

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By *he Masked SwingersCouple
38 weeks ago

Maspalomas

So "playing in the dunes....risks a fine"?

That kills a good percentage of their tourist trade then. So Gran Canaria is now just like any other tatty overpriced Spanish resort."

So what percentage is that? Less than 1% if you’re lucky.

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By *forfuntimesCouple
38 weeks ago

Sheffield

So "playing in the dunes....risks a fine"?

That kills a good percentage of their tourist trade then. So Gran Canaria is now just like any other tatty overpriced Spanish resort."

Have you actually been to Gran Canaria??

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By *azmar62Couple
38 weeks ago

Hinckley

So "playing in the dunes....risks a fine"?

That kills a good percentage of their tourist trade then. So Gran Canaria is now just like any other tatty overpriced Spanish resort."

Mr bah hum bug. You seem to be in a minority of one. The rest of us have a wonderful time. It’s not just about being able to pull. Stay home or go elsewhere.

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By *azmar62Couple
38 weeks ago

Hinckley

Our advice would be to book a hotel. From September it’s fairly busy. We’re staying in gold by the marina, it’s a beautiful hotel. Five minutes from Yumbo center and five minutes from Cita. But there are others. It was an adventure for us. But we love it.

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By *dyCouple OP Couple
38 weeks ago

Kirkcaldy

thanks guys for the info, appreciated! will have a think and maybe send some pms soon

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By *rettyflamingoWoman
36 weeks ago

Preston

Newbie, thinking of coming over in jan 26, will be my first time so any advice welcome xx

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By *uboCouple
36 weeks ago

East kilbride

To the OP, you mention late spring/early summer. The whole of March and well into April is ideal for both a swinging holiday and/or relaxing one. The swinging side starts to taper off as you go into May and starts to pick up again in Sept. Many clubs close or take hols in summer months so just be aware.

As others have mentioned,oct nov and dec are the busiest time in the swinging calender.

Pm us if you need more.

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By *uff and FruitCouple
36 weeks ago

Peterborough

Will be our first visit late October. Staying at HL Suites so any information welcome. Just now finding all the posts about PDI and learning more x

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By *oinus7378Couple
36 weeks ago

Staffordshire

We went for our first time in 2024, and are returning on the 10th Jan26 to Gold. Think our first time was more of a test the water. Looking forward to exploring more this next time. We would definately recommend the hotel just purely because breakfast is served until 12:00..

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By *onglegs888Couple
36 weeks ago

Birmingham

This is personal opinion so not everyone will agree -

When - early/mid Oct we like best. From a social side we’ve found Oct to be more when UK people visit, Nov we found more European (German/scandi) visitors. Both have pros/cons and can bring very different vibes.

Where - there are loads of choices for accomodation. For a 1st visit you can’t go wrong with Gold. Nice hotel, lots of similar minded people will be there and it’s central to pretty much much everything. We always stop at Venus now, would def recommend a day trip there.

Again a personal view, but I’d say it took us 2/3 visits before we really got our heads around what we like, where we like to go etc. There’s huge variety on offer and what one person likes another hates. For a 1st holiday go and try all the main bars/clubs… some you’ll love some you’ll hate.

It’s a beautiful island with so much more on offer than just swinging… mix up the vanilla and naughtiness and you’ll fall in love with the place.

Happy for a DM if you need more info

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