Sonnenland
Sonnenland is a district of Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria, set on a hillside above Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. Originally designed for expatriates, it is gradually becoming home to a growing number of Spanish residents, many of whom work in the surrounding tourist areas such as Arguineguín, Maspalomas, and Puerto Rico.Sonnenland was constructed in the 1980s, chiefly with bungalows.Notable Places in the Area
Maspalomas Dunes
Nature reserve
The Maspalomas Dunes are sand dunes located on the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria, Province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. Maspalomas Dunes is situated 2½ km southeast of Sonnenland. Photo: Discasto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Maspalomas Lighthouse
Monument
The Maspalomas Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse at the southern end of the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, in the Canary archipelago. Maspalomas Lighthouse is situated 3 km south of Sonnenland. Photo: Wouterhagens, Public domain.
Yumbo Centrum
Shopping center
The Yumbo Centrum is a shopping centre on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. Yumbo Centrum is situated 2½ km east of Sonnenland. Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Charco de Maspalomas
Water feature
Charco de Maspalomas is situated 2½ km south of Sonnenland. Photo: MJJR, CC BY 3.0.
Localities in the Area
Maspalomas
Town
Southern part of Gran Canaria and is the tourist center of the island. Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Meloneras
Suburb
Meloneras is a tourist town on the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, part of the town of Meloneras in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. Photo: MJJR, CC BY 3.0.
San Fernando de Maspalomas
Suburb
San Fernando is the northern quarter of Maspalomas in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, and as well the name of the parish for all of Maspalomas.
Sonnenland
- Type: Suburb
- Description: district in Canary Islands, Spain
- Location: Canary Islands, Spain, Iberia, Europe
Latitude 27.7601° or 27° 45' 36.4" north | Longitude -15.6026° or 15° 36' 9.2" west |
Population 3190 | Elevation 73 metres (240 feet) |
OpenStreetMap ID node 1441041087 | GeoNames ID 6355198 |
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Also Known As
- Spanish: Sonnenland
- Sonneland
In the Area
Localities
- El TableroSuburb
- Pedrazo BajoSuburb
- CalderínHamlet
- PedrazoSuburb
Landmarks
- Parque Urbano Del SurPark
- El Tablero Centro ComercialRetail area
- Parque V CentenarioPark
- Mercado Municipal San FernandoMarket
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- SparSupermarket
- Vista Bonita - Gay & Lesbian ExclusivoHotel
- Vista BonitaBus stop
- Vista OasisHotel
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