IFA Hotel Faro is located in
Maspalomas, in the
Gran Canaria region of Canaries. The IFA Faro is a superb hotel, which is generating wonderful customer feedbacks. It has a fantastic beachfont position next to the famous Maspalomas lighthouse and the golden sand dunes.
Having been recently decorated, the hotel is immaculate and the food is of the usual high IFA standard.
The hotel is also ideal for golfers, as it is close by to the Maspalomas golf course.
We certainly recomend this hotel.
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YOUR HOTEL
Happiness at the seaside
The lighthouse of Maspalomas guides you there. The IFA Hotel Faro Maspalomas lies directly in its shadow on the southernmost tip of the island in a favoured position only a few steps from the sea.
Whosever stays here soon feels at home so far from home. This is guaranteed by the homely and friendly atmosphere. The attention to detail, personal service as well as the elegant atmosphere are very important to us in the IFA Hotel Faro Maspalomas.
A sun-lounger and towel is always ready for you, not only on the sun terrace directly by the sea, but also in the hotel garden with the large heated pool.
The IFA Hotel Mapalomas is also valued by the local inhabitants, the “Canarios”, as a well-kept secret, not only because of the dream-like location on the sea but also because of the excellent cuisine.
SURROUNDING
Maspalomas
Maspalomas lies on the southernmost tip of Grand Canary.
Maspalomas seems to be a palm-ringed oasis with tropical vegetation on the edge of the sand dunes. Maspalomas is a favoured holiday area with some extremely comfortable hotels and bungalows.
The 18 hole Maspalomas Golf course is well known amongst golfers and the wonderful location of the course is much appreciated.
There are many shopping opportunities and a great deal of entertainment available offering a great variety of things to do as well as many sports’ facilities.
The 6 kilometer long fine,sandy beach stretches from Maspalomas to Playa del Inglés.
Grand Canary
The Canaries consist of eight islands. No one island is the same as another but Grand Canary is notable through its size and the many different zones of vegetation and topographical features. Beaches and sand dunes ring the coast, thick forests of fir trees cover the mountains and wonderful palm groves surround the gorges in the south with fertile valleys to be found in the north. Those that have experienced these overwhelming sights know why Grand Canary has the reputation of being a “miniature continent”.
The south of Grand Canary is the chief area for holiday makers and sun-seekers with enormous dunes, golden sandy beaches and is a paradise for lovers of water sports.
Sightseeing on the Island
We recommend that you try some of these suggested itineraries in order to get to know the island better.
Northern Route
Las Palmas of Grand Canary / Las Canteras (59 km)
The town was founded in 1478 by the Castillians and was even then an important centre of trade for the three continents. The Las Canteras beach is also to be found here - a 3 kilometer long sandy beach which is counted amongst the best city beaches in the world.
ARUCAS (68 km)
This town has a long tradition of handwork and there is evidence of the carving of blue stone. The parish church of San Juan Bautista from the 20th Century is the main landmark.
MOYA / Los Tiles (79km)
The natural fortress of Bosque de Los Tiles is to be found here and is a protected nature reserve.
TEROR (74 km)
A small town which is recognised as the religious centre of the island through the patron saint of the island – the Virgen del Pino.
Cenovio de Valerón (90 km)
To be found in the town of Santa Maria de Guia it used to be used as a grain silo by the original inhabitants. The famous tiles “pintaderas canarias” originate from here with their symbols of the Guanche – the original inhabitants of the island.
Southern Route
AGUIMES / Bararanco de Guyadeque (31 km)
This town is to be especially recommended with its historic town centre, the bishop’s palace and the beautiful nature reserve, Barranco de Guaydeque, from which it is believed the original island inhabitants used to live.
Pozo Izquierdo (23 km)
The world-famous beach where the annual windsurfing chamopoinships take place.
Maspalomas Costa Canaria
The 17 kilometer long coastline which includes the beaches of Aguila, Las Burras, El Ingles and Maspalomas as well as the nature reserve of the dunes of Las Palomas.
Western Route
Puerto de Mogán (34 km)
In Puerto de Mogán there is always the chance of buying freshly caught fish and the well kept town with its interesting architecture is worthy of note.
AGAETE / Dedo de Dios (88 km)
In this fishing village in the north of the island the landmark of Grand Canary – the rock monolith “el Dedo de Dios” – the finger of God - is to be found.
Inland Routes
Jardín Canarion (62 km)
A botanical garden with a large range of different plants. It also serves the study and protection of Morroccan flora.
Monumento Natural de Bandama (55 km)
In the town of Santa Brigida in the north east of the island is the Bandam crater – the largest in the world, with a diameter of approximately 1,000 metres.
Tejeda / Roque Nublo (44 km)
Situated between two cliffs a favoured place with wonderful views. On one side is the Roque Nublo and on the other the Roque Bentayga. Both these rocky cliffs were revered by the ancient Canarians. The whole of Tejeda typifies the island architecture.
Presas de Chira y las Nińas (25 km)
Grand Canary is the island of the archipelago which makes the best use of water (rain, underground canals). As the banana plantations were established during the 20th Century the owners and farmers were constantly obliged to find new sources of water. To this end they built huge tanks in order to store the water.
ACCOMMODATION
Rooms
The total of 188 rooms satisfy the highest expectations of comfort – all bathrooms are in marble and have a hairdryer, cosmetic mirror and bath robes. Air conditioning, carpeted floor, minibar, direct-dial telephone, stereo equipment and television are in all rooms. The room safe may be used on payment of an additional charge.
All rooms have a furnished terrace with sun-lounger and chairs. According to the room category booked rooms have a direct or indirect sea view.
In addition the IFA Hotel Faro Maspalomas has suites on each floor as well as no-smoking rooms.
Room service is also provided which will fulfil your gourmet pleasures.
Suites
In addition to the furnishings described above the suites all have a view direct to the sea, two balconies and a large living area, a larger bathroom with a dressing room and a guest toilet.
A maximum of three adults can be accommodated in a suite.
Room service is also provided which will fulfil your gourmet pleasures.
DINING
Restaurant Tamarona
Start the day with the varied breakfast buffet served between 8.00 and 10.30 a.m. in the “Tamarona Restaurant”. There is a designated no-smoking area.
The restaurant welcomes you in the evening with local and international cuisine with a choice of menu on five days. Once a week there is a Gala Dinner and well as a large themed buffet. The elegant “Restaurant Guatiboa” welcomes you with an a-la-carte menu every evening.
Café-Terrasse Panorama
Enjoy the view over the sea and treat yourself to homemade cakes and gateaux, ice specialities and snacks. In the Restaurant “El Jardín” you can enjoy local dishes and the ŕ-la-carte menu at the pool.
Bar Ganigo
In the “Ganigo Bar” you can order your favourite drink or try something different. Live music, shows and fashion shows take place here.
Room Service
The IFA Hotel Faro Maspalomas also offers room service if you would occasionally like to dine in private.
ENTERTAINMENT
Stroll through the varied boutiques, play a hand in the Bridge Room and relax in the evenings with shows and dancing with a live orchestra. Live music, shows, art exhibitions, fashion shows and much more besides are on offer in our “Ganigo Bar”.
Do you like sport? We offer the opportunity of gymnastics, table-tennis and billiards. There are a golf course and tennis courts nearby. As a guest at the IFA Hotel Faro Maspalomas you will be granted green fee reductions on many golf courses on Grand Canary.
SPORTS
Golf
Whoever wants to get “a hole in one” is well catered for at the IFA Hotel Faro Maspalomas. Golf with a reduction in the green fee is possible nearby. The two courses “Maspalomas Golf” and Salobre Golf” are also not far away.
On all courses on the island, whether in the north or south, you will receive a reduction on the green fees.
Maspalomas Golf Course
The course is surrounded by the dunes nature reserve. There is always a light sea breeze which makes an eighteen hole round agreeable. You have to achieve the par 73 through your own exertions. The Maspalomas course has been scene of the European PGA competitions on several occasions. Above all Hole 2 with a length of 350 metres is a real experience. From the tee you look over two levels – you can only guess the flight of the ball. Whoever achieves par 4 here has truly earned their holiday!
Salobre Golf
The Salobre course was inaugurated in 2002 – par 71 – and reflects the south of the island. Steep gorges, volcanic soil, views to the mountains and the sea and the bright green of the course itself. The golf buggy, tees, drinking water, ball, marker, tools repairs and all other usual services are included in the green fee. The 18 hole course with a maximum length of 6 kilometers has many attractions. Above all hole 14 stands out – ringed around with mountains and rocks in the middle of many cacti you seem to have teed-off in a desert landscape. Par 3 should be possible here.
DIRECTIONS
Arrival by plane
Only about 4 ½ hours from Central Europe, a sunny paradise awaits you. An island full of contrasts and surprises.
Several charter airlines fly directly to the airport of Las Palmas (LPA).
If you are flying from Germany, we will be happy to assist you with your flight reservation or car hire. Call free our German reservation centre (0800) 321 0 321.
By car from the Airport of Grand Canary
If you decide to hire a car follow the fast road GC 1 direction to the South (Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas).
Drive along this road for about 35 kilometres to the exit “Playa del Inglés/Maspalomas”.
When you arrive in Maspalomas take the main road C – 812, direction “Maspalomas-Faro” and drive to the end of the road.
You will see the Phare and on the left, the IFA Hotel Faro Maspalomas.
We wish you a good journey!
By bus from the airport of Grand Canary
After you have left the airport terminal, take bus 66 direction “Playa del Inglés/Faro”. Tell the driver you wish to go to the “Faro Maspalomas” stop.
At the bus stop you will see the Phare and the IFA Hotel Faro Maspalomas on the left.
The buses operate between 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. every 60 minutes.
We wish you a good journey!
