4 hours by plane from Paris, Las Palmas airport, on the island of Gran Canaria . Beyond its volcanic landscapes, hiking trails , steep terrain offering breathtaking views of the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean or the dunes of Maspalomas that have nothing to envy in the Sahara , comes mainly for its subtropical climate . The sun and the weather have found refuge in Gran Canaria : it generally makes between 26 ° C and 30 ° C in summer and easily 25 ° C in the middle of December. Inevitably it attracts tourists and many complexes have been built in mass along the coast. Among them: the Lopesan Villa del Conde , a 5-star resort that combines everything you need to spend a relaxing 100% week . And especially a Marine Spa to remake a beauty .
The Lopesan Villa del Conde, a resort built in the style of a local village
The Lopesan Villa del Conde is at the end of its nose after a 40-minute shuttle ride from Las Palmas airport. The green grass of the golf course that adjoins the hotel contrasts with the almost desert landscape that surrounds us. Height under ceiling several meters, stone columns that support the vaulted roof, marble floor ... The huge entrance hall of the resort is cathedralesque. Normal since it is in fact a replica of the Cathedral of Aguimes , the small Canarian village whose owner of the premises is native. Same ambience of peaceful hamlet while wandering in the alleys of the very large garden of the hotel (34 000m2). And what we love above all: the beautiful walk that runs along the place ... and the ocean! The ideal setting for morning running .
Nearby Activities & Points of Interest
So yes, we do not go to Gran Canaria to fill up with museums , however, this island with such a pleasant climate is full of activities to combine with many. For lovers of golf , head towards the courses of Meloneras or Maspalomas . For the other sports enthusiasts, there are many water sports activities in Gran Canaria: windsurfing, scuba diving , paragliding , quad biking , hiking in the steepest corners of the island ... stop in Puerto de Mogan , about 20 minutes from the Lopesan Villa del Conde. Behind the gigantic tourist complexes, the bougainvilleas have invaded this small fishing port typical and full of charm. It is said to be known as the "Little Venice" for its inner canals. Passage also forced by Las Palmas , the capital of the island. Its colorful architecture recalls that of Havana in Cuba . We walk through the streets and visit the neighborhood of Vegueta , the oldest in the city, which was declared World Heritage by Unesco in 1990.
Relaxing break at the hotel's Marine Spa
But since we go to Gran Canaria especially to rest in the sun, obviously, we take the opportunity to make a jump to the Spa of Lopesan Villa del Conde . The setting is idyllic: private cabins and jacuzzis overlook the sea. To discover in the "thalasso circuit" : a multi-jet swimming pool with sea water, a floatation pool , a foot reflexology pool, a sauna ... Not really a thalasso, in the sense that we hear it, it is rather a great center of well-being with sea water where one gets pampered. The cure to be tested: the beauty treatment made in Canarie at 375 € which includes two days free access to the Spa facilities, a 50 minutes face treatment , a 1h50 Indocean body treatment ( exfoliation , milk bath, massage mixing Asian and Indian techniques, body wrap), a 50-minute manicure and a 1:20 pedicure . To be beautiful and relaxed to the tips of the nails!
The good address, but for whom?
The Lopesan Villa del Conde may not be the ideal place for lovers of small spaces that are cozy and full of charm. The address is rather adapted to those who seek relaxation, relaxation and good weather in a quiet and peaceful place. Buffet restaurant, à la carte restaurant , bar, swimming pool, aquagym lessons, fitness room ... there is everything in the complex and most of the tourists staying there stay on site. The entertainment, (especially concerts and dance), are many and different every night. On the reception side we speak Spanish, English, German and a little French and the tourists come mainly from Germany , the United Kingdom and the Scandinavian countries like Norway or Sweden. And since there are no small savings, one can do its duty-free shopping a few meters from the hotel. There are several perfumeries and large ready-to-wear brands such as Mango , Lacoste , Hugo Boss , Massimo Dutti ...
How are we going there ?
With the tour operator Thalasso n ° 1 (01 42 25 52 85), a tour operator specializing in well-being, with a hundred addresses in France and some sixty abroad (Canaries, Spain, Madeira, Tunisia , Morocco and Sardinia this summer). The 5-star hotel and lodging package at the Lopesan Villa del Conde, 5-star in Las Menoleras near Las Palmas, is affordable: from 1099 € for 7 nights with breakfast, return flight from Paris , Lyon, Nantes or Lille and transfer to the hotel.
