Balito Beach holidays trundle along in the slow lane, with a couple of Gran Canaria's faster-paced customers running on either side.
Big on relaxing
On the size scale, Balito Beach definitely falls into the small scoop category. It’s barely more than a blob of sand and an all-by-itself hotel, which means it ranks highly in the relaxation stakes. In fact, the only thing that’s not chilled here is the weather. In true Canary Islands fashion, things stay toasty right through the winter months.
Bringing the noise
Things jolt into action if you pop across to either of Balito Beach’s closest chums. In one direction, Los Caideros and Arguineguin stock shopping malls, Caribbean-quality sands and a marina tasselled with modern hotels. Spin around, and there’s an even livelier customer in the other direction. Puerto Rico’s like a giant amphitheatre, with bars, restaurants and hotels stacked up in a steep U-shape around a golden streak of sand.