Maspalomas Station, Gran Canaria

Name: Maspalomas Station
Address: Gran Canaria, Spain

#15 among attractions in Gran Canaria

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Maspalomas Station is an INTA-operated, ESTRACK radio antenna ground station for communication with spacecraft located at the southern area of Gran Canaria island, on the INTA campus. It is situated on the Montaña Blanca hill and is visible from the coastal resort of Meloneras, close to Maspalomas. It was originally established in the 1960s to support NASA's nascent human spaceflight program. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 27°45'48"N, 15°38'1"W

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Maspalomas Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palmitos Park, Maspalomas Lighthouse, Yumbo Centrum, Aqualand Maspalomas.

5 miN
Zoo
Palmitos Park, Maspalomas
127 min walk • Nestled in the rolling landscape of Gran Canaria, Palmitos Park emerges as a verdant oasis in the sun-drenched city of Maspalomas, Spain. This enchanting zoo and botanical garden offers a unique blend of wildlife and exotic flora, making it an ideal destination for...
2.9 miSE
Museum, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Maspalomas Lighthouse, Maspalomas
74 min walk • Standing sentinel at the southern tip of Gran Canaria, the Maspalomas Lighthouse (Faro de Maspalomas) is not just a navigational aid but also a beacon of historical charm in the city of Maspalomas, Spain. This iconic structure, which dates back to the 19th century, has...
3.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Yumbo Centrum, Playa del Inglés
89 min walk • The Yumbo Centrum is a shopping centre on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. It is situated in the tourist resort of Playa Del Ingles, between Avenida de Tirajana and Avenida de España.
2.1 miNE
27°46'44"N • 15°36'17"W
Aqualand Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés
53 min walk • Water park, Amusement park, Swimming
5 miW
27°47'20"N • 15°42'36"W
Angry Birds Activity Park, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
128 min walk • Amusement, Playground, Mini golf
3.9 miE
27°45'36"N • 15°34'11"W
Centro Comercial Kasbah, Playa del Inglés
100 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4.6 miE
27°45'49"N • 15°33'28"W
Playa de las Burras, Playa del Inglés
118 min walk • Beach
1.3 miSE
27°45'4"N • 15°37'2"W
Lopesan Meloneras Golf, Playa del Inglés
34 min walk • Golf
3.2 miE
Neighbourhood
San Fernando de Maspalomas, Maspalomas
83 min walk • 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.
3.6 miSE
Park, View point
Dunas de Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés
92 min walk • 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.
2.6 miSE
Locality
Meloneras
67 min walk • 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. It is mostly characterised by tourist hotels and other accommodation.