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Dunes of Maspalomas

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You want sand? Go crazy. Take your bucket and spade to The Dunes of Maspalomas Natural Park with more than 6km of beaches. The sandy peaks are a popular tourist attraction and have been a nature reserve since 1987. This curvaceous landscape originated from coral reefs, converted into golden grains of limestone sand over thousands of years. Lawrence of Arabia wannabees can tour the area aboard humped beasties.