It’s one of those places where people look at their photos afterwards and ask me what filter I used. No filter. Just Maspalomas at golden hour.
I’m Slavik. I live in Las Palmas and photograph all over Gran Canaria — most sessions are in Maspalomas and Meloneras. I’ve been shooting at Maspalomas Beach since 2015: couples, families, solo travellers, maternity and everything in between. If you are staying in the south of the island, this beach is one of the best places I know for a photoshoot.
Why Maspalomas Beach Is One of My Favourite Locations to Shoot
Maspalomas sits at the very southern tip of Gran Canaria. It’s where the dunes end, the lighthouse stands, and the Meloneras resort area begins. That combination of landmarks, natural textures, and ocean backdrop gives me options that very few locations can match.
Near the Faro de Maspalomas
The lighthouse — Faro de Maspalomas — has been here since 1890. It’s calm, elegant, and gives photos a sense of place that’s immediately recognisable. I often use it as an anchor point for wide shots, with the couple or family in the foreground and the tower rising behind them.
Where the Dunes Meet the Sea
At the eastern end of the beach, the Maspalomas Dunes spill almost to the water’s edge. The textures here are hard to beat — pale sand, blue Atlantic, and that low evening light raking across the dunes. If you want dramatic, cinematic shots, this is where we go.
More about the Maspalomas Dunes and how a session there works.
Along the Meloneras Promenade
The Meloneras seafront is quieter and more elegant than the main beach stretch. The promenade runs along the Atlantic with clean lines, natural stone, and very little tourist noise in the early morning or at dusk. For editorial-style portraits — clean, modern, strong — this area works beautifully.
The Best Time of Day for a Beach Photoshoot at Maspalomas
I always recommend golden hour — the last 60 to 90 minutes before sunset. At Maspalomas, that is roughly 7:30–9:00 pm in summer and 4:45–6:15 pm in winter. The exact time shifts through the year and with the clock change, so when we plan your session I check the sunset time for your date.
During that window, the light is warm, soft, and flattering. Harsh midday sun creates flat, squinting photos. Golden hour creates something completely different — depth, warmth, and that quality of light that makes you look like you hired a lighting crew.
Early morning is also excellent. In the first hour or two after sunrise the beach is almost empty, the light comes in low from the east, and the colours are cooler and softer. If you prefer a calm, unhurried session without other tourists in the background, early morning is worth considering.
What a Maspalomas Beach Photoshoot Looks Like
I don’t pose people. Or rather — I give you a starting point, then let things develop naturally.
We might walk along the shoreline, stop at the dunes, sit on the sand near the lighthouse. I’ll give you small directions — look out at the water, walk towards me, hold each other — but I’m mostly watching for the in-between moments. The laugh that breaks out unexpectedly. The look over the shoulder. The hand reaching out.
Those are the photos that end up framed on walls.
A session is 90 minutes. At Maspalomas the beach, the edge of the dunes, the lighthouse and the promenade are a short walk apart, so we can move between them as the light changes. One person gets 100+ edited photos within 3 working days, two or three people get 150+ within 4 working days, and groups of 4–7 or more get 200+ within 5 working days. Everything comes in a private online gallery.
Not sure what to wear? See my guide to what to wear for a family or maternity photoshoot.
Who This Is For
Most of my Maspalomas beach sessions are for:
Couples on holiday — whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, a honeymoon, or just want proper photos together for once. The beach and the dunes give you a backdrop that needs no props.
Families — the beach is wide, flat, and easy to manage with kids. I know which spots avoid the crowds, and I’m patient with children. Some of my favourite photos have come from kids doing exactly what they weren’t supposed to be doing.
Solo travellers — if you’re here alone and want more than selfies at the lighthouse, a solo portrait session is one of the best things you can do on a holiday. No awkwardness, just good photos of you with the lighthouse or the dunes behind you.
Maternity — the beach at golden hour is a natural fit for maternity photography. Soft light, open space, room to move. I’ve shot many maternity sessions at Maspalomas and the results are consistently some of my most-loved work.
FAQ: Beach Photography at Maspalomas
Where exactly do we meet for a Maspalomas beach photoshoot?
I’ll send you a specific meeting point before the session — usually near the lighthouse or at a spot on the promenade depending on where we’re starting. It’s easy to reach by car or taxi from most resorts in the Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés area.
How far in advance should I book?
Two to four weeks ahead is usually enough. For December, Easter and summer weekends, please message me as soon as you have fixed your travel dates.
What should we wear for a beach photoshoot?
Light, comfortable clothing in natural tones — cream, white, pale blue, sandy colours — photographs well against the beach and dunes. Avoid busy patterns or very dark colours in direct sun. Beyond that, comfort matters most: wear clothes you can walk and sit on the sand in.
Do I pay in advance?
No. There is no advance payment — you pay after the shoot, by card or in cash.
Is the beach busy during golden hour?
The main Maspalomas beach does have people at golden hour, but I know the quieter stretches that avoid crowds. Near the dunes and lighthouse end it’s much calmer. Early morning sessions avoid this almost entirely — the beach is nearly empty in the first hours after sunrise.
How much does a beach photoshoot at Maspalomas cost?
One person is 200 €, two or three people are 250 €, and groups of 4–7 or more start from 300 €. Each session is 90 minutes and includes 100+, 150+ or 200+ edited photos, depending on the group size. You pay after the shoot.
Can we combine the beach with the dunes in one session?
Yes, and I often recommend it. The beach and the dune edge are minutes apart on foot. In a 90-minute session we can easily cover both, giving you variety in the backgrounds and lighting conditions within a single session.
Maspalomas Beach earns its reputation. The dunes, the lighthouse and the Atlantic light are all within walking distance, and the photos could not have been taken anywhere else.
A session for one person is 200 €, two or three people are 250 €, and groups of 4–7 or more start from 300 €. You pay after the shoot. All packages are on the price page.
Two to four weeks ahead is usually enough. For December, Easter and summer weekends, please message me as soon as you have fixed your travel dates. If you are visiting Gran Canaria and would like photos at Maspalomas, get in touch and we will find the time and spot together.
See you soon in Gran Canaria. — Slavik
Playa del Cura Photographer Slavik Robtsenkov
Solo Traveler Photographer in Gran Canaria
What to Pack for a Gran Canaria Maternity or Family Photo Shoot?
Business Portrait Photographer in Gran Canaria
Maternity photographer Lopesan Costa Meloneras
Private Photo Tour Gran Canaria
Maternity Photo Shoot Gran Canaria
Dance Photography Dunas Maspalomas Desert
Top couple photo shoot location in south Gran Canaria
Photographer barranco de las vacas
Stand-up paddleboarding
Music Video & Artist Photography in Gran Canaria — Anu Agafia
Family Photoshoot at Maspalomas Dunes and Beach
Engagement Photoshoot at Paradisus by Meliá Gran Canaria
