Anfi del Mar 1

Anfi del Mar 1 is an aparthotel for divers who prefer room to spread out, a kitchen for practical meals and the option of stepping straight onto the beach rather than negotiating another shuttle. The setting is beachfront, with sea views, a garden, a sun terrace and an outdoor pool that stays open throughout the year. There is also a hot tub for the moments when your legs have decided that one more staircase is a personal insult.

The apartment format makes this a sensible choice for couples who want more than a bedroom, and for families who value separate living space. A private entrance, soundproofing, air conditioning and a balcony give you somewhere to shut the door on the day. The resort's website is available in English, Spanish, German and Norwegian, so English-speaking guests can use the resort's online information before arrival.

You are in La Playa de Arguineguín, on Gran Canaria's south coast, with Anfi Beach directly beside the property. Playa de Patalavaca is about half a mile away on foot, while Costa Alegre is roughly 1.5 miles away and Playa Las Marañuelas about 1.6 miles. For a change of scene, Playa de Puerto Rico is around 2.2 miles away by road.

You do not need to organise an evening expedition simply to find food. La Posada Tex-Mex is about 20 feet away, El Café around 150 feet and Tapas Tapas roughly 400 feet. The Maspalomas Lighthouse and the Maspalomas Botanical Park are each about 9 miles away by road, and Anfi Tauro Golf Course is 4.3 miles from the property.

The one-bedroom apartment is the useful part of the proposition: a separate bedroom, a living room with sofa and seating area, and a dining space rather than a single room where every activity competes for the same chair. The fully equipped kitchenette gives you a stovetop, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and coffee machine. That matters when you return tired, hungry and not remotely interested in dressing up for dinner.

A washing machine and tumble dryer take some of the irritation out of a longer stay, while the balcony gives you somewhere to sit with a coffee or let ordinary holiday laundry dry. The apartment has air conditioning and a fan, plus soundproofing for a better night's recovery. Sea, pool or garden views are available according to the apartment, so check the view attached to the option you choose rather than assuming every balcony faces the Atlantic.

The layout works for a couple who want breathing room and for a family using the sofa bed in the living area. Children of any age are welcome, with cots available for children up to two years on request; extra beds are not available. The apartments have a private bathroom, with some configurations also offering an additional toilet, and the building has a lift and wheelchair-accessible units.

This is an apartment stay, so your own dining table and kitchenette are part of the daily plan rather than emergency equipment. The fridge, dishwasher and cooking facilities let you keep breakfast simple, prepare something after a long day in the water or avoid turning a late arrival into a restaurant search. Grocery deliveries are available, and there is a minimarket on site for the sort of forgotten item that becomes surprisingly important after sunset.

When cooking feels like unnecessary admin, the property has a bar, a pool bar and a snack bar. Packed lunches are also available, which can be useful when your day begins before anyone is ready for a leisurely meal. Nearby restaurants include La Posada Tex-Mex, El Café and Tapas Tapas, all within a few hundred feet. The dining offer is therefore flexible rather than tied to a stated board formula: prepare food in the apartment, grab something casual on site or walk a very short distance for dinner.

The year-round outdoor pool, sun terrace, loungers and umbrellas cover the basic post-dive requirement: somewhere horizontal, preferably with a cold drink within reach. There is also a hot tub and an open-air bath, while the garden gives you a change from the tiled pool area. A water slide and a games room make the resort workable for families, although the apartment layout means adults can retreat to their own living space when the energy levels stop matching.

For a quieter recovery day, the Anfi Wellness Centre offers massages, facials, hammam, sauna, jacuzzi, mud baths and body wraps, with a relaxation lounge and wellness packages. A fitness centre is available for those who still feel the need to move after carrying kit around. Boat outings, island trips, waterfall visits, market excursions and snorkelling are among the activities available in the wider resort programme, while golf is also an option at Anfi Tauro.

Gran Canaria Airport is about 25 miles away by road. An airport shuttle and other shuttle services are available, and car hire can be arranged. Private parking is available on site, with no reservation needed. The property also has a 24-hour reception, concierge service, tour desk, luggage storage and an ATM, which keeps the practical errands from taking over the holiday.

Check-in runs from 16:00 to 23:30, while check-out is from 08:00 to 10:00. You need to give the property your expected arrival time. Cash is accepted for payment. Smoking is not allowed, parties are not permitted and quiet hours run from 21:00 to 09:00, so this is better suited to guests who appreciate a proper night's sleep than to anyone planning to recreate a nightclub on the balcony.

Children are welcome, but the minimum age for check-in is 18. Daily housekeeping is available, as are dry cleaning and ironing services. Free wired internet is available throughout the property, and the apartments include a flat-screen television, telephone, safety deposit box and hairdryer.