Opened in 2000, the smart Gran Hotel Vecindario Aeropuerto is located halfway between the southern beaches of Gran Canaria island and Las Palmas, 32 kilometres away. In royal blue and navy, the 171 guestrooms feature drape curtains, pine furniture and modern art prints on the walls. All guestrooms provide minibars, safes, direct-dial phones and cable TV with pay movies. Guests can enjoy an outdoor rooftop swimming pool with views of the ocean or have a massage at the health club on site. The hotel also offers a squash court and gym for more active residents. A mini shopping boulevard on the main floor provides a grocery, hairdresser and boutique shopping. Offering a variety of cuisine from Basque and Canary specialties to international dishes, the main restaurant has a seasonal á la carte menu. Guests who tire of lounging by the pool can find the beautiful golden beach of Playa de Poza Izqulerdo, two kilometres from the hotel, which is famous for its windsurfing. Alternatively, visitors can enjoy a wide range of musical and theatrical events at the Victor Jara Theatre, 300 metres from the hotel. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria International, 13 kilometres away.