Ready for an education in local botany? Maspalomas Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from central San Bartolomé de Tirajana. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is relaxing and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Maspalomas Dunes, located nearby.