La Estrella

Playa El Barranquillo

Good for Relax

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About

Playa El Barranquillo is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 223th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 14.1 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Cendro settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with blue water and gray sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa El Barranquillo coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Hombre, which has a rating of 5.9.

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Historical

+20 ^oC +16 ^oC

Air temperature

5.5 M/S

Wind

+20 ^oC

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Cendro, Canary Islands, Las Palmas

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Very low occupancy in season

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

6.9/10

Cover

Bad

1.3/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

4.5/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Playa El Barranquillo is located in Las Palmas within Cendro, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Gran Canaria, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"Absolutely amazing! It's the perfect place to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of life. The scenery is breathtaking and the atmosphere is so peaceful. The sand is soft and the water is crystal clear. It's a wonderful spot to spend some quality time with friends and family. Highly recommended!"

Arya

"Beach - the perfect place for a summer vacation. "Super Beach" is the ideal spot for a sizzling summer holiday. Soak up the sun, feel the sand between your toes and enjoy the sound of the waves lapping against the shore. Relax and rejuvenate while taking in the breathtaking views. Enjoy a day of fun activities with friends and family. Make memories that will last a lifetime!"

Cecily Nyree

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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340m from the beach

Good

Flatguest La Estrella

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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3.6km from center

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Vivienda con encanto, en un complejo con piscina

350m from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

Vivienda con encanto, en un complejo con piscina

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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3.6km from center

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Noelia La Garita Beach y disfruta de tus vacaciones

400m from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Noelia La Garita Beach y disfruta de tus vacaciones

Entire Apartment

La Solana

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4km from center

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440m from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Sol y Mar

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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4km from center

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Maravillosa vivienda con piscina al lado del mar

460m from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Maravillosa vivienda con piscina al lado del mar

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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3.6km from center

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540m from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

ALLINSEA LA GARITA

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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4.1km from center

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540m from the beach

9.2

Excellent

La Garita beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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4.1km from center

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Casita Estrella con entrada independiente y patio

560m from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Casita Estrella con entrada independiente y patio

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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3.5km from center

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580m from the beach

7.9

Very good

ACOGEDORA CASITA CERCA DEL MAR

Entire Apartment

La Solana

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3.5km from center

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Paraiso en la Playa. Private Heated Pool

590m from the beach

9.7

Exceptional

Paraiso en la Playa. Private Heated Pool

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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3.4km from center

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620m from the beach

6.7

Good

Apartamento La Garita

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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4.2km from center

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650m from the beach

8.6

Excellent

La Garita Bay Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cendro

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4km from center

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Beach features

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape

Access

Cover and water

cover
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Deep blue

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.7 (Pleasant)

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8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

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Playa del Inglés

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water

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Maspalomas Beac III beach

Playa de Maspalomas

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand

Maspalomas 2 km

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Las Canteras Beach

Playa de Las Canteras

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.5 km

Tufia, Spain

Playa de Aguadulce

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Tufia 0.2 km

Playa del Aguila, Spain

Playa de San Agustin

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water

Playa del Aguila 1 km

Playa del Aguila, Spain

Playa de las Burras

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Playa del Aguila 2.4 km

La Gloria, Spain

Playa El Veril

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

La Gloria 3 km

Maspalomas, Spain

Maspalomas Wild

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand

Maspalomas 2.2 km

Calderin, Spain

Playa de Pasito Blanco

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green pure water, Fine sand bottom

Calderin 2 km

El Pajar, Spain

Playa Montana Arena

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand

El Pajar 3.2 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Panaderia La Fuente• 6 min walk
Restaurante Alisios...• 6 min walk
Restaurante La Esqui...• 7 min walk
La Sabina• 7 min walk

Attractions

Cueva de la Reina• 6 min walk
Lighthouse Taliarte• 2.4km
Parque de las Mil Pa...• 3.3km
Casa-Museo León y Ca...• 3.7km

Transport

LPA• 8.8km
Alba• 5.1km
Mini Train• 33km

Localities

Cendro• 3.8km
Las Palmas de Gran C...• 14.1km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Playa El Barranquillo?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa El Barranquillo?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa El Barranquillo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa El Barranquillo good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa El Barranquillo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa El Barranquillo good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa El Barranquillo secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa El Barranquillo?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa El Barranquillo.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Panaderia La Fuente is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa El Barranquillo?

There are 698 places to stay in the Playa El Barranquillo area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa El Barranquillo from parking?

The Playa El Barranquillo has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa El Barranquillo?

There are 4 attractions near Playa El Barranquillo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cueva de la Reina located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa El Barranquillo?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa El Barranquillo is August. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 17°C and water 20°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa El Barranquillo (Gran Canaria) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa El Barranquillo (Gran Canaria) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.