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Melenara
Melenara Beach
Playa de Melenara
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Melenara Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 159th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 16.7 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Tufia settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with blue water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Melenara Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
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. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Aguadulce, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Beach overall scores
Melenara Beach is located in Las Palmas within Tufia, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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
"I absolutely adore that beach. It's easy to get to by car, and it's spotless. Plus, there are some great eateries right by the shore. And I'm a huge fan of the black sand!"
Albion Gogichashvili
"Playa de Melenara is a great spot for a relaxing sunbath before heading back home. It's a cozy little beach with lovely gray sand - perfect for soaking up some sun before you go."
Kai
User reviews
"I absolutely adore that beach. It's easy to get to by car, and it's spotless. Plus, there are some great eateries right by the shore. And I'm a huge fan of the black sand!"
Albion Gogichashvili
"Playa de Melenara is a great spot for a relaxing sunbath before heading back home. It's a cozy little beach with lovely gray sand - perfect for soaking up some sun before you go."
Kai
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- El Mago Karlín Resta...• 1 min walk
- La Posada del Mar• 2 min walk
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- La Rubia• 3 min walk
Attractions
- Lighthouse Taliarte• 12 min walk
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Transport
- LPA• 6.3km
- Alba• 7.3km
- Mini Train• 31.2km
Localities
- Tufia• 2.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Melenara Beach?
The coastline of Melenara Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Melenara Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Melenara Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Melenara Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Melenara Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Melenara Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Melenara Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Melenara Beach?
The bar is located right on the Melenara Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Mago Karlín Restaurante Melenara is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Melenara Beach?
There are 489 places to stay in the Melenara Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Melenara Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Melenara Beach from parking?
The Melenara Beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Melenara Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Melenara Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lighthouse Taliarte located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Melenara Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Melenara Beach 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?
Melenara Beach (Gran Canaria) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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