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Playa de Pozo Izquierdo is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 210th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 33.6 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of El Matorral settlement, just 3.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and black sand & pebble 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 de Pozo Izquierdo 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Cueva Laya, which has a rating of 5.
Playa de Pozo Izquierdo is located in Las Palmas within El Matorral, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Maspalomas 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Maspalomas 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand
La Verga 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Playa de Tauro 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Taurito 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Playa de Mogan 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Playa de Tauro 2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Playa de Tauro 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Playa del Aguila 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Playa del Aguila 2.4 km
What to do in Playa de Pozo Izquierdo? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa de Pozo Izquierdo welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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Playa de Pozo Izquierdo has a golden sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Pozo Izquierdo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa de Pozo Izquierdo is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de Pozo Izquierdo is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa de Pozo Izquierdo for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Pozo Izquierdo.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Pozo is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 564 places to stay in the Playa de Pozo Izquierdo area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Pozo Izquierdo include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa de Pozo Izquierdo has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Playa de Pozo Izquierdo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Necropolis de Pozo Izquierdo located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Pozo Izquierdo 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.
Playa de Pozo Izquierdo (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 de Pozo Izquierdo (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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Miraverde 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Pasos Largos 3.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Risco del Paso 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Piedras Caidas 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access
Caleta del Sebo 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Los Rechazos 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maciot 7.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Miraverde 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Macher 3.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand
Puerto de la Cruz 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green pure water
Arrecife 1.2 km
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