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Playa Los Frailes
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About
Playa Los Frailes 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 47.2 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Playa de Tauro settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear 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 Los Frailes 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 directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Amadores, which has a rating of 9.5.
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3.1
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Beach overall scores
Playa Los Frailes (Las Palmas) is located outside the Playa de Tauro settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Gran Canaria and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa Los Frailes with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"A great spot for some peace and quiet. It's easily accessible, so you don't have to go out of your way to get there. If you sit near the back wall, you may find that some elderly couples like to walk by you, even though there's plenty of room elsewhere on the beach. What's the deal with that?"
Garrick Andrus
"This location may not be the most spectacular one I've visited, but it still has its positives. The Spar shop nearby is great for stocking up on supplies, and there are a few decent eateries in the same area. Unfortunately, the beach itself leaves something to be desired - the sand is grey and the shoreline is quite rocky. Thankfully, it's not far to walk to better beaches."
Nathan O'Connor
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"A great spot for some peace and quiet. It's easily accessible, so you don't have to go out of your way to get there. If you sit near the back wall, you may find that some elderly couples like to walk by you, even though there's plenty of room elsewhere on the beach. What's the deal with that?"
Garrick Andrus
"This location may not be the most spectacular one I've visited, but it still has its positives. The Spar shop nearby is great for stocking up on supplies, and there are a few decent eateries in the same area. Unfortunately, the beach itself leaves something to be desired - the sand is grey and the shoreline is quite rocky. Thankfully, it's not far to walk to better beaches."
Nathan O'Connor
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- LPA• 37.6km
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- Mini Train• 17.6km
Localities
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Los Frailes?
The Playa Los Frailes is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Playa Los Frailes?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Los Frailes, 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 Los Frailes good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Los Frailes does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa Los Frailes 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa Los Frailes secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Los Frailes?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Los Frailes.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Tapas is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Los Frailes?
There are 1604 places to stay in the Playa Los Frailes area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Los Frailes from parking?
The Playa Los Frailes 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa Los Frailes?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Los Frailes that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cueva Bufadero de Tauro located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Los Frailes?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Los Frailes 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 Los Frailes (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Playa Los Frailes (Gran Canaria) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Playa Los Frailes for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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