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Playa del Lagarto
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About
Playa del Lagarto is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 196th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 26.1 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Cueva de las Cruces settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa del Lagarto 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.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is North Beach Sardina, which has a rating of 6.8.
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Beach overall scores
Playa del Lagarto (Las Palmas) is located outside the Cueva de las Cruces 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, 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
"Gáldar's Municipality hosts a stunning beach, situated next to the Botija archaeological site and the new wind farm. Its crystal clear waters make it an ideal spot for divers, snorkelers, and fishermen alike. With moderate to strong waves all year round, it's important to exercise caution when visiting the beach if you're unfamiliar with the area. Campers flock to the beach ..."
Juan Carlos García Pérez
"Playa del Lagarto and Archaeological Site of Botija, not well marked, is situated in the upper area of the beach and is a great destination for those who enjoy exploring to take in the scenery."
Damian C.A.
User reviews
"Gáldar's Municipality hosts a stunning beach, situated next to the Botija archaeological site and the new wind farm. Its crystal clear waters make it an ideal spot for divers, snorkelers, and fishermen alike. With moderate to strong waves all year round, it's important to exercise caution when visiting the beach if you're unfamiliar with the area. Campers flock to the beach ..."
Juan Carlos García Pérez
"Playa del Lagarto and Archaeological Site of Botija, not well marked, is situated in the upper area of the beach and is a great destination for those who enjoy exploring to take in the scenery."
Damian C.A.
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Cueva de las Cruces
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4.3km from center
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2.2km
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Located at nearest locality
Cueva de las Cruces
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4.3km from center
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3.1km
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Cueva de las Cruces
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2.9km from center
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3.3km
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Located at nearest locality
Cueva de las Cruces
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2.8km from center
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3.3km
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Cueva de las Cruces
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2.8km from center
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3.3km
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Located at nearest locality
Cueva de las Cruces
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3.5km from center
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3.3km
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Located at nearest locality
Cueva de las Cruces
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3.5km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- La Pizarra: Sabores...• 2.3km
- Sociedad de Cazadore...• 2.3km
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Transport
- LPA• 37.9km
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- Mini Train• 43km
Localities
- Cueva de las Cruces• 2.9km
- Las Palmas de Gran C...• 26.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Lagarto?
The Playa del Lagarto is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively 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 del Lagarto?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Lagarto, 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 del Lagarto 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 del Lagarto does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa del Lagarto 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 del Lagarto 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Playa del Lagarto?
Playa del Lagarto can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Lagarto?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Lagarto.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Pizarra: Sabores del Mar is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Lagarto?
There are 371 places to stay in the Playa del Lagarto area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa del Lagarto from parking?
The Playa del Lagarto has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Lagarto?
There are 4 attractions near Playa del Lagarto that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Costa Botija located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Lagarto?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Lagarto 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 del Lagarto (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 del Lagarto (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 del Lagarto 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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