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Playa Dos Roques 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 23.4 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of El Agujero settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with green pure water and brown sand & rocks cover, 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 not crowded place during the season.
Playa Dos Roques 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. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
8 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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Playa Dos Roques is located in Las Palmas within El Agujero, 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
"That place is a wonderful place to spend a day, with a pleasant and cozy atmosphere. The beach and pool are combined, making it a great spot for the whole family. Even though it's on the smaller side, it's still a great place to relax and have fun. It's also very safe for young children, so parents can rest assured that their little ones are safe. Highly recommended!"
Nicolás Navarro Pérez
"This beach is simply divine! The sand is soft, the sun is shining, and the waves are gentle. It's the perfect place to spend a day relaxing and soaking up the sun."
Millicent
User reviews
"That place is a wonderful place to spend a day, with a pleasant and cozy atmosphere. The beach and pool are combined, making it a great spot for the whole family. Even though it's on the smaller side, it's still a great place to relax and have fun. It's also very safe for young children, so parents can rest assured that their little ones are safe. Highly recommended!"
Nicolás Navarro Pérez
"This beach is simply divine! The sand is soft, the sun is shining, and the waves are gentle. It's the perfect place to spend a day relaxing and soaking up the sun."
Millicent
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Bar Ca 'Aniano• 9 min walk
- Bar Cafetria Socieda...• 22 min walk
- Leomar Comidas Prepa...• 22 min walk
- El Inversor Galdense...• 24 min walk
Attractions
- Cueva la Furnía• 5 min walk
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Transport
- LPA• 37.5km
- Capote• 8.3km
- Mini Train• 45.1km
Localities
- El Agujero• 940m
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Dos Roques?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. 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 Dos Roques?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Dos Roques, 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 Dos Roques good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Dos Roques is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa Dos Roques for swimming is very positive.
Is the Playa Dos Roques 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 very smooth.
Is the Playa Dos Roques secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Dos Roques?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Dos Roques.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Ca 'Aniano is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Dos Roques?
There are 377 places to stay in the Playa Dos Roques area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Dos Roques from parking?
The Playa Dos Roques 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 Playa Dos Roques?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Dos Roques that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cueva la Furnía located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Dos Roques?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Dos Roques 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 Dos Roques (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 Dos Roques (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.
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