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Charco de San Lorenzo
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Charco de San Lorenzo is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 177th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 14.2 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Los Toscales settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a short straight coastline with crystal blue water and concrete cover, so it is 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 not crowded place during the season.
The key feature of Charco de San Lorenzo is the natural seawater pool. .
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.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa El Puertillo, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Charco de San Lorenzo (Las Palmas) is located outside the Los Toscales 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 Charco de San Lorenzo 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
"Spending a week at the beach was an absolute dream. The sun was shining, the waves were crashing, and the sand was so soft.
A week at the beach was an idyllic experience. The sun beamed down from the sky, the waves lapped against the shore, and the sand was delightfully soft. It was a truly heavenly getaway."
Clovis Cloutier
"The beach had bright, clear water and some decent-sized waves. It was alright, I guess."
Sofia Edvardsdotter
User reviews
"Spending a week at the beach was an absolute dream. The sun was shining, the waves were crashing, and the sand was so soft.
A week at the beach was an idyllic experience. The sun beamed down from the sky, the waves lapped against the shore, and the sand was delightfully soft. It was a truly heavenly getaway."
Clovis Cloutier
"The beach had bright, clear water and some decent-sized waves. It was alright, I guess."
Sofia Edvardsdotter
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Charco de San Lorenzo?
The Charco de San Lorenzo is concrete. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is very sharp, to get into the water, you need to use a ladder.
What are the key activities at Charco de San Lorenzo?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Charco de San Lorenzo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Charco de San Lorenzo good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Charco de San Lorenzo is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Charco de San Lorenzo for swimming is very positive.
Is the Charco de San Lorenzo good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The cover is concrete and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Charco de San Lorenzo secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Charco de San Lorenzo?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Charco de San Lorenzo.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante La Costa Siglo XXI is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Charco de San Lorenzo?
There are 415 places to stay in the Charco de San Lorenzo area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Charco de San Lorenzo from parking?
The Charco de San Lorenzo 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 Charco de San Lorenzo?
There are 4 attractions near Charco de San Lorenzo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cenobio de Valerón located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Charco de San Lorenzo?
The month with the highest temperature in Charco de San Lorenzo 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?
Charco de San Lorenzo (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 Charco de San Lorenzo (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 Charco de San Lorenzo 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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