Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Canteras Beach

Playa de Las Canteras

Senior friendly
8.7
 / 10 Excellent
#14 out of 432
in Canary Islands

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+18 oC +14 oC
Air temperature
3.7 M/S
Wind
+19 oC
Water temperature
1.3 M
Wave height

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Las Palmas

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Beach overall scores

Water
Exceptional
9.5/10
Cover
Pleasant
6.2/10
Cleanliness
Good
6.5/10
Amenities
Good
6.7/10
Booking.com
"This place is the perfect place to take a dip, even during the Christmas season! With temperatures reaching over 20 degrees and plenty of sunshine, you can relax on the 1.6 km long beach of yellow sand. Plus, it's easy to access and just behind the beach is a pedestrian street where you can buy anything you need."
Ling Tao
"A fantastic place to be, this beach has it all! With its wide, cool, and smooth sand, it's perfect for a day of swimming, lounging, or simply taking a leisurely stroll. Plus, it's easy to access and well-guarded, with lifeguards patrolling the entire area. It even has places to change clothes, making it the perfect spot for a holiday."
Gustavo Erikson
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Booking.com
"This place is the perfect place to take a dip, even during the Christmas season! With temperatures reaching over 20 degrees and plenty of sunshine, you can relax on the 1.6 km long beach of yellow sand. Plus, it's easy to access and just behind the beach is a pedestrian street where you can buy anything you need."
Ling Tao
"A fantastic place to be, this beach has it all! With its wide, cool, and smooth sand, it's perfect for a day of swimming, lounging, or simply taking a leisurely stroll. Plus, it's easy to access and well-guarded, with lifeguards patrolling the entire area. It even has places to change clothes, making it the perfect spot for a holiday."
Gustavo Erikson
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants

  • Starbucks 1 min walk
  • Madre Del Amor Hermo... 2 min walk
  • Bioloco Las Palmas 3 min walk
  • Bossa Nova 3 min walk

Attractions

  • Playa de Las Cantera... 3 min walk
  • Finca Canarias Aloe... 4 min walk
  • Carabela La Niña III 8 min walk
  • Casino Las Palmas 8 min walk

Transport

  • LPA 23.8km
  • Estación Santa Catal... 9 min walk
  • Mini Train 44km

Localities

  • Las Palmas de Gran C... 1.5km
  • Las Palmas de Gran C... 1.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Las Canteras Beach?

The Las Canteras Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Las Canteras Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Las Canteras Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

  • Beach volleyball

Is the Las Canteras Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Las Canteras Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Las Canteras Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Las Canteras Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Las Canteras Beach?

Las Canteras Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

  • Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Las Canteras Beach?

The bar is located right on the Las Canteras Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Starbucks is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Las Canteras Beach?

There are 1854 places to stay in the Las Canteras Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Las Canteras Beach from parking?

The Las Canteras Beach 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 Las Canteras Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Las Canteras Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de Las Canteras located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Las Canteras Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Las Canteras Beach 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?

Las Canteras Beach (Gran Canaria) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

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