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Playa del Castillo is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 50th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 157.7 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Salinas del Carmen settlement, just 3.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Playa del Castillo coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
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.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Las Caletillas, which has a rating of 6.8.
Playa del Castillo (Las Palmas) is located outside the Salinas del Carmen 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 Fuerteventura 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 del Castillo 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Puertito 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Puerto del Rosario 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Puerto del Rosario 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Green pure water, Fine sand bottom
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Green pure water
Puertito de Los Molinos 3.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Ajuy 4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
El Puertito 7.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
El Cotillo 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
El Cotillo 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Puertito 3.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
El Puertito 0.1 km
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The coastline of Playa del Castillo is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa del Castillo has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
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.
Playa del Castillo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Playa del Castillo can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Playa del Castillo.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Perlita is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 952 places to stay in the Playa del Castillo area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Castillo include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa del Castillo 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.
There are 4 attractions near Playa del Castillo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Castillo de San Buenaventura located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Castillo is September. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.
Playa del Castillo (Fuerteventura) 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Cuevas 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Miraverde 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Pasos Largos 3.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Risco del Paso 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Playa de Tauro 0.9 km
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Maspalomas 2.9 km
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.8 km
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Piedras Caidas 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access
Caleta del Sebo 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Maspalomas 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Los Rechazos 1.4 km
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