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Playa Del Roque is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 179th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 147.2 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Jacomar settlement, just 5.9 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 gray sand & rocks 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa Del Roque 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 drive along a dirt road about 2km long.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de los Pobres, which has a rating of 6.8.
Playa Del Roque (Las Palmas) is located outside the Jacomar 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, 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, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Ajuy 4 km
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La Pared 1.2 km
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Puerto del Rosario 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Puerto del Rosario 0.7 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Del Roque, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
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.
Playa Del Roque 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. 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 gentle.
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:
Playa Del Roque can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Del Roque.
There are 167 places to stay in the Playa Del Roque area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa Del Roque has no parking spot and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.
There are 3 attractions near Playa Del Roque that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Faro de la Entallada located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Del Roque 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 Roque (Fuerteventura) 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 Del Roque (Fuerteventura) 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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