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La Penita
La Peñita
Good for Relax
About
La Penita 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 195.6 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Tias settlement, just 3.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a short straight coastline with green pure water and brown 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
La Penita 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. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Chica Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Beach overall scores
La Penita is located in Las Palmas within Tias, 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 Lanzarote, 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
"An incredibly peaceful and tranquil spot, perfect for relaxation. With its beautiful brown sand, it's easy to see why people come here to get away from it all."
Liam Gault
"I've been to La Penita five times now and it's always a pleasure. It's only fifteen minutes from the nearest beach, and in a bustling area full of restaurants and bars. There's a pool for both kids and adults, as well as a tennis court - rackets and balls can be rented from reception. But what really stands out is the staff; they're attentive but not intrusive, which is why ..."
Johnathan Smith
User reviews
"An incredibly peaceful and tranquil spot, perfect for relaxation. With its beautiful brown sand, it's easy to see why people come here to get away from it all."
Liam Gault
"I've been to La Penita five times now and it's always a pleasure. It's only fifteen minutes from the nearest beach, and in a bustling area full of restaurants and bars. There's a pool for both kids and adults, as well as a tennis court - rackets and balls can be rented from reception. But what really stands out is the staff; they're attentive but not intrusive, which is why ..."
Johnathan Smith
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante Terraza...• 1 min walk
- Why Not? Bar And Res...• 2 min walk
- The Upper Deck Puert...• 2 min walk
- Lani’s Cafe Restaura...• 2 min walk
Attractions
- Tolle Badebucht• 3 min walk
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- Playa Park• 13 min walk
Transport
- ACE• 5.1km
- Express Ferry Lanzar...• 28.9km
Localities
- Tias• 3.6km
- Las Palmas de Gran C...• 195.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the La Penita?
The coastline of La Penita is covered with brown sand. 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at La Penita?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Penita, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the La Penita good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
La Penita does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the La Penita 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the La Penita secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Penita?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Penita.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Terraza Playa is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the La Penita?
There are 2547 places to stay in the La Penita area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of La Penita include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the La Penita from parking?
The La Penita has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby La Penita?
There are 4 attractions near La Penita that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tolle Badebucht located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit La Penita?
The month with the highest temperature in La Penita is September. Its average value reaches 24°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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
La Penita (Lanzarote) 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.La Penita (Lanzarote) 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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