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Playa Sotavento
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About
Playa Sotavento is located on the and it is in the 35th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 117.5 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Risco del Paso settlement, just 3.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa Sotavento coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is H10 beach, which has a rating of 9.7.
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Playa Sotavento is located in Las Palmas region (Jandia sub-region) within Risco del Paso, 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 sunny coast, 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
"The beach is a stunning expanse of golden sand that stretches for miles."
Mateusz Kowalski
"This beach is great for those who love sports or just want to relax in the sun and sand."
Lena Kovalenko
User reviews
"The beach is a stunning expanse of golden sand that stretches for miles."
Mateusz Kowalski
"This beach is great for those who love sports or just want to relax in the sun and sand."
Lena Kovalenko
Stays nearby
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1.9km
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Located at nearest locality
Risco del Paso
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5.4km from center
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2.1km
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Serviced Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Risco del Paso
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5.7km from center
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2.1km
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Located at nearest locality
Risco del Paso
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5.6km from center
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2.1km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Risco del Paso
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5.7km from center
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2.1km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Risco del Paso
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5.7km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)
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
Piedras Caidas 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Canada del Rio 3.1 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom, Short walking distance
Canada del Rio 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Canada del Rio 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Canada del Rio 1.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mal Nombre 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Piedras Caidas 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mal Nombre 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
La Pared 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mal Nombre 1.8 km
What to do in Playa Sotavento? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Playa Sotavento can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa Sotavento welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ginger Bar• 8 min walk
- Snackbar Oasis Resta...• 8 min walk
- René Egli Kitestatio...• 8 min walk
- Beach Bar• 9 min walk
Attractions
- Parking Lagoon start• 4 min walk
- Playa de la Barca• 4 min walk
- Odyssee 3• 2.5km
- Casas del Risco del...• 3.6km
Transport
- FUE• 50.7km
- Estación de Guaguas...• 14.3km
Localities
- Risco del Paso• 3.6km
- Las Palmas de Gran C...• 117.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Sotavento?
The coastline of Playa Sotavento 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.
What are the key activities at Playa Sotavento?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Sotavento, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa Sotavento is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Playa Sotavento good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
The waves in the Playa Sotavento are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa Sotavento for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa Sotavento 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa Sotavento secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Playa Sotavento is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. 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 Playa Sotavento?
The bar is located right on the Playa Sotavento.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ginger Bar is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Sotavento?
There are 571 places to stay in the Playa Sotavento area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Sotavento include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Sotavento from parking?
The Playa Sotavento 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 Playa Sotavento?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Sotavento that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Parking Lagoon start located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Sotavento?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Sotavento 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa Sotavento (Las Palmas) 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 Sotavento (Las Palmas) 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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