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Cotillo
Cotillo Beach
Playa Cotillo
Good for Relax
About
Cotillo Beach is located on the Atlantic Sea and it is in the 32th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 152.7 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Los Lagos settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue 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.
Cotillo Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .
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.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Cotillo Beach is located in Las Palmas within Los Lagos, 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.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Bagus• 2 min walk
- La Paelleria• 2 min walk
- El Goloso de Cotillo• 6 min walk
- El Callao Restaurant...• 8 min walk
Attractions
- El Cotillo• 10 min walk
- Mirador Alto Grande• 10 min walk
- El Tostón Castle• 14 min walk
- El cotillo• 16 min walk
Transport
- FUE• 30km
- Express Ferry Lanzar...• 15.6km
Localities
- Los Lagos• 580m
- Las Palmas de Gran C...• 152.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cotillo Beach?
The coastline of Cotillo Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Cotillo Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cotillo Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day. The reef close to the shore makes this beach a good spot for snorkeling.
The Cotillo Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- The reef close to the shore makes this beach a good spot for snorkeling.
Is the Cotillo Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cotillo Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Cotillo Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Cotillo 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Cotillo Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Cotillo Beach 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 Cotillo Beach?
The bar is located right on the Cotillo Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bagus is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cotillo Beach?
There are 811 places to stay in the Cotillo Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cotillo Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cotillo Beach from parking?
The Cotillo 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 Cotillo Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Cotillo Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are El Cotillo located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cotillo Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Cotillo Beach 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?
Cotillo Beach (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.Cotillo Beach (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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