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Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva is located on the Atlantic Sea and it is in the 13th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 151.6 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of El Cotillo settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
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 del Aljibe de la Cueva 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
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 Cotillo, which has a rating of 8.4.
Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva (Las Palmas) is located outside the El Cotillo 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 sunny coast 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 Aljibe de la Cueva 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
Los Lagos 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maciot 7.6 km
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
Maciot 6.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Maciot 7.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maciot 7.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maciot 6.4 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, Bright fine sand, Green pure water
Puertito de Los Molinos 3.3 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, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Puertito 3.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
El Puertito 1 km
What to do in Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva 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.
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The coastline of Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva 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 the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva are usually strong.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva for swimming is positive.
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 very smooth.
The region of the Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.PintXÓ El Cotillo - Gastrobar is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.
There are 767 places to stay in the Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva 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.
There are 4 attractions near Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva that are popular with travelers. The nearest are El Tostón Castle located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva 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 Aljibe de la Cueva (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 del Aljibe de la Cueva (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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand
La Verga 0.2 km
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
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Maspalomas 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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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