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Good for Relax beaches
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2
Naturist beach beaches
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4
Pet friendly beaches
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About Canary Islands

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Canary Islands does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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Las Palmas

Las Palmas

235 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

197 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
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Francesa Beach
Francesa Beach
Francesa Beach
Playa Francesa

Francesa Beach

Caleta del Sebo 2.8 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • Crowded in season • No parking
0 Amenities index
Las Canteras Beach II
Las Canteras Beach II
Las Canteras Beach II
Senior friendly
Las Canteras Beach

Las Canteras Beach II

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.8 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
6.2 Amenities index
Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva
Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva
Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva
Good for Relax

Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva

El Cotillo 1.9 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Playa de la Cera
Playa de la Cera
Playa de la Cera

Playa de la Cera

Maciot 7.4 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
1.5 Amenities index
Playa del Pozo
Playa del Pozo
Playa del Pozo
Good for Relax

Playa del Pozo

Maciot 7.1 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Playa Caleta del Congrio
Playa Caleta del Congrio
Playa Caleta del Congrio
Good for Relax

Playa Caleta del Congrio

Maciot 7.7 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
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Popular types of Canary Islands beaches

Sand
Sand
Rocks
Rocks
Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Snorkling
Snorkling
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 432 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Canary Islands.

Most beautiful beaches of Canary Islands

Abama Beach
Playa Abama

Abama Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Spain, Pasos Largos 3.6 km
Puerto de Tazacorte

Puerto de Tazacorte
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Black sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Tarajal 0.6 km
Playa de la Canteria

Playa de la Canteria
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Green pure water
Spain, Caleta del Sebo 4 km
La Caleta de Adeje

La Caleta de Adeje
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Miraverde 3.9 km
Playa de GuiGui

Playa de GuiGui
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Tasartico 3.1 km
Cofete Beach
Playa de Cofete

Cofete Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Spain, Cofete 1 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Canary Islands

Playa del Matorral

Playa del Matorral
9.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Piedras Caidas 2.6 km
Playa de las Conchas

Playa de las Conchas
9.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Spain, Pedro Barba 3.8 km
Playa Mujeres

Playa Mujeres
8.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Maciot 6.4 km
Caleton del Cobre

Caleton del Cobre
8.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Maciot 6.7 km
Playa San Marcial caelton

Playa San Marcial caelton
8.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Secluded relax, Easy access
Spain, Maciot 6.7 km
Playa De Corralejo

Playa De Corralejo
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, El Puertito 3.1 km
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Sandy beaches in Canary Islands

Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar)

Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar)
9.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand
Spain, La Verga 0.2 km
H10 beach

H10 beach
9.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Canada del Rio 2.1 km
Playa De Las Teresitas

Playa De Las Teresitas
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Las Cuevas 5 km
Amadores Beach
Playa de Amadores

Amadores Beach
9.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Playa de Tauro 0.9 km
Playa Larga

Playa Larga
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, El Puertito 3.7 km
Las Canteras Beach
Playa de Las Canteras

Las Canteras Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.5 km
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Secluded beaches in Canary Islands

Roque Del Moro

Roque Del Moro
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Cofete 4.5 km
Playa la Rajita

Playa la Rajita
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Spain, Castro 4.7 km
Playa Escondida II

Playa Escondida II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Spain, Castro 4.7 km
Playa Juan Gomez II

Playa Juan Gomez II
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand
Spain, Casas de Gran Valle 4.9 km
Playa en Jandia

Playa en Jandia
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand
Spain, Puerto de la Cruz 5.5 km
Playa de Enamorados

Playa de Enamorados
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Spain, Casas de Gran Valle 3.4 km
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Remote beaches in Canary Islands

Playa del Risco

Playa del Risco
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Spain, Caleta del Sebo 2.5 km
Playa Casas Blancas

Playa Casas Blancas
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Mazape 8.6 km
Playa Parrado

Playa Parrado
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray sand & pebble
Spain, Playa Quemada 3.4 km
Playa del Ancon

Playa del Ancon
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray fine sand
Spain, Barrio Antonio Afonso 1 km
Amanay Beach

Amanay Beach
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Spain, Las Hermosas 7.1 km
Playa del Viento

Playa del Viento
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Spain, Casas de Gran Valle 4.3 km
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Beaches for families with children in Canary Islands

Maspalomas Beach
Playa del Inglés

Maspalomas Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, Maspalomas 2.9 km
Playa el medano II

Playa el medano II
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green water
Spain, La Mareta 3.3 km
Playa de las Burras

Playa de las Burras
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Playa del Aguila 2.4 km
Playa de San Agustin

Playa de San Agustin
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, Playa del Aguila 1 km
Playa El Veril

Playa El Veril
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, La Gloria 3 km
Reducto Beach
Playa Reducto

Reducto Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green pure water
Spain, Arrecife 1.2 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Canary Islands, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 339.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Canary Islands is less than 500 meters. 335 beaches are relatively easy to access, 82 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 12 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Canary Islands however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Canary Islands's beaches

San Miguel de Abona
8 Kaitlyn Kennedy

This place is a real gem, even though it's not much of a beach. People still flock here to sit on the rocks, take a dip in the sea, or even go fishing. There are plenty of renovations being done too, such as a pathway around the San Miguel coast. Although some restaurants are closed, La Marina 2 and a few others are still open for business. It's a great spot for a day out!

Playa de Sotavento de Jandia
10 Sara Jensen

This beach near Costa Calma is absolutely stunning. It's quite windy, making it a popular spot for skilled wind-surfers and kite-surfers. The beach itself is spacious and stretches out for a long distance, providing a wonderful view of all the wind-surfers in action. It's a truly pleasant place to visit, especially if you enjoy taking leisurely walks along the shore.

Playa de Maschalani
10 Annie D.

This beach is a lovely, peaceful spot. It's not advisable to visit when there are waves. The texture of the ground varies between sand and rocks, depending on the wind and waves. When it's rocky, it can be a bit challenging to enter and exit the water due to the loose stones.

Francesa Beach
8 Mateusz Borowski

This location is an ideal spot to unwind. Its sandy shore is perfect for lazing in the sun and its views are breathtaking. The heat is ideal for those looking to soak up some rays.

Las Canteras Beach II
6 Hans Erikson

This spot is an absolute paradise! The sand is so soft and cool, it's a pleasure to walk on. There are changing rooms, and plenty of lifeguards to keep everyone safe. It's the perfect spot for a holiday - you can swim, sunbathe, or do both!

Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva
8 Zara Nova

The beach is quite nice and not too crowded. It can get a bit windy at times, which can make it difficult to relax. However, it's a great spot for water activities.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 77 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 24.1°C and water up to 24.3°C in September. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 17.1°C and water to 19.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Canary Islands? In total there are 432 beaches and the most popular is Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar).

Most viewed beaches of Canary Islands

Playa de Tauro

Playa de Tauro
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Playa de Tauro 0.3 km
Playa del Camison

Playa del Camison
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Los Cristianos 1.4 km
Playa de la Tejita

Playa de la Tejita
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Spain, La Mareta 1.8 km
Duque Beach
Playa del Duque

Duque Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Miraverde 1.7 km
Playa La Ballena

Playa La Ballena
5.9
Beach resort, Easy access, Green pure water
Spain, La Estrella 2.4 km
Playa Las Galgas

Playa Las Galgas
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Green pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Spain, La Hoya 3.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Canary Islands?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Canary Islands, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 432 beaches in total, of which about 37 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Canary Islands:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Canary Islands?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Canary Islands, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Canary Islands?

Most of the beaches located in Canary Islands are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Canary Islands?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Canary Islands?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Canary Islands by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Canary Islands?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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