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About Gran Canaria

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Gran Canaria 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.

General information

Long straight beaches dominate the coast of Gran Canaria. Large spaces mean you can always find a comfortable place to relax. That is why travelers appreciate these places so much. One of the disadvantages of this type of beach is the scarce natural shade, so if you choose to relax on the wild part of the coast, be prepared to be alone with the scorching sun without the opportunity to take cover in a cool shade.

Regarding location, Gran Canaria is dominated by beaches outside urban areas in a natural setting. They may not be convenient for all categories of travelers (you can use filtering by access type or audience), primarily due to possible access difficulties. But they always give you extra points due to the amazing natural views, so isn't that why most of us go to the beach?

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Gran Canaria Best beaches

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Senior friendly

Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar)

La Verga 0.2 km

9.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • White fine sand • Very crowded
7.1 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Amadores Beach

Playa de Tauro 0.9 km

9.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
7.1 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Las Canteras Beach

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.5 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Las Canteras Beach II

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.8 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
6.2 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Puerto Rico beach

Playa de Tauro 2 km

8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Very crowded • Distant parking
5.5 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Maspalomas Beach

Maspalomas 2.9 km

8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Green water • Crowded in season
6.5 Amenities index

Popular types of Gran Canaria beaches

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 82 beaches in the island.

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

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Gran Canaria, they are as follows:

  • The island'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 58.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Gran Canaria is less than 500 meters. 72 beaches are relatively easy to access, 10 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

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

Some beaches in Gran Canaria attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all kite surfers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Gran Canaria may be the right choice for you, as there are over 3 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the island. There are such places near the 5 beaches of Gran Canaria. 4 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure.

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 18 beaches in the island, 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 island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 24.1°C and water up to 23.6°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 Gran Canaria? In total there are 82 beaches and the most popular is Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar).

Most viewed beaches of Gran Canaria

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Gran Canaria?

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

There are 82 beaches in total, of which about 7 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Gran Canaria:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Gran Canaria?

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 Gran Canaria, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Gran Canaria and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in Gran Canaria?

Most of the beaches located in Gran Canaria 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.).

Popular categories of beaches in Gran Canaria by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Gran Canaria:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Gran Canaria?

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

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Gran Canaria?

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 Gran Canaria by occupancy.

Popular categories:

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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Which beaches in Gran Canaria are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Gran Canaria?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

See also:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Gran Canaria?

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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