The Best Canary Islands Beaches
- Playa de los Clicos
- Playa de Las Alcaravaneras
- Playa de Las Canteras
- Playa de Costa Calma
- Playa del Jabililo
- Playa de Amadores
- Playa Chica
- Playa Flamingo
- Playa del Confital
- Playa de Troya
- Güi-Güi
- Playa de los Pocillos
- Playa de Mogan
- Playa de Sardina del Norte
- Playa de Guayedra
- Canary Islands beach map
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31. Playa de los Clicos // Lanzarote
Victor R. Ruiz Surely one of Europe's most unusual natural spectacles, Playa de los Clicos consists of black volcanic sands backed by a lagoon of vivid green. This is in turn edged to one side by the caldera of a volcano now partially lost to the sea.
Thankfully the green of the lagoon isn't the result of some terrible nuclear accident, but the natural algae that found the mineral-rich waters so agreeable. Part of… read more »
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32. Playa de Las Alcaravaneras // Gran Canaria
Pepelopex Less than five minutes' drive away from Playa de las Canteras is the slightly lesser-trodden sands of Playa de las Alcaraveneras.
Whereas surfers and snorkellers head to the waves and reefs at its near-neighbour, this particular spot is more popular for sailing and canoeing.
The sands are what you'd expect from a Gran Canaria beach, with a soft texture and a custard cream colour to them, while there are enough ice-cream… read more »
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33. Playa de Las Canteras // Gran Canaria
Bengt Nyman Great for:- Snorkeling
- Surfing
This golden sandy beach on Gran Canaria's northeastern tip is just a few miles from the island's capital, Las Palmas.
This place is a real hotspot for snorkellers, who flock from far and wide to check out the natural reef and the sea creatures that swim in the calm waters here. And if you fancy giving snorkelling a go but don't have your own gear, there are plenty of shops and… read more »
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34. Playa de Costa Calma // Fuerteventura
Klapi Great for:- Kitesurfing
Playa de Costa Calma, or Costa Calma Beach, can be found just off the main road in Fuerteventura's south. Roughly two kilometres in length at low tide when several sections of coast are joined together, the beach is a good all-round option, with sunbathing, swimming and a variety of water sports on offer.
Made up of white sand and waters that are hard to resist, Playa de Costa Calma is backed… read more »
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35. Playa del Jabililo // Lanzarote
Frank Vincentz Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
A popular beach on the Costa Teguise, Playa del Jablillo occupies the western side of a cove protected by sea walls. These ensure few heavy waves make it to shore, and the resulting calm waters are ideal for both swimming and snorkelling.
Predominantly made up of sand with some low, smooth rocks protruding through it in places, Playa del Jablillo has a family feel. Roughly 350 meters in length, most visitors… read more »
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36. Playa de Amadores // Gran Canaria
© Julio Cruz Great for:- Swimming
This 800-metre stretch of golden sand sits on Gran Canaria's south west coastline, between Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan.
Its English translation is ‘Lovers' Beach', so it's no surprise to know that this place is particularly popular with couples.
While the beach does get busy in the summer months, there's a blanket ban on ball sports, watersports and loud music, so if you're after some peace and quiet then… read more »
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37. Playa Chica // Lanzarote
Frank Vincentz Great for:- Swimming
This cosy little beach is the Southernmost in Puerto del Carmen, just along the coast from the harbour in the old town.
It's one of the more secluded beaches you'll find in the area, and is somewhat off the beaten track compared to its bigger neighbours up the coast, like Playa Grande. It's also a pretty snug spot, which is great when it's quiet, but as a result, it doesn't… read more »
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38. Playa Flamingo // Lanzarote
kspltj .Polen Great for:- Swimming
This 200-metre stretch of ice white sand is pulled right up to the calm, crystal clear sea on Lanzarote's southern tip.
It's particularly popular with families, partly due to the breakwater in place, which helps to keep the waters calm, and partly due to the number of facilities and family-friendly amenities nearby.
Showers and sunbeds are just a couple of the nice-to-haves you'll find at this beach, and there's a lengthy palm… read more »
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39. Playa del Confital // Gran Canaria
Bengt Nyman Great for:- Surfing
This laid-back spot is Gran Canaria's most northerly beach and is fairly off the beaten track. The vast majority of beachgoers who come here are locals, and it's a popular spot for sunset picnics and family barbecues.
In terms of facilities, there aren't any, and that's how the locals like to keep it. There's a tiny town with a supermarket and a handful of restaurants that's just over five minutes' drive… read more »
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40. Playa de Troya // Tenerife
Ayuntamiento de la Histórica Villa de Adeje Great for:- Swimming
This caramel-coloured stretch of sand sits in Tenerife's Costa Adeje area, just a two-minute stroll along the coast from the loud and lively Playa de las Americas.
With its soft sands, calm waters and plentiful facilities, this beach has a Blue Flag tick to its name. On the facilities front, you'll find showers, toilets, umbrellas and sunloungers to name just a few. There's good disabled access too, and lifeguards are… read more »
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41. Güi-Güi // Gran Canaria
Lexthoonen All but hidden by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean at high tide, at low tide Güi Güi Beach reveals a narrow stretch of dramatic sand. A rich brown-black in colour and backed by towering mountain slopes dotted with tall cacti, it lies in a remote area of the Reserva Especial Natural de Güi-Güi.
Pronounced ‘wee wee', Güi Güi Beach can be subdivided into two sections. The first reached is… read more »
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42. Playa de los Pocillos // Lanzarote
Katie Belle Great for:- Swimming
- Surfing
This laid-back Lanzarote town sits on the island's east coast, just a 15-minute stroll away from the much livelier, Puerto del Carmen.
Unlike many other parts of the island, Playa de los Pocillos doesn't have a long history of tourism, with most of the town's development taking place in the early nineties. As a result, despite being relatively busy, it remains one of Lanzarote's lesser-trodden resorts.
As for the beach, it's a… read more »
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43. Playa de Mogan // Gran Canaria
Great for:- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Swimming
There's a best-of-both-worlds vibe to this golden crescent of sand, which is the westernmost beach on Gran Canaria's south coast.
The picturesque town that sits just behind the sand is a hub of whitewashed houses and narrow, cobbled streets, which are far removed from the tourist-filled spots on the island like Playa del Ingles, and far more in keeping with a traditional Spanish fishing town.
As for the beach itself, the… read more »
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44. Playa de Sardina del Norte // Gran Canaria
Wolfgang Sauber Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
You'll find this picturesque beach in the far north of Gran Canaria, away from the hordes of tourists that flock to the busier seaside spots of Playa del Ingles and Playa de las Canteras.
With its rugged cliffs, whitewashed buildings and soft gold sands, this place is perfect for some Insta-worthy snaps, and it has a far more traditional Spanish feel to it than some of its more popular… read more »
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45. Playa de Guayedra // Gran Canaria
- Nestled along Gran Canaria's northwest coast, this secluded beach is as far away from the tourist trail as it gets.
The closest town, Agaete, is around 15 minutes' drive away, or just over an hour if you fancy the scenic walk, which takes you along the roads and down the hillside.
Alternatively, if you are driving straight to the beach, you'll still need to park up and take a five-minute downhill stroll,… read more »
