What is the water and sand quality of the Playa De La Laja?

The coastline of Playa De La Laja is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa De La Laja?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa De La Laja, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa De La Laja good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa De La Laja does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.So the overall recommendation of the Playa De La Laja for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa De La Laja good for families?

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.

Is the Playa De La Laja secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa De La Laja?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa De La Laja.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tropical Restaurante is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa De La Laja?

There are 2196 places to stay in the Playa De La Laja area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa De La Laja include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9578106&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Salema Habitaciones vistas al mar San Cristobal</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3302220&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Paula Golf Wine & Relax</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3649481&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vacacionales Vegueta</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7087939&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Tijuana - Jacuzzi, Playa y Naturaleza en Gran Canaria</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa De La Laja from parking?

The Playa De La Laja 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa De La Laja?

There are 4 attractions near Playa De La Laja that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Triton located in 1.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa De La Laja?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa De La Laja is August. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 17°C and water 20°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa De La Laja (Gran Canaria) 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 De La Laja (Gran Canaria) 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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Playa De La Laja

Marzagán, Spain

5.9

#298 out of 519 in Canary Islands 8

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Tafira Baja • 3.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil Pedro Hidalgo

1km

Playground Parque barrio pesquero San Cristobal

1.4km

Park Playa de la laja

50m

Park Parque Barranco Gonzalo Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

850m

Park La Presa Park

1km

Park Canino Park

1km

Park Plaza

1.6km

Park exterior hospital insular y materno infantil Garden

2.1km

Park Parque de San José

2.6km

Park Montañeta Park

2.6km

Park Cementerio de Tafira

2.7km

Restaurant Tropical Restaurante

8 - Very good 690m

Hamburger Restaurant Hamburguesería los cangrejos

8.2 - Very good 980m

Restaurant Bar Cafetería La Pata Caliente

8.4 - Very good 1km

Coffee Shop Cafetería Ca’Remigio

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Pizza Restaurant Turbo Pizza

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Miramar San Cristobal

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Restaurante La Salema las terrazas

8 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Restaurante La Botavara

9.8 - Exceptional 1.5km

Restaurant Restaurante La Cofradia de Pescadores San Cristóbal

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Supermarket SPAR Tres Palmas

870m

Supermarket Mercadona

900m

Supermarket Carrefour

1km

Supermarket Supermercado La Piedra. Sánchez Díaz y Hermanos.

1.1km

Supermarket José Sánchez Díaz y Hermanos

1.3km

Grocery Store Mercacanarias.com

1.5km

Supermarket Centro logístico frutas y verduras SPAR Gran Canaria

1.5km

Supermarket CashUnide Las Palmas

1.6km

Supermarket HiperDino Vega de San José

2.7km

Tourist Attraction The Triton

8.8 - Excellent 300m

Tourist Attraction Casa de la Condesa

8 - Very good 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Parque de las Mil Palmeras

8 - Very good 3km

Museum Museo Canario

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Santa Ana

4.2km

Church Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Ana de Canarias

4.2km

Museum Casa de Colón

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Pico De Bandama

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Real Club de Golf De Las Palmas

9 - Excellent 4.9km

Night Club TAO Club & Garden

7.2 - Good 6.6km

Aquarium Poema del Mar Aquarium

9.1km

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About

Playa De La Laja is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 173th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 7.6 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Tafira Baja settlement, just 3.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Tafira Baja • 3.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil Pedro Hidalgo

1km

Playground Parque barrio pesquero San Cristobal

1.4km

Park Playa de la laja

50m

Park Parque Barranco Gonzalo Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

850m

Park La Presa Park

1km

Park Canino Park

1km

Park Plaza

1.6km

Park exterior hospital insular y materno infantil Garden

2.1km

Park Parque de San José

2.6km

Park Montañeta Park

2.6km

Park Cementerio de Tafira

2.7km

Restaurant Tropical Restaurante

8 - Very good 690m

Hamburger Restaurant Hamburguesería los cangrejos

8.2 - Very good 980m

Restaurant Bar Cafetería La Pata Caliente

8.4 - Very good 1km

Coffee Shop Cafetería Ca’Remigio

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Pizza Restaurant Turbo Pizza

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Miramar San Cristobal

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Restaurante La Salema las terrazas

8 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Restaurante La Botavara

9.8 - Exceptional 1.5km

Restaurant Restaurante La Cofradia de Pescadores San Cristóbal

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Supermarket SPAR Tres Palmas

870m

Supermarket Mercadona

900m

Supermarket Carrefour

1km

Supermarket Supermercado La Piedra. Sánchez Díaz y Hermanos.

1.1km

Supermarket José Sánchez Díaz y Hermanos

1.3km

Grocery Store Mercacanarias.com

1.5km

Supermarket Centro logístico frutas y verduras SPAR Gran Canaria

1.5km

Supermarket CashUnide Las Palmas

1.6km

Supermarket HiperDino Vega de San José

2.7km

Tourist Attraction The Triton

8.8 - Excellent 300m

Tourist Attraction Casa de la Condesa

8 - Very good 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Parque de las Mil Palmeras

8 - Very good 3km

Museum Museo Canario

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Santa Ana

4.2km

Church Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Ana de Canarias

4.2km

Museum Casa de Colón

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Pico De Bandama

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Real Club de Golf De Las Palmas

9 - Excellent 4.9km

Night Club TAO Club & Garden

7.2 - Good 6.6km

Aquarium Poema del Mar Aquarium

9.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Salema Habitaciones vistas al mar San Cristobal

1.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Salema Habitaciones vistas al mar San Cristobal

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Tafira Baja • 3.5km from center

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Blanca, Sea Views Las Palmas Digital Nomads

2.2km from the beach

7.1 Good

Homestay

La Solana • 4.1km from center

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Villa Tijuana - Jacuzzi, Playa y Naturaleza en Gran Canaria

3.7km from the beach

9 Excellent

Villa Tijuana - Jacuzzi, Playa y Naturaleza en Gran Canaria

Entire Villa

La Solana • 3.1km from center

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Flatguest Casa del Sol - Terrace - Parking

3.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

Flatguest Casa del Sol - Terrace - Parking

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Tafira Baja • 4.1km from center

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3.9km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Vacacionales Vegueta

Entire Apartment

La Solana • 4.2km from center

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3.9km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Villa Paula Golf Wine & Relax

Entire Villa

La Solana • 3.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.7 (Pleasant)

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Localities

Nearest

Tafira Baja • 3.1km

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 7.6km

Transport

Airport

LPA • 14.7km

Bus Station

Alba • 2.2km

Train Station

Mini Train • 36.2km

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Playa De La Laja

Marzagán, Spain

Playground Parque infantil Pedro Hidalgo

Playground Parque barrio pesquero San Cristobal

Park Playa de la laja

Park Parque Barranco Gonzalo Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Park La Presa Park

Park Canino Park

Park Plaza

Park exterior hospital insular y materno infantil Garden

Park Parque de San José

Park Montañeta Park

Park Cementerio de Tafira

Restaurant Tropical Restaurante

Hamburger Restaurant Hamburguesería los cangrejos

Restaurant Bar Cafetería La Pata Caliente

Coffee Shop Cafetería Ca’Remigio

Pizza Restaurant Turbo Pizza

Restaurant Miramar San Cristobal

Restaurant Restaurante La Salema las terrazas

Restaurant Restaurante La Botavara

Restaurant Restaurante La Cofradia de Pescadores San Cristóbal

Supermarket SPAR Tres Palmas

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Carrefour

Supermarket Supermercado La Piedra. Sánchez Díaz y Hermanos.

Supermarket José Sánchez Díaz y Hermanos

Grocery Store Mercacanarias.com

Supermarket Centro logístico frutas y verduras SPAR Gran Canaria

Supermarket CashUnide Las Palmas

Supermarket HiperDino Vega de San José

Tourist Attraction The Triton

Tourist Attraction Casa de la Condesa

Tourist Attraction Parque de las Mil Palmeras

Museum Museo Canario

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Santa Ana

Church Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Ana de Canarias

Museum Casa de Colón

Tourist Attraction Pico De Bandama

Tourist Attraction Real Club de Golf De Las Palmas

Night Club TAO Club & Garden

Aquarium Poema del Mar Aquarium

About

Weather

Tafira Baja, Canary Islands, Las Palmas

Playground Parque infantil Pedro Hidalgo

Playground Parque barrio pesquero San Cristobal

Park Playa de la laja

Park Parque Barranco Gonzalo Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Park La Presa Park

Park Canino Park

Park Plaza

Park exterior hospital insular y materno infantil Garden

Park Parque de San José

Park Montañeta Park

Park Cementerio de Tafira

Restaurant Tropical Restaurante

Hamburger Restaurant Hamburguesería los cangrejos

Restaurant Bar Cafetería La Pata Caliente

Coffee Shop Cafetería Ca’Remigio

Pizza Restaurant Turbo Pizza

Restaurant Miramar San Cristobal

Restaurant Restaurante La Salema las terrazas

Restaurant Restaurante La Botavara

Restaurant Restaurante La Cofradia de Pescadores San Cristóbal

Supermarket SPAR Tres Palmas

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Carrefour

Supermarket Supermercado La Piedra. Sánchez Díaz y Hermanos.

Supermarket José Sánchez Díaz y Hermanos

Grocery Store Mercacanarias.com

Supermarket Centro logístico frutas y verduras SPAR Gran Canaria

Supermarket CashUnide Las Palmas

Supermarket HiperDino Vega de San José

Tourist Attraction The Triton

Tourist Attraction Casa de la Condesa

Tourist Attraction Parque de las Mil Palmeras

Museum Museo Canario

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Santa Ana

Church Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Ana de Canarias