What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Vargas?

Playa de Vargas has a golden sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa de Vargas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Vargas, 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 Vargas 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 Vargas 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 Vargas for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa de Vargas 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa de Vargas 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Vargas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Vargas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Camping Playa de Vargas is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Vargas?

There are 615 places to stay in the Playa de Vargas area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3603683&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">casa quintana</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4029608&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Burrero Seasight</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4553437&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aeropuerto</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa de Vargas from parking?

The Playa de Vargas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Vargas?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de Vargas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Faro Aguimes located in 3.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Vargas?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Vargas 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 Vargas (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 Vargas (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.

Photo of Playa de Vargas with black sand & pebble surface

Photo of Playa de Vargas with blue water surface

Photo of Playa de Vargas with spacious bay

Playa de Vargas

Playa del Burrero, Spain

5.8

#365 out of 519 in Canary Islands 7

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Black sand & pebble Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for swimming

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Playground Parque infantil arinaga

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Playground Parque Infantil / Spielplatz

2.6km

Hiking Area Playa Los Tres Peos

260m

Park Playa Muelle Viejo Arinaga

2.3km

Park Parques

2.6km

Park urbano de playa Arinaga Park

2.6km

Park Bambino Park

2.6km

Park C. Lópe de Hoces, 71

2.8km

Park Playa de Arinaga

2.8km

Park Formas Bay

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Park Plaza de El Goro

7.5km

Restaurant Camping Playa de Vargas

7.8 - Very good 350m

Restaurant Restaurante Miramar

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurante Maresia

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant El Roque

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Bar Café Bar El Muellito

8 - Very good 1.9km

Cafe Bar-Cafetería Ca'juan

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant El Cayayo

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Bar Restaurante Faro de Arinaga

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Cafe Club de mayores Montaña los Vélez

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Mercacentro S.L.

1.2km

Supermarket Campofrío

2.6km

Bakery Panadería Muller Arinaga

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Supermarket SuperDino Arinaga Beach

2.6km

Supermarket SPAR Muelle de Arinaga

2.7km

Ice Cream Shop Helamore

7.4 - Good 2.7km

Supermarket SPAR Zoco Negro

2.8km

Ice Cream Shop ChocoLatte Heladería Artesanal Italiana

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Supermarket Bolaños Supermarket

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Faro Aguimes

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Meraki Deluxe Camping

2.6km

Tourist Attraction La planita

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Soco Negro

2.8km

Museum Arinaga Salt Marshes

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Parque de La Paz

8.4 - Very good 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Vecindario desde ceilo

9 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Monumento Voluntariado

8 - Very good 5.4km

Church PARROQUIA San Sebastian de AGÜIMES

5.4km

Historical Landmark Cueva de Cuatro Puertas

7.9km

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About

Playa de Vargas is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 209th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 26.9 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Los Espinales settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Los Espinales • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil arinaga

2.6km

Playground Parque Infantil / Spielplatz

2.6km

Hiking Area Playa Los Tres Peos

260m

Park Playa Muelle Viejo Arinaga

2.3km

Park Parques

2.6km

Park urbano de playa Arinaga Park

2.6km

Park Bambino Park

2.6km

Park C. Lópe de Hoces, 71

2.8km

Park Playa de Arinaga

2.8km

Park Formas Bay

4km

Park Plaza de El Goro

7.5km

Restaurant Camping Playa de Vargas

7.8 - Very good 350m

Restaurant Restaurante Miramar

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurante Maresia

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant El Roque

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Bar Café Bar El Muellito

8 - Very good 1.9km

Cafe Bar-Cafetería Ca'juan

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant El Cayayo

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Bar Restaurante Faro de Arinaga

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Cafe Club de mayores Montaña los Vélez

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Mercacentro S.L.

1.2km

Supermarket Campofrío

2.6km

Bakery Panadería Muller Arinaga

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Supermarket SuperDino Arinaga Beach

2.6km

Supermarket SPAR Muelle de Arinaga

2.7km

Ice Cream Shop Helamore

7.4 - Good 2.7km

Supermarket SPAR Zoco Negro

2.8km

Ice Cream Shop ChocoLatte Heladería Artesanal Italiana

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Supermarket Bolaños Supermarket

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Faro Aguimes

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Meraki Deluxe Camping

2.6km

Tourist Attraction La planita

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Soco Negro

2.8km

Museum Arinaga Salt Marshes

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Parque de La Paz

8.4 - Very good 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Vecindario desde ceilo

9 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Monumento Voluntariado

8 - Very good 5.4km

Church PARROQUIA San Sebastian de AGÜIMES

5.4km

Historical Landmark Cueva de Cuatro Puertas

7.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.2km from the beach

9.1 Excellent