What is the water and sand quality of the Roque prieto pools?

The Roque prieto pools is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Roque prieto pools?

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

Is the Roque prieto pools good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Roque prieto pools is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Roque prieto pools for swimming is very positive.

Is the Roque prieto pools good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Roque prieto pools secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Roque prieto pools?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Roque prieto pools.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Los mellizos is the closest place located 2900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Roque prieto pools?

There are 411 places to stay in the Roque prieto pools area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2325381&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Casita De Juani</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4900315&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">LivingtheOcean & Big Terrace</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5837836&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mary's Home</a></li></ul>

How far is the Roque prieto pools from parking?

The Roque prieto pools 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 Roque prieto pools?

There are 3 attractions near Roque prieto pools that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Piscina natural located in 3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Roque prieto pools?

The month with the highest temperature in Roque prieto pools 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?

Roque prieto pools (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Roque prieto pools (Gran Canaria) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Roque prieto pools for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

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Roque prieto pools

Gáldar, Spain

5.7

#385 out of 519 in Canary Islands 6

Natural Pool Easy access Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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8 - Very good 6.5km

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10 - Exceptional 6.5km

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10 - Exceptional 6.6km

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10 - Exceptional 6.6km

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About

Roque prieto pools is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 219th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 20.2 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of El Agujero settlement, just 2.8 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

El Agujero • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque del Frontón.

7.2km

Playground Parque infantil con barras deportivas el Altillo

7.6km

Playground Parque infantil

9.9km

Playground Parque

10km

Hiking Area Camino histórico de San Felipe

4.8km

Hiking Area Camino San Felipe

4.8km

Hiking Area Barranco De Silva

4.9km

Park Barranco de Moya

5.5km

Park ElJardíndelasMonjas

6.2km

Park Jardines del Pagador

6.8km

Park Plaza del Pagador

6.8km

Hiking Area Camino para Yacimiento arqueológico La Montañeta

8km

Park Circuito de tierra Presa Trujillo

8km

Bar Bar Los mellizos

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Restaurant Restaurante La Caldosa

8.4 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant Restaurante El Castillo (bajada de los taxis)

8.2 - Very good 3.1km

Restaurant Piscolabis El Semáforo

8.8 - Excellent 3.1km

Restaurant Restaurante Los Paragüitas

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Asadero El Puente Gáldar

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Come y Caña

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Piscolabis Dany y Melo

8 - Very good 4.2km

Bar Bar Ca 'Aniano

8.8 - Excellent 4.3km

Supermarket SPAR Trujillo

8km

Supermarket Mercadona

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Piscina natural

3km

Museum Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Área recreativa Huertas Del Rey

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Cueva la Furnía

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Amagro

8.4 - Very good 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Martorell

8 - Very good 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Los Quintanas De Galdar

10 - Exceptional 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Mirador Barranquillo del Vino

10 - Exceptional 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Mirador Juan Manzana

10 - Exceptional 6.6km

Historical Landmark Cenobio de Valerón

4.6km

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12 accomodations nearby

4.7km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

La Casita De Juani

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La Solana • 5.1km from center

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4.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

LivingtheOcean & Big Terrace

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La Solana • 6.6km from center

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Home2Book Atico Blue Beach, Pool&Terrace

6.2km from the beach

9 Excellent

Home2Book Atico Blue Beach, Pool&Terrace

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Located at nearest locality

El Agujero • 3.4km from center

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ATICO "TURQUESA BEACH" CON PISCINA, TERRAZA y BARBACOA

6.2km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

ATICO "TURQUESA BEACH" CON PISCINA, TERRAZA y BARBACOA

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El Agujero • 3.4km from center

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6.7km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Casa El Roque

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La Solana • 8.8km from center

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6.7km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Mary's Home

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La Solana • 8.8km from center

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9.8 Exceptional

Mirador frente al mar

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El Altillo House

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El Agujero • 9.4km from center

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7.8km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Moya, Senderos y naturaleza

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La Solana • 9km from center

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7.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Casa Azuaje

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La Solana • 9.9km from center

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8.1km from the beach

3 Poor

Montemar 2

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Agujero • 9.6km from center

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8.1km from the beach

Montemar 1

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Located at nearest locality

El Agujero • 9.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.5 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Playa de Caleta de Arriba

4 Frustrating

3.2km

Playa del Agujero

5.9 Pleasant

3.7km

Playa Dos Roques

5.8 Pleasant

3.9km

La Furnia o El Clavo

4.9 Tolerable

4.5km

Arena de San Felipe

5.9 Pleasant

4.8km

Punta de Galdar

4.9 Tolerable

6.3km

Charco de San Lorenzo

5.7 Pleasant

6.3km

North Beach Sardina

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

El Agujero • 2.8km

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 20.2km

Transport

Airport

LPA • 36km

Bus Station

Cruce de San Felipe • 6.9km

Train Station

Mini Train • 45.9km

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5.7 Pleasant

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5.7 Pleasant

Johnathan Bye

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach was deserted due to strong winds, but the picturesque view made it a great spot for photography.

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Trysten Kjellberg

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a fantastic location for swimming. However, it's important to keep an eye on the weather conditions. If there's a red flag warning, it's best to avoid the water. Overall, it's a great spot for a day at the beach.

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Paevsky Dmitry

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a beautiful location with stunning views. However, it's important to note that if the wind is strong, swimming may not be possible.

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Tomášov bratr

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I absolutely adored the beach! The view was simply breathtaking and the pool was equally impressive. The peaceful atmosphere was a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of more popular destinations. It was the perfect spot to take a refreshing dip while gazing out at the vast ocean.

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Goda Žukauskaitė

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a breathtaking sight with its natural and secluded pools. We were fortunate enough to have the entire place to ourselves. However, during high tide, the waves can be quite strong, so caution is advised. The pools are teeming with fish, but it's important to watch out for sea urchins and wear appropriate footwear.