What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Caracol?

Playa del Caracol has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear 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 del Caracol?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Caracol, 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 del Caracol 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.Playa del Caracol does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa del Caracol 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 gentle.

Is the Playa del Caracol secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. 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 del Caracol?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Caracol.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mojo picón is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Caracol?

There are 378 places to stay in the Playa del Caracol area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Caracol include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=12395&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">R2 Bahia Playa - Adults Only</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5085171&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Alejandro II</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4045157&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tarajalejo Eco Ocean A</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7054416&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Del Sol Canaria 500m From Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa del Caracol from parking?

The Playa del Caracol 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Caracol?

There are 2 attractions near Playa del Caracol that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hotel Ruins located in 2.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Caracol?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Caracol is September. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa del Caracol (Fuerteventura) 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 del Caracol (Fuerteventura) 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 del Caracol with gray sand & pebble surface

Photo of Playa del Caracol with blue pure water surface

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Playa del Caracol

Giniginámar, Spain

5.9

#298 out of 519 in Canary Islands 8

Free entrance Virgin beach Secluded relax Easy access Gray sand & pebble Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Tarajalejo • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

960m

Playground Boulder Wall Gran Tarajal

7km

Playground Playground

7.4km

Playground Parque Infantil Playa Gran Tarajal

7.7km

Playground Spielplatz

7.9km

Playground Playground

8.1km

Park Plaza de Tarajalejo

960m

Hiking Area Playa Tarajalejo

1km

Park PASARELA

1.1km

Park Parques

1.6km

Hiking Area Punta de la Lajada

3.6km

Hiking Area Mirador de la Lajita

4.1km

Park PlazaEn obras

4.5km

Park La Lajita Park

4.5km

Park Camel Experience 1

4.8km

Restaurant Mojo picón

9 - Excellent 860m

Mediterranean Restaurant La Barraca

9 - Excellent 910m

Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria Faufal Tarajelejo

8.8 - Excellent 920m

Restaurant Ristaurante Piscolabis

8 - Very good 980m

Restaurant Restaurante Adeyu

8.6 - Excellent 990m

Restaurant Restaurante El Brasero

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Olas del Sur

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Asador El Toril

9 - Excellent 3km

Restaurant Restaurante Ramón

8.8 - Excellent 4.4km

Supermarket Padilla Supermercados - Spar (Tarajalejo)

930m

Store La Cabra de oro - Loterías

960m

Supermarket Bazar Paris

4.5km

Supermarket La lajita supermercado express

4.5km

Supermarket Spar supermarket

4.6km

Ice Cream Shop Micono Gelato Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Supermarket Minimercado Beccar

7.7km

Supermarket HiperDino Gran Tarajal

7.7km

Supermarket Padilla Supermercados - EuroSpar

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Cueva de Playa en Tarajalejo

430m

Tourist Attraction Hotel Ruins

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Plaza

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Tanquillo

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Sea Lions Live

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Lapa

8 - Very good 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Fauna Live

5.5km

Tourist Attraction El puertito

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Sende de los Cetaceos

8.8 - Excellent 7.4km

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About

Playa del Caracol 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 131.6 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Tarajalejo settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Tarajalejo • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

960m

Playground Boulder Wall Gran Tarajal

7km

Playground Playground

7.4km

Playground Parque Infantil Playa Gran Tarajal

7.7km

Playground Spielplatz

7.9km

Playground Playground

8.1km

Park Plaza de Tarajalejo

960m

Hiking Area Playa Tarajalejo

1km

Park PASARELA

1.1km

Park Parques

1.6km

Hiking Area Punta de la Lajada

3.6km

Hiking Area Mirador de la Lajita

4.1km

Park PlazaEn obras

4.5km

Park La Lajita Park

4.5km

Park Camel Experience 1

4.8km

Restaurant Mojo picón

9 - Excellent 860m

Mediterranean Restaurant La Barraca

9 - Excellent 910m

Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria Faufal Tarajelejo

8.8 - Excellent 920m

Restaurant Ristaurante Piscolabis

8 - Very good 980m

Restaurant Restaurante Adeyu

8.6 - Excellent 990m

Restaurant Restaurante El Brasero

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Olas del Sur

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Asador El Toril

9 - Excellent 3km

Restaurant Restaurante Ramón

8.8 - Excellent 4.4km

Supermarket Padilla Supermercados - Spar (Tarajalejo)

930m

Store La Cabra de oro - Loterías

960m

Supermarket Bazar Paris

4.5km

Supermarket La lajita supermercado express

4.5km

Supermarket Spar supermarket

4.6km

Ice Cream Shop Micono Gelato Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Supermarket Minimercado Beccar

7.7km

Supermarket HiperDino Gran Tarajal

7.7km

Supermarket Padilla Supermercados - EuroSpar

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Cueva de Playa en Tarajalejo

430m

Tourist Attraction Hotel Ruins

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Plaza

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Tanquillo

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Sea Lions Live

10 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Lapa

8 - Very good 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Fauna Live

5.5km

Tourist Attraction El puertito

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Sende de los Cetaceos

8.8 - Excellent 7.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.8km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Casa Alejandro II

Entire Apartment

El Almacigo • 370m from center

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2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

R2 Bahia Playa - Adults Only

Hotel

El Almacigo • 310m from center

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2km from the beach

8 Very good

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Tarajalejo • 570m from center

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2.2km from the beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Tarajalejo • 350m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1.3km 18 min walk

Cueva de Playa en Tarajalejo

6.7 Good

2.1km

Playa negra Tarajalejo

5.9 Pleasant

2.4km

Playa Giniginamar

5.8 Pleasant

4.1km

Playa Laja del Corral

7 Good

4.6km

Playa de Agando

5.9 Pleasant

5.7km

Playa la Lajita

4.9 Tolerable

6.7km

Playa El Puertito

7.3 Good

7.5km

Playa de Puerto Rico

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Tarajalejo • 1.9km

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 131.6km

Transport

Airport

FUE • 36.7km

Bus Station

Estación de Guaguas de Morro Jable (Bus Station) • 29.4km

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5.9 Pleasant

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5.9 Pleasant

Nolan R.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is a dream come true! It's very nice and secluded, yet it's easily accessible. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful and tranquil getaway.

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Chrislyn Torpey

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Reaching Pebble Beach can be a challenge, even with a 4x4 - unless you are a local or have been there before. I suggest taking the coastal route (which will take around an hour from the R2 Bahia Playa Hotel) to explore the other beaches and the stunning desert vistas.

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Caleb

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach may not be easy to get to, but it's worth the effort. It's a great place to be, but you have to sacrifice to get there.

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Sophia G.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This secluded beach is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy some peace and quiet. The only way to get here is by foot, so you won't be bothered by crowds. The breathtaking coastal views make it an ideal spot to take in the beauty of nature.

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Iris Spanninga

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is a great place to spend the day, with plenty of activities to keep you entertained. The sand is soft and the ocean is beautiful." The beach is an ideal spot for a day of fun and relaxation. The powdery sand is a delight to walk on and the view of the sparkling sea is breathtaking. There are plenty of activities to keep you entertained, from swimming and sunbathing to beach volleyball and building sandcastles.