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

The Playa de Barlovento is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Playa de Barlovento?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de Barlovento good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa de Barlovento does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa de Barlovento good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de Barlovento 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 Barlovento?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Barlovento.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar restaurante Las Otras Naves is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Barlovento?

There are 365 places to stay in the Playa de Barlovento area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3976229&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Helen</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6957255&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">APARTMENT ORANGE FUERTEVENTURA</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3139446&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento Acogedor</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa de Barlovento from parking?

The Playa de Barlovento 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 Barlovento?

There are 3 attractions near Playa de Barlovento that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Guisguey chico located in 4.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Barlovento is September. Its average value reaches 24°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 de Barlovento (Fuerteventura) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Playa de Barlovento

Puerto de las Lajas, Spain

#502 out of 519 in Canary Islands 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Deserted Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Guisguey • 4.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil El Pais de las Maravillas

5km

Playground Spielplatz

5.4km

Playground Parque infantil

5.7km

Park Gavia de los Hormiga. Park

4.4km

Park Ca' la Marta

5km

Park Plaza de la Paz

5.1km

Hiking Area Barranco del Cavadero

6.5km

Park Parque Holandes, La Oliva

7.2km

Bar Bar restaurante Las Otras Naves

8 - Very good 2.3km

Cafe Pulido Alonso

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant Pizzart Puerto DEL Rosario

8.8 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant La Puipana Restaurante

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant Las Brasas

8.6 - Excellent 4.1km

Cafe Cafetería Muka Muka

9.4 - Excellent 4.4km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante Brisas do Mar

8.6 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Restaurante Cangrejo Colorao

8.6 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Restaurante El Rinconcito de Doña Juanita

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Supermarket ALDI

2km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Spar Majada Marcial

4km

Supermarket SuperDino El Charco

4km

Supermarket Padilla Supermercados

4.5km

Supermarket Spar puerto

4.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Alimentación El Majorero

4.6km

Supermarket La Tiendita

4.7km

Supermarket Viveres León

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Ala - Craig Medson

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Guisguey chico

9.6 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Mural DC Comics

6 - Pleasant 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Molinos de la charca

4.9km

Museum Casa Museo Miguel de Unamuno

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura

9.8 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Maestra artesana caladora

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Hafen Puerto del Rosario

5.6km

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About

Playa de Barlovento is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 270th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 163.1 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Guisguey settlement, just 4.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Guisguey • 4.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil El Pais de las Maravillas

5km

Playground Spielplatz

5.4km

Playground Parque infantil

5.7km

Park Gavia de los Hormiga. Park

4.4km

Park Ca' la Marta

5km

Park Plaza de la Paz

5.1km

Hiking Area Barranco del Cavadero

6.5km

Park Parque Holandes, La Oliva

7.2km

Bar Bar restaurante Las Otras Naves

8 - Very good 2.3km

Cafe Pulido Alonso

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant Pizzart Puerto DEL Rosario

8.8 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant La Puipana Restaurante

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant Las Brasas

8.6 - Excellent 4.1km

Cafe Cafetería Muka Muka

9.4 - Excellent 4.4km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante Brisas do Mar

8.6 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Restaurante Cangrejo Colorao

8.6 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Restaurante El Rinconcito de Doña Juanita

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Supermarket ALDI

2km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Spar Majada Marcial

4km

Supermarket SuperDino El Charco

4km

Supermarket Padilla Supermercados

4.5km

Supermarket Spar puerto

4.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Alimentación El Majorero

4.6km

Supermarket La Tiendita

4.7km

Supermarket Viveres León

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Ala - Craig Medson

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Guisguey chico

9.6 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Mural DC Comics

6 - Pleasant 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Molinos de la charca

4.9km

Museum Casa Museo Miguel de Unamuno

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura

9.8 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Maestra artesana caladora

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Hafen Puerto del Rosario

5.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Appartamento fuerte

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Puerto del Rosario • 6.5km from center

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4km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Casa Nino Cueva

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Located at nearest locality

Located at nearest locality

Guisguey • 6.4km from center

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4.2km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Puipana Apartment, Fuerteventura

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Located at nearest locality

Guisguey • 6.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

600m 8 min walk

Connected beach

Playa Las Lajas

5.8 Pleasant

3.5km

Playa para perros

4 Frustrating

5.9km

Playa Chica

7.7 Very good

7.5km

Playa del Jablito

4.8 Tolerable

7.7km

Playa Blanca

7.8 Very good

13.1km

Playa Las Caletillas

6.8 Good

14.8km

Alzada Beach Playa Alzada

8.6 Excellent

16.3km

Playa del Castillo

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Guisguey • 4.4km

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 163.1km

Transport

Airport

FUE • 10.2km

Bus Station

Fuerteventura Park • 14.2km

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4 Frustrating

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Gustave Tchoumba

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

That place is a great place for both beginners and experienced surfers. It's a great spot to take on some small waves, or if you're feeling more daring, take on the bigger waves further out. Just be sure to watch out for the low tide to the left of the spot. It's not a place for the novice, so don't venture too far to the right.

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Lúcio

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The Atlantic's winds are relentless, tugging, blowing and rattling. It's a challenge for beachgoers, but a paradise for kiters and surfers. Behind the shoreline lies a semi-desert landscape, a stunning sight. I'm torn between the beauty and the difficulty of the conditions.

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Krystaline Acosta

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach in Corralejo is truly amazing, especially after the dunes. The sand is golden and soft, and the waters are a beautiful turquoise. It's the perfect place to spend a day of relaxation and fun. The views are stunning and you can take in the sights of the ocean. The atmosphere is peaceful and inviting, making it a great spot for a day of relaxation and fun.

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Miguel Paredes

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

Perfect spot for those looking to get their adrenaline pumping with some water sports. With its dark, mysterious sand, this beach is sure to keep you coming back for more!

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Iris M

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

That place is a stunning sight, with its black sand and few people around, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful swim. Its serene atmosphere is perfect for those looking for a tranquil experience.

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Playa de Barlovento

Puerto de las Lajas, Spain

Playground Parque Infantil El Pais de las Maravillas

Playground Spielplatz

Playground Parque infantil

Park Gavia de los Hormiga. Park

Park Ca' la Marta

Park Plaza de la Paz

Hiking Area Barranco del Cavadero

Park Parque Holandes, La Oliva

Bar Bar restaurante Las Otras Naves

Cafe Pulido Alonso

Restaurant Pizzart Puerto DEL Rosario

Restaurant La Puipana Restaurante

Restaurant Las Brasas

Cafe Cafetería Muka Muka

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante Brisas do Mar

Restaurant Restaurante Cangrejo Colorao

Restaurant Restaurante El Rinconcito de Doña Juanita

Supermarket ALDI

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Supermercado Spar Majada Marcial

Supermarket SuperDino El Charco

Supermarket Padilla Supermercados

Supermarket Spar puerto

Supermarket Supermercado Alimentación El Majorero

Supermarket La Tiendita

Supermarket Viveres León

Tourist Attraction Ala - Craig Medson

Tourist Attraction Guisguey chico

Tourist Attraction Mural DC Comics

Tourist Attraction Molinos de la charca

Museum Casa Museo Miguel de Unamuno

Tourist Attraction Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura

Tourist Attraction Maestra artesana caladora

Tourist Attraction Hafen Puerto del Rosario

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Weather

Guisguey, Canary Islands, Las Palmas

Playground Parque Infantil El Pais de las Maravillas

Playground Spielplatz

Playground Parque infantil

Park Gavia de los Hormiga. Park

Park Ca' la Marta

Park Plaza de la Paz

Hiking Area Barranco del Cavadero

Park Parque Holandes, La Oliva

Bar Bar restaurante Las Otras Naves

Cafe Pulido Alonso

Restaurant Pizzart Puerto DEL Rosario

Restaurant La Puipana Restaurante

Restaurant Las Brasas

Cafe Cafetería Muka Muka

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante Brisas do Mar

Restaurant Restaurante Cangrejo Colorao

Restaurant Restaurante El Rinconcito de Doña Juanita

Supermarket ALDI

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Supermercado Spar Majada Marcial

Supermarket SuperDino El Charco

Supermarket Padilla Supermercados

Supermarket Spar puerto

Supermarket Supermercado Alimentación El Majorero

Supermarket La Tiendita

Supermarket Viveres León

Tourist Attraction Ala - Craig Medson

Tourist Attraction Guisguey chico

Tourist Attraction Mural DC Comics

Tourist Attraction Molinos de la charca

Museum Casa Museo Miguel de Unamuno

Tourist Attraction Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura

Tourist Attraction Maestra artesana caladora

Tourist Attraction Hafen Puerto del Rosario

Stays nearby

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