Name: That place is an absolute paradise! The waves are great, the water is crystal clear, and the sand is golden and fine. It's an idyllic spot to relax and soak up the sun.
Item: Patalavaca Beach
Rating: 8
Author: Charlotte Johnson

Gran Canaria Best beaches

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Playa del Pozuelo

Telde 4 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Blue water • Crowded in season

4 Amenities index

Playa de Arguineguin

La Charca 0.6 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Crowded in season • Sand & Rocks bottom

5.4 Amenities index

Piscinas Naturales Las Salinas

Agaete 1.1 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Blue pure water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Patalavaca Beach

Canarios II,III,IV y V 0.4 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking

2.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Maspalomas Wild

Maspalomas 2.2 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Bright fine sand • Difficult access • Crowded in season • Trail > 500m

4.4 Amenities index

Playa La Caleta

El Matorral 2 km

Good

7.4

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Blue pure water • Sand & Rocks bottom

2.7 Amenities index

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Quitest and lonely beaches in Gran Canaria

Playa del Confital

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access

Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 3.3 km

Playa de GuiGui

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Gran Canaria, Tasartico 3.1 km

Playa de Tauro

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Gran Canaria, Playa de Tauro 0.3 km

Playa de Pasito Blanco

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green pure water, Fine sand bottom

Gran Canaria, Calderin 2 km

Playa Montana Arena

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand

Gran Canaria, El Pajar 3.2 km

Playa de Aguadulce

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Gran Canaria, Tufia 0.2 km

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Rocky beaches in Gran Canaria

Playa Perchel

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Blue pure water

Gran Canaria, Playa de Mogan 1.9 km

Playa Punta del Faro

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Gran Canaria, El Agujero 4.6 km

Playa de La Aldea

5.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access

Gran Canaria, Playa de San Nicolas 0.4 km

Playa del Juncal

5.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Gran Canaria, Agaete 1.8 km

Roque prieto pools

5.7

Natural Pool, Easy access, Blue pure water, Perfect for swimming

Gran Canaria, El Agujero 2.8 km

Playa Las Carpinteras

5.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Gran Canaria, El Pajar 2.7 km

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Beaches for families with children in Gran Canaria

Playa del Inglés

Maspalomas Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water

Gran Canaria, Maspalomas 2.9 km

Playa Costa Alegre

8.4

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Gran Canaria, La Charca 0 km

Playa El Veril

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Gran Canaria, La Gloria 3 km

Playa de San Agustin

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water

Gran Canaria, Playa del Aguila 1 km

Playa de las Burras

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Gran Canaria, Playa del Aguila 2.4 km

Playa de Meloneras

Meloneras Beach

6.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom

Gran Canaria, Maspalomas 1.7 km

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The best beaches in small bays in Gran Canaria

Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar)

9.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand

Gran Canaria, La Verga 0.2 km

Playa de Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Gran Canaria, Playa de Tauro 2 km

Playa de Mogan

Mogan Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Gran Canaria, Playa de Mogan 0.4 km

Playa Taurito (Playa del Diablito)

Taurito Beach (Little Devil Beach)

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Gran Canaria, Taurito 0.3 km

Playa de Martorell

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Gran Canaria, El Agujero 3.7 km

Playa de Tiritana

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green water

Gran Canaria, Taurito 1.2 km

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Wild and hidden beaches in Gran Canaria

North Beach Sardina

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom

Gran Canaria, El Agujero 3.5 km

Playa del besudo

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water

Gran Canaria, Playa del Aguila 0.3 km

Playa de Veneguera

6.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue water, Deserted

Gran Canaria, Playa de Mogan 4.1 km

Playa Mujeres

6.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand

Gran Canaria, Calderin 2.8 km

Playa de El Puerto

5.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray sand, Blue pure water

Gran Canaria, Playa de San Nicolas 0.5 km

Playa del Hombre

5.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water

Gran Canaria, Tufia 3.8 km

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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Gran Canaria

Playa de Amadores

Amadores Beach

9.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Gran Canaria, Playa de Tauro 0.9 km

Playa del Cura

9.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water

Gran Canaria, Playa de Tauro 0.5 km

Playa de Las Canteras

Las Canteras Beach

8.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.5 km

Las Canteras Beach

Las Canteras Beach II

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.8 km

Playa de Maspalomas

Maspalomas Beac III beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand

Gran Canaria, Maspalomas 2 km

Playa de Las Alcaravaneras

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 0.6 km

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Latest reviews on Gran Canaria's beaches

Patalavaca Beach

8 Charlotte Johnson

That place is an absolute paradise! The waves are great, the water is crystal clear, and the sand is golden and fine. It's an idyllic spot to relax and soak up the sun.

Maspalomas Wild

10 Alden

This place has a nice beach, and it's conveniently within walking distance to the dunes.

Playa Las Maranuelas

8 Kai

A remarkable spot with an incredible view of the ocean! It's truly a sight to behold.

Playa El Puertillo

8 Mazin Yadegar

If you're looking for a wild seaside full of waves and golden sand, this is the place for you! We absolutely loved it! 😍

Playa Del Risco

8 Iris Spanninga

This spot is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas, and it has a unique charm with its gray sand and pebbles. It's a truly rugged spot, perfect for those who are looking for a break from the crowds.

Guayedra Beach

8 Cecily Nyree

A bit of a trek down a bumpy road, but it's worth it. It's a quiet spot with only a few people and the sunsets are beautiful. Plus, it's a clothing-optional beach.

Playa del Pozuelo

Playa de Arguineguin

Piscinas Naturales Las Salinas

Patalavaca Beach

Maspalomas Wild

Playa La Caleta

Popular types of Gran Canaria beaches

Quitest and lonely beaches in Gran Canaria

Playa del Confital

Playa de GuiGui

Playa de Tauro

Playa de Pasito Blanco

Playa Montana Arena

Playa de Aguadulce

Rocky beaches in Gran Canaria

Playa Perchel

Playa Punta del Faro

Playa de La Aldea

Playa del Juncal

Roque prieto pools

Playa Las Carpinteras

Beaches for families with children in Gran Canaria

Maspalomas Beach

Playa Costa Alegre

Playa El Veril

Playa de San Agustin

Playa de las Burras

Meloneras Beach

The best beaches in small bays in Gran Canaria

Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar)

Puerto Rico beach

Mogan Beach

Taurito Beach (Little Devil Beach)

Playa de Martorell

Playa de Tiritana

Wild and hidden beaches in Gran Canaria

North Beach Sardina

Playa del besudo

Playa de Veneguera

Playa Mujeres

Playa de El Puerto

Playa del Hombre

Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Gran Canaria

Amadores Beach

Playa del Cura

Las Canteras Beach

Las Canteras Beach II

Maspalomas Beac III beach

Playa de Las Alcaravaneras

Latest reviews on Gran Canaria's beaches

Most viewed beaches of Gran Canaria

Playa de Balito

Punta de Galdar

Playa del Aguila

Playa de Cueva Laya

Playa de Tarajalillo

Patalavaca Beach