Along the northern coast of Gran Canaria there are many natural pools to enjoy the sea, one of them is El Charco de San Lorenzo. Here we have a large natural pool with sea water in which we can take a dip. In Charco de San Lorenzo you can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean in a very local environment. Surrounded by callaos beaches (as we call bowling in the Canary Islands) and a caravan park. We tell you all the details below, so keep reading!
El Charco de San Lorenzo, El Pagador (Moya)
This puddle or natural pool is located in the municipality of Moya, in the Pagador area. It is one of the few bathing areas in Moya, since the municipality has only a few kilometers of coastline. The truth is that it is great: it has showers, public toilets, railings and stairs to access the water, as well as an esplanade where you can lie down and sunbathe..
You should keep in mind that in the north of the island it is sometimes cloudy and the sea can be rougher. You can take a look at our post about it weather in Gran Canaria so you understand a little why. A few meters away is the fishing neighborhood El Roque, a beautiful postcard of the north of Gran Canaria.
If you want to continue investigating the area, the same road that took you to El Charco crosses the entire coast until you reach the town of San Felipe. There is a small avenue with a bar where you can have a coffee and there is also Vagabundo beach. EYE, The beaches here are quite dangerous due to their waves and currents.. In El Charco there is usually no problem, since it has breakwaters.
If you want to know more bathing areas similar to this puddle, take a look at our article on natural pools in Gran Canaria. We also have a complete guide to beaches and pools that you can see below.
Where to eat on the Moya coast
To eat nearby you have the La Marisma restaurant or Locanda El Roque. The latter much closer, but let's say that its owner is a little special (depending on the day, it will serve you well or badly). In any case, if you have never been, we think it is one of those places that you have to go once in your life just because of its location with sea views.
Below you can see a brief video of Charco de San Lorenzo. If you want to discover more places like this in Gran Canaria, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.
