Gran Canaria is much more than the Maspalomas Dunes and Las Canteras beachIf you're one of those who avoids rows of sun loungers and looks for... secluded coves, volcanic pools and wild cornersThis is your guide. We've compiled more than 80 bathing areas along the entire coast of the island so you can find your own personal paradise, far from the tourist crowds. Here's everything you need to know: How to get there, whether it's suitable for nudism, whether you can bring your pet, whether it's ideal for practicing sports. Available in Spanish and English and updated in January of 2026. In addition, you can combine with our Foodie Guide and get both for just €11,99, saving €1,99.
⚡ THE PERFECT BEACH COMBO ⚡
A day at the beach isn't the same without a good meal. Bring the BEACH + RESTAURANT PACKAGE for only 11,99€.
- ✅ Guide to Beaches and Swimming Pools (+80 exclusive bathing areas)
- ✅ Restaurant Guide (+100 options, from places to buy) delicious snacks to take to the sand restaurants with sea views)
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GUIDE TO BEACHES AND SWIMMING POOLS
This guide It includes secret spots you won't find on regular travel blogs. To the Do not publicly reveal these locations on social media; we all protect them from overexposure.By purchasing this guide, you not only discover paradise, but you also help us keep this project alive.
Everything you need to know before you go
Forget about arriving at a cove and finding it's rocky when you wanted sand, or that the sea is dangerous. Each beach includes a detailed technical sheet with:
- (I.e. Length and Type of Sand: (Golden, volcanic, pebbles or boulders…)
- 🌊 Sea Conditions: (Ideal for knowing if it's safe for the bathroom)
- (I.e. Services: (Toilets, showers, footbaths, accessibility)
- 🐶 Pet-Friendly: (Beaches suitable for going with dogs)
- 👙 Nudism: (Areas where it is permitted/usual)
- ???? ️ Where to eat nearby: (Basic recommendations for the area)
One island, a thousand types of coastline
Gran Canaria is a continent in miniature, and its beaches prove it. North You'll find natural pools of wild volcanic rock. In the Speaking onMiles of golden sand beaches like Maspalomas. In the ThisWindy areas ideal for sports and local coves in Telde. And in the Westpristine and secluded beaches. This guide will take you through them all.
Food is half the journey
Let's not fool ourselves: Gastronomy is 50% of the tripAvoid ruining a perfect day by ending up at the typical place with overpriced ready-made food. In our Restaurant Guide, we share where locals eat, a Interactive guide categorized by area and type of food. From Canarian cuisine to sandwiches and breakfasts.
Immediate and Ecological Download
As soon as you purchase, you will receive an email with the download link (make sure you enter your email address correctly). It's a file. Interactive PDF which you can carry on your mobile phone. Paperless, weightless, and instantly available. Perfect for starting to plan your beach route right now.
About us
We are Ruth y Jorge, creators of Local Guide Gran CanariaWe've explored every inch of this coast (and swum in almost all of these waters) so we can tell you about it firsthand. If you want to see our adventures around the island in real timeFollow us on Instagram @welovegrancanaria y YouTube Local Guide Gran Canaria.
Hello! I am RuthTourism expert, Canary Islander and traveler. Although I write, Local Guide Gran Canaria has two engines: Jorge (my partner) and I.
Here we merge my academic training (Graduate and Master in Tourism) with his mountain experience (MTB) to show you the real Gran Canaria: trails, landscapes and local off-the-beaten-path gastronomy.
Besides being your hosts on the island, we share guides to our trips so you can plan your getaways with the confidence of Follow routes that are 100% validated by us.
If we're not traveling or "tasting" restaurants, look for us in the mountains with our fur babies, Silver and Plata.
Shall we discover (and devour) the world together?
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