The 10 best natural pools in Gran Canaria

In this article we are going to let you know what for us are some of the the best natural pools in Gran Canaria. That is to say, swimming pools with sea water. These pools of salt water are a great tourist attraction on the island and are still little known to outsiders. Most natural pools are concentrated in the northern area of Gran Canaria, since the coast is more volcanic. On the contrary, these types of bathing areas are less common in the south of the island, where practically all the beaches are golden sand.

Best natural pools in Gran Canaria

The natural pools They are coastal areas marked off with breakwaters and/or volcanic stone for bathing.. Here you can swim and take a dip in water 100% from the sea and safely.

Many of them even have railing and stairs for easy access to the water. It is true that there are also small puddles that are natural and that we share with you in a more intimate way in our guide to beaches and natural pools of Gran Canaria at the end of this article. Below we mention 10 natural pools in the north of Gran Canaria that you cannot miss.

1. The Hole, natural pools Gáldar

This pool is one of the best beaches in Gran CanariaWell, let's say swimming area in the sea. As we have commented on other occasions, in The hole You breathe 100% local atmosphere and life. The pool is completely accessible by means of a ramp and you can swim without any danger. It is located just 10 minutes from the historic center of Gáldar.

2. Las Salinas, natural pools in Gran Canaria – Agaete

A few steps from Puerto de Las Nieves, one of the most beautiful towns in Gran Canaria, we find the natural pools of Las Salinas, in the municipality of Agaete. As you can see in the aerial photo, there are three pools, all with their corresponding stairs to access the salt water.

3. El Charco de San Lorenzo, Moya

Also in the north of Gran Canaria, on the way to San Felipe, we find one of the best known swimming pools in Gran Canaria. Is San Lorenzo Puddle. As you can see in the following photo, its waters are calm. It also has stairs and railing to access the bathroom.

4. Roque Prieto Natural Pool, Guide

One of the places what to see in Guía (Gran Canaria) It is this corner with two saltwater pools sculpted on volcanic rock. The Guiense municipality has very few kilometers of coastline for swimming. Nevertheless, Roque Prieto It is well known among northerners to take a dip and soak up some rays of sun. As you can see, It is a haven of peace, since there is nothing around. Okay, yes, the Virgin of Santa María de Guía, the great protagonist of the La Madrina festivities.

5. Los Charcones, Arucas

This natural pool on the coast of Arucas has the distinguished Blue flag for its facilities and services: accessibility, showers… The Charcones There are several swimming pools and a few steps away is the El Puertillo beach, so there is room for everyone. Is recommended for families, since it is not very deep and has a sandy area to access the water.

6. La Furnia or El Clavo, Gáldar

One of the least known pools in Gran Canaria is El Clavo, known as La Furnia, in Gáldar. To get here you have to go down some stairs, so it is not very accessible if you come with a baby stroller or have reduced mobility. A salty paradise.

7. Natural pools of La Laja, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

En Las Palmas de Gran Canaria We also have a few natural pools, all concentrated on La Laja beach. This beach is located right at the southern entrance to the island's capital. Like all the places we have mentioned before, it is a very localguider (as we say). Discover more places to see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in our blog.

8. Dos Roques Pools, Gáldar

If we continue advancing along the coast of Gáldar heading towards Agaete, we have the beach and pool of Los Dos Roques. We leave you with an aerial view of the area. As you see, The sand is clear and the town is small. This entire area of ​​natural pools in the north of Gran Canaria is located surrounded by banana plantations.

9. El Altillo, Moya

On the coast of the municipality of Moya, its locals also have a good natural pool: El Altillo. It is located right in front of one of the best restaurants in canarian cuisine of the island, the marsh. From here you will have beautiful views of the Moya coast.

10. Bocabarranco or Emiliano natural pools, Gáldar

Next to the beach and natural pools of El Agujero we find the Bocabarranco pool, also known as Emiliano natural pool. Here maybe The sea may be rougher since it is an area with strong waves. If it catches you on a good day, it can be wonderful.

Finally, if you want to discover some natural pools in southern Gran Canaria, we recommend that you sign up for the Romeral Castle and of La Lajilla in Arguineguín, although in our guide to beaches and swimming pools you have them all. By the way, we have read some queries that are of the type natural pools Gran Canarias and keep in mind that Gran Canaria is singular, not plural.

Guide to beaches and natural pools

As you can imagine, we cannot publicly share all the puddles and natural pools that are hidden in Gran Canaria because they are small and fragile spaces and if they become overcrowded, they will lose all their charm. Furthermore, they tend to be areas where there is no cleaning service and we already know that the impact of human beings does a lot of damage to these corners. That's why we created this Gran Canaria coastal guide with more than 80 options to take a dip on the island.

The guide is classified by municipality and includes the name of the beach/pool (so you can search for it on Google maps), a brief description, a photo and a table with its main characteristics. We even mention, where appropriate, a recommendation to eat nearby :). In this way, in addition to protecting our environment without revealing each site, you can support us for all the valuable and free content that we provide you.

Video of natural pools in Gran Canaria

Then we leave you with a video in which we show you five of the previous pools, all in the north of Gran Canaria. You can subscribe here to our YouTube Channel For more information as soon as possible What to see and do in Gran Canaria on video.

Gran Canaria Guides

Finally yes In addition to the natural pools and beaches of Gran Canaria, you would be interested in discovering other corners of the island on your own. By clicking on the following image you can take a look at all our digital guides. y special packs which include the guide to beaches and swimming pools that we told you about before. In this way, in addition to save your valuable time planning your routes, you can discover unique places on the island.

Ruth González

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.