Ojos de Garza beach is located on the coast of Telde, very close to the airport Gran Canaria. In fact, from here you will see the planes take off. In total it has about 500 meters long and It is located where the Ojos de Garza Ravine serves as a dividing axis. To the left of the mouth of the ravine the sand is brown and gray. To the right they accumulate shut up or pebbles and the sea is rougher. At the end of the bay, next to the airport, we find the Roque de Gando.
Garza's Eyes Beach, Gran Canaria
It is characterized because when the tide rises, the water reaches almost to the houses on the front line. With which, you We recommend visiting when the tide is low for greater enjoyment. There is a shower service on the beach, but there are no bathrooms. Also There is parking, but it is very limited. Therefore, we recommend avoid weekends and holidays. If not, she tries to go as soon as possible.
There is a part of the beach where you can practice windsurfing. This area is windier and is practically all quiet. It is the part that is closest to the airport.
On the other hand, if yours is trail running or do you like to walk, There are several dirt roads through which you can reach the Tufia beaches y Aguadulce. There are several options, but We recommend the one on the coast so you can appreciate the coastal beauty. You just have to go up the promenade behind the Zurita bar (which we discuss below) and go along the coast. Yes indeed, windy days may not be a pleasant plan.
Recycling and art by Antonio Peñita
Next to Ojos de Garza Beach, to the right of the ravine looking towards the sea, you will find the works of art by Antonio “Peñita”. This man has been in charge for years of taking advantage of the things that no one wants to make art. For example, with bathroom sinks and toilets, with glass bottles, with chairs, with perfume bottles, tiles, etc.
Lastly, There is a very picturesque house in Ojos de Garza that you can see if you walk along the avenue on the side of the road. You can see it below.
Where to eat in Ojos de Garza
To eat at Ojos de Garza you have the Zurita Bar Restaurant with canarian food and sea views. This bar is all terrace and close to the beach, with which all tables have sea views. As it is the only bar in the area if you go later than 13:00 p.m. you will probably have to pick up a number and wait. The menu is extensive with a wide variety of seafood products. The best thing, the views, it seems like you are eating on a boat. La food is not something super wow, but the beer and snacking by the sea at least tastes great to me. Te We recommend the potatoes with mojo, the blanched gofio and the squid. They also have octopus clothes, although the last time we went it was a bit loose (not other times).
Another alternative that we suggest for eating is to go into the Heron Eyes helmet And go to Bar Dos Hermanos. Here you can buy a delicious squid sandwich to take and enjoy on the shore of Ojos de Garza beach.
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Ojos de Garza Beach in video
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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.
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