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Tolerable

Playa de Sotavento

Guayedra, Spain

#392 out of 519 in Canary Islands

Tolerable

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Deserted Short mountain trail Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Guayedra • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Bar La Magia del Muelle

7.4 - Good 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurant Finger of God

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurante Puerto De Laguete

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Cafe Hondo Cafe

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Bar Bar restaurante Terraza Angor

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Cafe Meson del Bocadillo Agaete

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Bar Bar Salsamora Boutique

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cápita

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Akasa Restaurante

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Park Área recreativa Tamadaba

3.5km

Farm Bodega Los Berrazales

4.2km

Park Charco Azul

4.9km

Park Tamadaba Natural Park

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Puerto de las nieves

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Huerto de Las Flores - Jardín Botánico de Agaete

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Cala Dumbo

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Jilly

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Beach Faneroque

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Juncal

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction San Pedro (Agaete)

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Valle de Agaete

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Historical Landmark Risco Caído archaeological site

6.6km

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About

Playa de Sotavento is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 221th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 27.5 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Guayedra settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa de Sotavento coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Piscinas Naturales Las Salinas, which has a rating of 7.7.

Playa de Sotavento (Las Palmas) is located outside the Guayedra settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Gran Canaria and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa de Sotavento with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Guayedra • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Bar La Magia del Muelle

7.4 - Good 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurant Finger of God

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurante Puerto De Laguete

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Cafe Hondo Cafe

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Bar Bar restaurante Terraza Angor

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Cafe Meson del Bocadillo Agaete

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Bar Bar Salsamora Boutique

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cápita

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Akasa Restaurante

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Park Área recreativa Tamadaba

3.5km

Farm Bodega Los Berrazales

4.2km

Park Charco Azul

4.9km

Park Tamadaba Natural Park

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Puerto de las nieves

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Huerto de Las Flores - Jardín Botánico de Agaete

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Cala Dumbo

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Jilly

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Beach Faneroque

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Juncal

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction San Pedro (Agaete)

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Valle de Agaete

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Historical Landmark Risco Caído archaeological site

6.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.8km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Home2Book Residencial Las Candelarias 2

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Guayedra • 1.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9 Excellent

Home2Book Residencial Las Candelarias 3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Guayedra • 1.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Home2Book Residencial Las Candelarias 1

Entire House

La Solana • 1.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Duplex Alvarito Agaete

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Guayedra • 1.9km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Home2Book Residencial Las Candelarias

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Guayedra • 1.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

6.8 Good

Bungalow Marta Agaete

Entire Apartment

La Solana • 1.9km from center

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1.8km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Finca Oaxaca - Casa Tortuga

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Guayedra • 1.9km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa Maria en Agaete

Entire House

La Solana • 1.9km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Palmeral PaMi

Entire Apartment

La Solana • 2km from center

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1.9km from the beach

5 Tolerable

Cheerful house Puerto de las Nieves

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Guayedra • 2km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Apartamentos Los Chorros

Entire Apartment

La Solana • 1.9km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

Apartamento Agaete Pueblo 3

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Guayedra • 2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.2 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

440m 6 min walk

Guayedra Beach Guayedra Beach

5.9 Pleasant

1.9km 24 min walk

Playa de las Nieves Playa de las Nieves

5.8 Pleasant

2.5km

Piscinas Naturales Las Salinas Piscinas Naturales Las Salinas

7.7 Very good

3.7km

Playa del Juncal Playa del Juncal

5.8 Pleasant

4.3km

Playa Del Risco Playa Del Risco

5.9 Pleasant

5.3km

Playa del Lagarto Playa del Lagarto

4.9 Tolerable

7.2km

Playa de Martorell Playa de Martorell

6.9 Good

7.7km

North Beach Sardina North Beach Sardina

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Guayedra • 390m

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 27.5km

Transport

Airport

LPA • 36km

Bus Station

Capote • 3.6km

Train Station

Mini Train • 38.5km

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Availeo

8 Very good

This location is fantastic!

March 2023

Hank G

10 Exceptional

This place is a great wild place to escape the hustle and bustle of tourists and crowds. If you have a small car, it's best to park it right after the first turn and walk the rest of the way, as the terrain is quite steep. It's about a 10-minute walk on loose ground, but it's worth the effort as you'll be rewarded with a stunning, yet rocky beach. Unfortunately, swimming isn't really an option as the Virgin beach has no amenities, but it's still worth visiting for a relaxing day by the sea. I highly recommend it!

March 2023

Alessandro Giordano

8 Very good

This beach near Guayedra is a real treat with its black sand and crystal clear water. Taking a pleasant path through the typical Canarian vegetation, you can easily access this beach, which is one of the few that rarely experiences strong winds. Enjoy the beauty of this lovely beach!

March 2023

Manny Johnson

8 Very good

A short walk brings you to a serene and beautiful stone beach, untouched by amenities and undisturbed by the hustle and bustle of everyday life - a perfect paradise for those seeking a peaceful escape.

March 2023

Emilio Teich

8 Very good

Playa de Sotavento has an amazing view, but unfortunately there are no amenities to enjoy, such as places to lie down and swim. However, it does have a pristine Virgin beach that is untouched and serene.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Sotavento?

The Playa de Sotavento is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Playa de Sotavento?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Sotavento, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de Sotavento good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa de Sotavento does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa de Sotavento good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de Sotavento secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Sotavento?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Sotavento.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Magia del Muelle is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Sotavento?

There are 394 places to stay in the Playa de Sotavento area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa de Sotavento from parking?

The Playa de Sotavento has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Sotavento?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de Sotavento that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Puerto de las nieves located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Sotavento?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Sotavento is August. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 17°C and water 20°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de Sotavento (Gran Canaria) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Playa de Sotavento (Gran Canaria) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Playa de Sotavento for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.