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4.9

Tolerable

Playa del Lagarto

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Lagarto?

There are 371 places to stay in the Playa del Lagarto area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3552400&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">El Rome Duplex</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6263655&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Emma</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6769106&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The New Suite, Agaete</a></li></ul>

Sardina, Spain

#426 out of 519 in Canary Islands

4.9

Tolerable

Free entrance Virgin beach Deserted

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Located outside the settlement

Cueva de las Cruces • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant La Pizarra: Sabores del Mar

9.2 - Excellent 2.3km

Hamburger Restaurant Invitame

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Sociedad de Cazadores del Norte de Gran Canaria

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurante La Cueva

8.2 - Very good 2.3km

Bar Bar Sociedad Sardina del Norte Ca'Gise

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzería Restaurante Rabadán

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Coffee Shop El Antojo

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Terraza El Ancla

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Bar cantina sardina Ca' El Melón

7 - Good 2.7km

Farm Bodega Los Berrazales

6.9km

Park Área recreativa Tamadaba

8.1km

Hiking Area Barranco De Silva

9.9km

Hiking Area Camino San Felipe

10km

Tourist Attraction Costa Botija

9.2 - Excellent 180m

Tourist Attraction Playa del Juncal

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Amagro

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Martorell

8 - Very good 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Point de vue sur Sardina

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Puerto de las nieves

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Los Quintanas De Galdar

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Huerto de Las Flores - Jardín Botánico de Agaete

8.4 - Very good 3.5km

Historical Landmark Cenobio de Valerón

9.4km

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About

Playa del Lagarto is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 238th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 26.1 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Cueva de las Cruces settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal blue water and rocks cover, so it is highly 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa del Lagarto 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.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.

12 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 del Lagarto (Las Palmas) is located outside the Cueva de las Cruces 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, 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

Cueva de las Cruces • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant La Pizarra: Sabores del Mar

9.2 - Excellent 2.3km

Hamburger Restaurant Invitame

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Sociedad de Cazadores del Norte de Gran Canaria

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurante La Cueva

8.2 - Very good 2.3km

Bar Bar Sociedad Sardina del Norte Ca'Gise

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzería Restaurante Rabadán

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Coffee Shop El Antojo

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Terraza El Ancla

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Bar cantina sardina Ca' El Melón

7 - Good 2.7km

Farm Bodega Los Berrazales

6.9km

Park Área recreativa Tamadaba

8.1km

Hiking Area Barranco De Silva

9.9km

Hiking Area Camino San Felipe

10km

Tourist Attraction Costa Botija

9.2 - Excellent 180m

Tourist Attraction Playa del Juncal

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Amagro

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Martorell

8 - Very good 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Point de vue sur Sardina

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Puerto de las nieves

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Los Quintanas De Galdar

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Huerto de Las Flores - Jardín Botánico de Agaete

8.4 - Very good 3.5km

Historical Landmark Cenobio de Valerón

9.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Home2Book Atico Blue Beach, Pool&Terrace

2.2km from the beach

9 Excellent

Home2Book Atico Blue Beach, Pool&Terrace

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cueva de las Cruces • 4.3km from center

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ATICO "TURQUESA BEACH" CON PISCINA, TERRAZA y BARBACOA

2.2km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

ATICO "TURQUESA BEACH" CON PISCINA, TERRAZA y BARBACOA

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cueva de las Cruces • 4.3km from center

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2.9km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

El Rome Duplex

Entire Apartment

La Solana • 3km from center

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3km from the beach

7.4 Good

Casa Emma

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cueva de las Cruces • 3.1km from center

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3km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

The New Suite, Agaete

Entire Apartment

La Solana • 3km from center

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3.1km from the beach

8 Very good

Las Sales Agaete

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cueva de las Cruces • 2.9km from center

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Los Nudos, acogedor apartamento con patio privado.

3.2km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Los Nudos, acogedor apartamento con patio privado.

Entire Apartment

La Solana • 3.6km from center

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3.3km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Casa Tamadaba Agaete

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cueva de las Cruces • 2.8km from center

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3.3km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

El Nido Agaete

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cueva de las Cruces • 2.8km from center

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3.3km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Flatguest Agaete Blue

Entire Apartment

La Solana • 2.9km from center

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3.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Casa Playa Maria

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cueva de las Cruces • 3.5km from center

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3.3km from the beach

8 Very good

La casita del puerto

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cueva de las Cruces • 3.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 21 min walk

Playa del Juncal Playa del Juncal

5.8 Pleasant

1.9km 25 min walk

Playa de Martorell Playa de Martorell

6.9 Good

2.3km

North Beach Sardina North Beach Sardina

6.8 Good

2.5km

Playa del Muelle Playa del Muelle

5 Tolerable

3km

Piscinas Naturales Las Salinas Piscinas Naturales Las Salinas

7.7 Very good

3.5km

Playa de las Nieves Playa de las Nieves

5.8 Pleasant

3.6km

Playa Punta del Faro Playa Punta del Faro

6.9 Good

4.2km

Playa Dos Roques Playa Dos Roques

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Cueva de las Cruces • 2.9km

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 26.1km

Transport

Airport

LPA • 37.9km

Bus Station

Capote • 5.9km

Train Station

Mini Train • 43.1km

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4.9 Tolerable

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4.9 Tolerable

Santiago Barrios

8 Very good

This location is a great spot for a peaceful getaway. It's very nice and quiet, plus it has public free entry, making it an ideal spot for a budget-friendly day out.

March 2023

Virgilio

8 Very good

Tucked away in a secluded spot, so not everyone can get to it. The access has been improved a bit, but you still have to walk down a rocky path. There's no lifeguard or bathrooms, but it's a great little stone beach. Here are some photos and a video to give you a glimpse!

March 2023

Branon

8 Very good

This place is a very tranquil spot, with few visitors even during peak season. The only downside is that access is only possible by ATV or by foot from the road.

March 2023

Juan Carlos García Pérez

8 Very good

Gáldar's Municipality hosts a stunning beach, situated next to the Botija archaeological site and the new wind farm. Its crystal clear waters make it an ideal spot for divers, snorkelers, and fishermen alike. With moderate to strong waves all year round, it's important to exercise caution when visiting the beach if you're unfamiliar with the area. Campers flock to the beach throughout the year, and it can only be accessed by foot or 4X4 vehicle. To get there, take the GC-2 and turn off at the El Cardonal exit. Surrounding the beach is land formerly used for planting tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, with banana farms and livestock farms of goats, cows, chickens, and pigs nearby.

March 2023

Damian C.A.

8 Very good

Playa del Lagarto and Archaeological Site of Botija, not well marked, is situated in the upper area of the beach and is a great destination for those who enjoy exploring to take in the scenery.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Lagarto?

The Playa del Lagarto is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Playa del Lagarto?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Lagarto, 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 del Lagarto good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

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

Is the Playa del Lagarto 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 del Lagarto 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:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Playa del Lagarto?

Playa del Lagarto can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Lagarto?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Lagarto.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Pizarra: Sabores del Mar is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Lagarto?

There are 371 places to stay in the Playa del Lagarto area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa del Lagarto from parking?

The Playa del Lagarto has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Lagarto?

There are 4 attractions near Playa del Lagarto that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Costa Botija located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Lagarto?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Lagarto 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 del Lagarto (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 del Lagarto (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 del Lagarto 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.