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6.9

Good

Playa de los Ciclos

El Golfo, Spain

#188 out of 519 in Canary Islands

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Black sand Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

El Golfo • 0.7 km

Map of beach

National Park Timanfaya National Park

6km

National Park Montañas del Fuego Timanfaya | CACT

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Charco de los Clicos (Charco Verde)

80m

Tourist Attraction El Golfo Lanzarote

760m

Tourist Attraction Chimenea volcánica

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Vulcano del Roja

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Los Hervideros

2.3km

Tourist Attraction SOCAVÓN LZ-703 CARRETERA AL GOLFO

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Bahía Rocosa

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Mirador Costa del Janubio

9 - Excellent 4.1km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint Salinas de Janubio

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

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About

Playa de los Ciclos is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 115th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 183.1 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of El Golfo settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and black sand, so you don't need 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 not crowded place during the season.

Playa de los Ciclos 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Paso, which has a rating of 6.9.

Playa de los Ciclos (Las Palmas) is located outside the El Golfo 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 Lanzarote 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 los Ciclos 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

+22 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

7 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

El Golfo • 0.7 km

Map of beach

National Park Timanfaya National Park

6km

National Park Montañas del Fuego Timanfaya | CACT

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Charco de los Clicos (Charco Verde)

80m

Tourist Attraction El Golfo Lanzarote

760m

Tourist Attraction Chimenea volcánica

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Vulcano del Roja

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Los Hervideros

2.3km

Tourist Attraction SOCAVÓN LZ-703 CARRETERA AL GOLFO

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Bahía Rocosa

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Mirador Costa del Janubio

9 - Excellent 4.1km

Tourist Attraction Viewpoint Salinas de Janubio

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

530m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

El Hotelito Del Golfo

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Tias • 230m from center

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730m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Lanzarote - El Golfo

Entire House

Tias • 80m from center

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Top Sea Views in El Golfo Prime location By PVL

730m from the beach

8.1 Very good

Top Sea Views in El Golfo Prime location By PVL

Entire Apartment

Tias • 80m from center

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760m from the beach

7.6 Very good

Front Beach House For Relax

Entire House

Tias • 100m from center

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790m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Maresia Apartamento

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Golfo • 180m from center

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800m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Casa-suite Jalofa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Golfo • 160m from center

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4.2km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Finca La Hoya

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

El Golfo • 4.8km from center

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6.1km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Lava Dreams

Entire Villa

Tias • 6.6km from center

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6.2km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Villa Altamosa

Entire Villa

Tias • 6.7km from center

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Eslanzarote Villa Longa, Super wifi, Heated pool, Sat tv

6.2km from the beach

4 Frustrating

Eslanzarote Villa Longa, Super wifi, Heated pool, Sat tv

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

El Golfo • 6.7km from center

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6.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Apartamento Caracol Yaiza

Entire Apartment

Tias • 6.8km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Habitacion Yaiza

Homestay

Tias • 6.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.8 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1.8km 24 min walk

Playa de Montana Bermeja Playa de Montana Bermeja

5.9 Pleasant

2.3km

Playa del Paso Playa del Paso

6.9 Good

4.4km

Playa de Janubio Playa de Janubio

5.9 Pleasant

6.1km

Playa del Cochino Playa del Cochino

4.1 Frustrating

7.6km

Los Charcones Los Charcones

5.7 Pleasant

10.8km

Playa de la Madera Playa de la Madera

5.9 Pleasant

11.5km

Playa de las Malvas Playa de las Malvas

5.9 Pleasant

11.8km

Playa de la Arena Playa de la Arena

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

El Golfo • 710m

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 183.1km

Transport

Airport

ACE • 22km

Bus Station

Express Ferry Lanzarote • 26.5km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

Hans Hofmann

10 Exceptional

Today, despite being closed to visitors, this beach remains as captivating as it was 45 years ago. Its natural beauty is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

March 2023

Caspian Zoltan

6 Pleasant

Off-limits to the public, with no explanation as to why. It's a real mystery why this spot has been closed up - perhaps they're keeping all the fun to themselves!

March 2023

Johnathan Michael Brand

8 Very good

The path to the emerald lake is shut off indefinitely. There is no longer a direct route. However, it can still be seen from the cliff edge.

March 2023

Rafaela

10 Exceptional

A stunningly beautiful place, with its waves crashing against the shore and its sun-soaked sand. The salty air is refreshing and invigorating, and the scenery is simply breathtaking. It's a perfect spot for a relaxing day or a romantic evening.

March 2023

Carlo Hector

8 Very good

A sight of despair! a reminder of the fragility of nature, with its crashing waves and relentless tides. It's a stark reminder of the power of the ocean and its ability to take away whatever it wishes. The beauty of the shoreline is fleeting, and it's a reminder of the impermanence of all things.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de los Ciclos?

The coastline of Playa de los Ciclos is covered with unusual black sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa de los Ciclos?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de los Ciclos, 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 los Ciclos good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Playa de los Ciclos are usually strong.

Is the Playa de los Ciclos 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de los Ciclos secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de los Ciclos.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de los Ciclos?

There are 501 places to stay in the Playa de los Ciclos area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de los Ciclos include:

El Hotelito Del Golfo

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa de los Ciclos from parking?

The Playa de los Ciclos has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de los Ciclos?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de los Ciclos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Charco de los Clicos (Charco Verde) located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de los Ciclos is September. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de los Ciclos (Lanzarote) 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.Playa de los Ciclos (Lanzarote) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.