Photo of Playa El Ancla with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Playa El Ancla with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Playa El Ancla with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa El Ancla and the settlement

5.8

Pleasant

Playa El Ancla

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa El Ancla?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa El Ancla.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Cafetería El Palmeral is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Playa El Ancla?

There are 1343 places to stay in the Playa El Ancla area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa El Ancla include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=90513&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Barcelo Lanzarote Active Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4152014&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">luxury casa playa roca bord de mer</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6374431&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sea views modern villa for relaxing holidays</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5511893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">LIGHTHOUSE VILLA - PRIVATE POOL -</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6503448&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Alma Gym</a></li></ul>

Costa Teguise, Spain

#347 out of 519 in Canary Islands

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Las Caletas • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Casa Tomas

8.8 - Excellent 540m

Cafe Bar Cafetería El Palmeral

9.2 - Excellent 560m

Cafe Greens

10 - Exceptional 1km

Restaurant Wok Santa Rosa

8.4 - Very good 1km

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante El Navarro

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Bar Dickens Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Buenos Aires Crepes y Waffles

8 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Frate Cappuccino

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Bar Heroes Sports Bar,Costa Teguise Lanzarote

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Hiking Area Paseo marítimo de Costa Teguise

500m

Park Jardín

930m

Park infantil, barco pirata Park

2.1km

Hiking Area Paseo marítimo de Costa Teguise

2.4km

Hiking Area BARRANCO DEL HURÓN

3.4km

Hiking Area Pico del Ria

5km

Park Jose Ramirez Cerda Park

5.1km

Park Parque Islas Canarias

5.3km

Park Parque Temático

6km

Playground Santa rosa

1km

Playground Parque Infantil

1.6km

Playground Parque Infantil Los Cocoteros

9.7km

Supermarket HiperDino Express Hotel Barceló

280m

Supermarket Supermercado Eurospar Costa Teguise

580m

Supermarket Hiperdino Express Santa Rosa

1km

Supermarket HiperDino Express BAY

1.3km

Supermarket HiperDino Express Bulevar

1.9km

Supermarket Spar hypermarket

1.9km

Supermarket Supermercado Spar

2.1km

Supermarket HiperDino Express Tahíche

2.1km

Supermarket HiperDino Express Cucharas

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Love Locks

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Museum Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo, MIAC, Castillo de San José | CACT

2.9km

Church Parroquia de San Ginés

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Centro de Innovación Cultural "El Almacén"

9 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Antigua rofera

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Stratified City

7.9km

Museum Museo Lagomar

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Kdd coches

10 - Exceptional 8.4km

Tourist Attraction Corazon de Hierro para tapones solidarios "ConcienciaT"

8.8km

Amusement Park AQUAPARK Costa Teguise

1.6km

Aquarium Lanzarote Aquarium

2.8km

Historical Landmark Teguise, Lanzarote

9.5km

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About

Playa El Ancla is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 201th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 211.1 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Las Caletas settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, 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 El Ancla 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 directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de las Cucharas, which has a rating of 7.7.

Playa El Ancla is located in Las Palmas within Las Caletas, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Lanzarote, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

8 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Las Caletas • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Casa Tomas

8.8 - Excellent 540m

Cafe Bar Cafetería El Palmeral

9.2 - Excellent 560m

Cafe Greens

10 - Exceptional 1km

Restaurant Wok Santa Rosa

8.4 - Very good 1km

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante El Navarro

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Bar Dickens Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Buenos Aires Crepes y Waffles

8 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Frate Cappuccino

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Bar Heroes Sports Bar,Costa Teguise Lanzarote

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Hiking Area Paseo marítimo de Costa Teguise

500m

Park Jardín

930m

Park infantil, barco pirata Park

2.1km

Hiking Area Paseo marítimo de Costa Teguise

2.4km

Hiking Area BARRANCO DEL HURÓN

3.4km

Hiking Area Pico del Ria

5km

Park Jose Ramirez Cerda Park

5.1km

Park Parque Islas Canarias

5.3km

Park Parque Temático

6km

Playground Santa rosa

1km

Playground Parque Infantil

1.6km

Playground Parque Infantil Los Cocoteros

9.7km

Supermarket HiperDino Express Hotel Barceló

280m

Supermarket Supermercado Eurospar Costa Teguise

580m

Supermarket Hiperdino Express Santa Rosa

1km

Supermarket HiperDino Express BAY

1.3km

Supermarket HiperDino Express Bulevar

1.9km

Supermarket Spar hypermarket

1.9km

Supermarket Supermercado Spar

2.1km

Supermarket HiperDino Express Tahíche

2.1km

Supermarket HiperDino Express Cucharas

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Love Locks

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Museum Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo, MIAC, Castillo de San José | CACT

2.9km

Church Parroquia de San Ginés

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Centro de Innovación Cultural "El Almacén"

9 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Antigua rofera

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Stratified City

7.9km

Museum Museo Lagomar

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Kdd coches

10 - Exceptional 8.4km

Tourist Attraction Corazon de Hierro para tapones solidarios "ConcienciaT"

8.8km

Amusement Park AQUAPARK Costa Teguise

1.6km

Aquarium Lanzarote Aquarium

2.8km

Historical Landmark Teguise, Lanzarote

9.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

200m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

luxury casa playa roca bord de mer

Resort Villa

Tias • 560m from center

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220m from the beach

8.2 Very good

Barcelo Lanzarote Active Resort

Hotel

Tias • 640m from center

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490m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Sunset

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Las Caletas • 460m from center

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510m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Las Caletas Village

Entire House

Tias • 450m from center

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520m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Villa Alma Gym

Entire Villa

Tias • 460m from center

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520m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Villa Santa Maria

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Las Caletas • 1km from center

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530m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

LIGHTHOUSE VILLA - PRIVATE POOL -

Entire Villa

Tias • 570m from center

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580m from the beach

Las Caletas Village 3 bed LVC200564

Entire Apartment

Tias • 550m from center

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600m from the beach

Villa Caletas Teguise - A Wonderful 5 Bedroom Villa - Perfect For A Large Group

Entire Villa

Tias • 550m from center

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Sea views modern villa for relaxing holidays

600m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Sea views modern villa for relaxing holidays

Entire Villa

Tias • 1.1km from center

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620m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa Salinas by Villa Plus

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Las Caletas • 670m from center

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620m from the beach

8 Very good

Casa Los Alisios Lanzarote

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Las Caletas • 950m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 1.5km 20 min walk

Bastian Beach Bastian Beach

4.9 Tolerable

2.1km

Playa del Jablillo Playa del Jablillo

7.7 Very good

2.3km

Playa de las Cucharas Playa de las Cucharas

7.7 Very good

2.6km

Playa de la Arena Playa de la Arena

7.3 Good

3.1km

Playa de los Charcos Playa de los Charcos

4.9 Tolerable

Popular beach 5.9km

Reducto Beach Reducto Beach

7.7 Very good

7.4km

Playa del cable Playa del cable

4 Frustrating

8km

Playa de la Concha Playa de la Concha

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Las Caletas • 590m

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 211.1km

Transport

Airport

ACE • 10.4km

Bus Station

Express Ferry Lanzarote • 44km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa El Ancla?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa El Ancla?

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

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

Playa El Ancla is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Playa El Ancla for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa El Ancla 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa El Ancla secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa El Ancla?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa El Ancla.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Cafetería El Palmeral is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa El Ancla?

There are 1343 places to stay in the Playa El Ancla area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa El Ancla include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa El Ancla from parking?

The Playa El Ancla 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa El Ancla?

There are 1 attractions near Playa El Ancla that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Love Locks located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa El Ancla?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa El Ancla 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 El Ancla (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 El Ancla (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.