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Playa del Junquillo

Junquillo Beach

Betancuría, Spain

#179 out of 519 in Canary Islands

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Betancuria • 7.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Restaurante La Maresia

9 - Excellent 7.7km

Restaurant La Pescadora Ajuy

9.8 - Exceptional 7.7km

Restaurant Café del Mar ajuy

9.4 - Excellent 7.7km

Restaurant Restaurant

7.7km

Restaurant Tipico Canario

5.2 - Tolerable 7.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Cuevas de Ajuy

7.2 - Good 7.7km

Restaurant La Jaula de Oro

9 - Excellent 7.7km

Cafe Puesta de Sol Café

9.6 - Exceptional 7.8km

Tourist Attraction Aguas Verdes

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage Sable Noir

8 - Very good 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Parque Rural de Betancuria

9 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Statues

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Peña Horadada

9.6 - Exceptional 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Barranco de la Madre del Agua

10 - Exceptional 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Ajuy Caves

9.4 - Excellent 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Ajuí, Old Port of La Peña

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Los Charcones

7.7km

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About

Playa del Junquillo is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 110th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 134.3 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Betancuria settlement, just 7.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with 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 not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Playa del Junquillo 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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de los Mozos, which has a rating of 5.9.

Playa del Junquillo (Las Palmas) is located outside the Betancuria 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 Fuerteventura 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 del Junquillo 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 +20 ^o C

Air temperature

8.1 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Betancuria • 7.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Restaurante La Maresia

9 - Excellent 7.7km

Restaurant La Pescadora Ajuy

9.8 - Exceptional 7.7km

Restaurant Café del Mar ajuy

9.4 - Excellent 7.7km

Restaurant Restaurant

7.7km

Restaurant Tipico Canario

5.2 - Tolerable 7.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Cuevas de Ajuy

7.2 - Good 7.7km

Restaurant La Jaula de Oro

9 - Excellent 7.7km

Cafe Puesta de Sol Café

9.6 - Exceptional 7.8km

Tourist Attraction Aguas Verdes

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage Sable Noir

8 - Very good 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Parque Rural de Betancuria

9 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Statues

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Peña Horadada

9.6 - Exceptional 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Barranco de la Madre del Agua

10 - Exceptional 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Ajuy Caves

9.4 - Excellent 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Ajuí, Old Port of La Peña

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Los Charcones

7.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

7.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Ajuy Paradise

Entire Apartment

El Almacigo • 10km from center

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7.7km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Ajuy Paradise Beach

Entire Apartment

El Almacigo • 10km from center

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7.7km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Ajuy

Entire House

El Almacigo • 10km from center

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7.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa Teresita

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Betancuria • 10km from center

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MARDELUAS Un descubrimiento para compartir

12.8km from the beach

8 Very good

MARDELUAS Un descubrimiento para compartir

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Betancuria • 11.5km from center

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17.2km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Vivienda Vacacional Sara

Entire Villa

Tamariche • 15.5km from center

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17.7km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Crepusculo

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Betancuria • 13.6km from center

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18km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Casa el Aceitunal

Lodge

Tamariche • 16.1km from center

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18.2km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

La Higuerita de Tetir

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Betancuria • 15.6km from center

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18.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

Essea Living Tindaya

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Betancuria • 19km from center

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18.5km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Sunset Studio, Tindaya

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Betancuria • 19.1km from center

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19km from the beach

9 Excellent

Stars in nature

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Betancuria • 18.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.6km

Playa del valle Playa del valle

5.8 Pleasant

4.7km

Playa de los Mozos Playa de los Mozos

5.9 Pleasant

6.7km

Pena Horadada Pena Horadada

5.9 Pleasant

7.8km

Playa de Ajui Playa de Ajui

6.8 Good

8km

Playa de los Muertos Playa de los Muertos

5.9 Pleasant

10.6km

Playa Puertito de Los Molinos Playa Puertito de Los Molinos

6.8 Good

11.7km

Playa de la Solapa Playa de la Solapa

7.7 Very good

14km

Playa de Vigocho Playa de Vigocho

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Betancuria • 7.1km

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 134.3km

Transport

Airport

FUE • 24.9km

Bus Station

Estación de Guaguas El Castillo (Bus Station) • 25.8km

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Questions and answers

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

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

What are the key activities at Playa del Junquillo?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Junquillo, 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 Junquillo 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 del Junquillo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa del Junquillo 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 Junquillo secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Playa del Junquillo is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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

What are the key audiences of Playa del Junquillo?

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

Wild camping lovers (caravans / tent)

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

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

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Junquillo?

There are 58 places to stay in the Playa del Junquillo area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Junquillo include:

Casa el Aceitunal

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa del Junquillo from parking?

The Playa del Junquillo 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 del Junquillo?

There are 2 attractions near Playa del Junquillo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Aguas Verdes located in 3.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Junquillo is September. Its average value reaches 23°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 del Junquillo (Fuerteventura) 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 Junquillo (Fuerteventura) 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 Junquillo 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.