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Description
La playa Arrastradero es otra de las pequeñas calas localizada al noroeste del municipio de Gáldar, Isla de Gran Canaria. Situada en un paraje virgen y aislado, se llega a ella a pie. Playa ventosa y de fuerte oleaje, donde hay que tomar precauciones
Arrastradero is a remote beach of pebbles in Gáldar (Las Palmas).
It measures 60 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for Arrastradero: strong surf and windy. Arrastradero is reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at Arrastradero, though Gáldar council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at Arrastradero.
- Length
- 60 metros
- Width
- 15 metros
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
- Access
- A pie fácil
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de las Nieves
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🌿 Nudism
Not recorded in the registry for Arrastradero: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.
Facilities at Arrastradero according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at Arrastradero?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Arrastradero, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Gáldar council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Sardina (Gáldar), 2 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to Arrastradero?
According to the MITECO registry, Arrastradero is reached easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.
Is Arrastradero a good beach for children?
Arrastradero has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Arrastradero, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does Arrastradero have a Blue Flag?
No. Arrastradero is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Sardina (Gáldar), 2 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Arrastradero can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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