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Description
La playa El Papagayo, situada en Yaiza, es una playa de arena de 120 metros de longitud.
El Papagayo is a remote beach of sand in Yaiza (Las Palmas). At El Papagayo the sand is white.
It measures 120 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
The registry describes the sea at El Papagayo as: calm water. El Papagayo can be reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at El Papagayo. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Yaiza council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at El Papagayo.
- Length
- 120 metros
- Width
- 20 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche / Barco
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo Marina Rubicón
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
- 🌿 Nudism
Not recorded in the registry for El Papagayo: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental.
Facilities at El Papagayo 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 El Papagayo?
Not recorded. El Papagayo has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Yaiza council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Dorada (Yaiza), 4 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Papagayo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Papagayo is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and there is parking.
Is El Papagayo a good beach for children?
El Papagayo has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Papagayo on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Papagayo have a Blue Flag?
No. El Papagayo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Blanca (Yaiza), 5 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Papagayo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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