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Description
Playa localizada en el municipio de Gáldar, isla de Gran Canaria. La ondulante línea costera traza someros arcos, que sirven para formar recoletas playas. La de El Roquete se asienta bajo los acantilados que la constriñen, después del puertito de la
El Roquete is a remote beach of pebbles in Gáldar (Las Palmas).
It measures 60 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions at El Roquete per the registry: windy and moderate surf. El Roquete is reached easily on foot, and has parking.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at El Roquete, though Gáldar council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. The registry lists no hazard signage at El Roquete.
- Length
- 60 metros
- Width
- 15 metros
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Ventosa / Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de las Nieves
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Roquete: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at El Roquete 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Roquete?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at El Roquete; if Gáldar council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Sardina (Gáldar), under 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Roquete?
According to the MITECO registry, El Roquete is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.
Is El Roquete a good beach for children?
El Roquete has no children's area on record. Check the flag at El Roquete on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Roquete have a Blue Flag?
No. El Roquete is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Sardina (Gáldar), under 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Roquete can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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