Water temperature at Furnia

🌊 Water temperature 23.8°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 19.1°C

💨 Wind 7 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

La playa Furnia está situada en el municipio de Gáldar, en la isla de Gran Canaria. Se encuentra en un paraje virgen, situada entre riscos y formada por rocas y bolos. Las aguas son cristalinas, aunque la playa soporta un fuerte oleaje.

Furnia is a remote beach of pebbles and rock in Gáldar (Las Palmas).

It measures 70 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Furnia per the registry: strong surf. Furnia can be reached easily on foot, and has parking.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Furnia, though Gáldar council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. Hazard signage is recorded at Furnia.

Length: 70 metros
Width: 40 metros
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
Nearest marina:: Puerto de las Nieves

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry for Furnia: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

Facilities at Furnia 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Furnia?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Furnia, 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 Furnia?

MITECO records that you get to Furnia easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Furnia a good beach for children?

Furnia has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Furnia, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Furnia have a Blue Flag?

No. Furnia 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, Furnia can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.