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Description
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. Se trata de una playa rocosa, ventosa y de fuerte oleaje, donde hay que tomar precauciones a
La Guancha is a remote beach of rock in Gáldar (Las Palmas).
It measures 25 metres long and 3 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Guancha: strong surf and windy. La Guancha can be reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at La Guancha. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Gáldar council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at La Guancha.
- Length
- 25 metros
- Width
- 3 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 La Guancha: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.
Facilities at La Guancha 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Guancha?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at La Guancha; 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), 4 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to La Guancha?
MITECO records that you get to La Guancha easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.
Is La Guancha a good beach for children?
La Guancha has no children's area on record. Check the flag at La Guancha on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does La Guancha have a Blue Flag?
No. La Guancha is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Sardina (Gáldar), 4 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, La Guancha can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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