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Description
Playa de fuertes corrientes situada en la entrada sur de la ciudad, ideal para paseos. Regenerada por el ministerio, dispone de un entorno de piscinas naturales que se ha convertido en su principal atractivo.
La Laja is a semi-urban beach of sand in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las Palmas). At La Laja the sand is dark.
It measures 1,200 metres long and 35 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Laja: moderate surf. La Laja can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
La Laja is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at La Laja.
- Length
- 1.200 metros
- Width
- 35 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Universitario Insular de Las Palmas
- Nearest marina:
- Club Náutico y Muelle deportivo de Las Palmas de G.C.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🅿️ Parking
Not recorded in the registry for La Laja: Wheelchair access, Showers, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at La Laja 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Laja?
Yes. La Laja has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.
How do you get to La Laja?
According to the MITECO registry, La Laja is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is La Laja a good beach for children?
La Laja has no children's area on record. Check the flag at La Laja on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does La Laja have a Blue Flag?
No. La Laja is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is La Garita (Telde), 7 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, La Laja can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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