Water temperature at Lagarto

🌊 Water temperature 23.7°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 18.9°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 Lagarto situada en Gáldar es una de las pequeñas calas localizadas al noroeste del municipio Gáldar, isla de Gran Canaria, accesible por un camino de tierra. Sus transparentes aguas son óptimas para practicar el submarinismo.

Lagarto is a remote beach of pebbles in Gáldar (Las Palmas).

It measures 65 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at Lagarto per the registry: strong surf and windy. Lagarto can be reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.

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

Length: 65 metros
Width: 20 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 Lagarto: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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

MITECO records that you get to Lagarto easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.

Is Lagarto a good beach for children?

Lagarto has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Lagarto on the day before going in.

Does Lagarto have a Blue Flag?

No. Lagarto 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. Not having one does not make Lagarto worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.