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Description
Blue Flag
La playa Las Canteras situada en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es una playa de arena de 2250 metros de longitud. La playa cuenta con servicios básicos como acceso para discapacitados, aseos o aparcamiento.
Las Canteras is an urban beach of sand in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las Palmas). At Las Canteras the sand is golden.
It measures 2,250 metres long and 50 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions at Las Canteras per the registry: calm water. Las Canteras is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
Las Canteras is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Las Canteras has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 2.250 metros
- Width
- 50 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
- Nearest marina:
- Alcaravaneras
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🅿️ Parking
- 👶 Children's area
- 🤿 Diving
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for Las Canteras: Sports area, Surf zone, Nudism.
No data
- Foot wash
Facilities at Las Canteras 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Las Canteras?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Las Canteras, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to Las Canteras?
MITECO records that you get to Las Canteras easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is Las Canteras a good beach for children?
Las Canteras has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at Las Canteras, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does Las Canteras have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Las Canteras is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, the only one in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
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