Water temperature at Playa de Esquinzo

🌊 Water temperature 23.2°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 19.7°C

💨 Wind 5 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa de arena dorada, de difícil acceso, ventosa, aislada, con una duna de arena hasta la parte superior del acantilado, frecuentada por surfistas.

Playa de Esquinzo is a remote beach of sand in La Oliva (Las Palmas). The sand at Playa de Esquinzo is golden.

It measures 300 metres long and 33 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at Playa de Esquinzo as: strong surf and windy. Playa de Esquinzo can be reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Playa de Esquinzo. That does not rule out seasonal cover by La Oliva council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Playa de Esquinzo.

Length: 300 metros
Width: 33 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Hospital General de Fuerteventura

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🏄 Surf zone
🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for Playa de Esquinzo: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Playa de Esquinzo, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless La Oliva council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is El Aljibe (La Oliva), 4 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Playa de Esquinzo?

According to the MITECO registry, Playa de Esquinzo is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Playa de Esquinzo a good beach for children?

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

Does Playa de Esquinzo have a Blue Flag?

No. Playa de Esquinzo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Puerto Lajas (Puerto del Rosario), 21 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Playa de Esquinzo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.