Water temperature at Playa de las Arenas

🌊 Water temperature 23.7°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 19.1°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

Situada bajo las farallones del Andén Verde, entre la Punta de La Aldea al (O) y la Playa del Risco al (NO), es sin duda un lugar idóneo donde encontrar un ambiente muy tranquilo, en uno de los pocos entornos salvajes y casi vírgenes que quedan en la

Playa de las Arenas is a remote beach of sand, pebbles and rock in Artenara (Las Palmas). The sand at Playa de las Arenas is golden.

It measures 975 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Playa de las Arenas: strong surf and windy. Playa de las Arenas is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Playa de las Arenas; if Artenara council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at Playa de las Arenas.

Length: 975 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Bolos / Roca)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
Nearest marina:: Puerto de las Nieves

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🌿 Nudism

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Playa de las Arenas, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Artenara council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Sardina (Gáldar), 14 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Playa de las Arenas?

MITECO records that you get to Playa de las Arenas on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Playa de las Arenas a good beach for children?

Playa de las Arenas has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Playa de las Arenas, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Playa de las Arenas have a Blue Flag?

No. Playa de las Arenas is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Las Nieves I (Agaete), 8 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Playa de las Arenas worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.