Playa de las Arenas Beach — Artenara, Spain

Description

Nestled beneath the Andén Verde cliffs, between Punta de La Aldea (west) and Playa del Risco (northwest), this is one of the few remaining wild, near-pristine spots on the island, offering a tranquil atmosphere.

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

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

Sea conditions per the registry: strong surf and windy. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 975 m

Width 20 m

Sand type Golden (Sand / Boulders / Rock)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Strong waves / Windy

Access Difficult walk

Reference hospital: Hospital Doctor NegrÍn

Nearest marina: Puerto de las Nieves

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🌿 Nudism

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

Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Playa de las Arenas?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to Playa de las Arenas?

According to the MITECO registry, Playa de las Arenas is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Playa de las Arenas a good beach for children?

Playa de las Arenas has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

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 Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
Risco	Agaete	24.2°C	—
Faneroque	Agaete	24.2°C	—
Sotavento	Agaete	24.3°C	—
Puerto La Aldea	La Aldea de San Nicolás	24.2°C	—
La Aldea	La Aldea de San Nicolás	24.2°C	—
Guayedra	Agaete	24.3°C	—
Las Nieves I	Agaete	24.3°C	Yes
Las Nieves II	Agaete	24.3°C	—
Las Salinas	Agaete	24.3°C	—
Punta Gorda	Agaete	24.3°C	—