Gran Canaria - Beaches of the north

Protected bays, wild surge areas and countless beaches in northern Gran Canaria provide multifarious opportunities to discover your own perfect holiday memories. So far many beach areas in the north are solely known to insiders. Many coastal areas can be used undisturbed for individual free time activities. This is for, e. g. wind surfing. So it shouldn´t be surprising that international tournaments are held close to Pozo Izquierdo.

Beach of the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:

The capital of Gran Canaria isn´t only a cultural highlight, it also provides a maritime charm with its harbor and the beach. Visitors appreciate this connection of open-mindedness and refreshing bathing fun. The beach of Las Palmas bears a likeness to the world wide known Copacabana and its bubbly people of South America. It also fulfils the demands for families with children as well as handicapped people. A reef protects the bathing people from the stream of the ocean. The water is warmer all year because it is located in a natural large bay. After swimming a promenade invites you to ramble about. During the day time cafes, shops and restaurants offer their service, during night time it turns into a must-see for revellers. Artists present their creations, musicians their instrumental skills.

Playa de Melenara and Playa de Garita:

The beach sections Playa de Melenara and Playa de Garita aren´t only popular with the locals around Telde. Fine sandy beach, gastronomical supply and many offers for sports and fun are luring vacationists to the beautiful bathing oases.

Further beach paradises:

In the north of Gran Canaria are the coastal areas Agaete, Moya, Arucas and Galdár. Wind from the Atlantic Ocean as well as the fauna and flora of the ocean make this areas centres of water sports, e. g. opportunities for sailing, sea angling and whale watching. The untouched, white Atlantic coast of Güigüi is especially worh a visit. This legendary beach section mirrors an exotic bathing paradise.