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Best beaches in the Canary Islands

The best beaches in the Canary Islands, on the coast of Spain — 15 shores from Playa de Maspalomas to Playa de las Conchas, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in the Canary Islands is ~23°C, at Playa de Maspalomas, in season around Year-round. Across its 15 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~23°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in the Canary Islands

The beaches of the Canary Islands hold a season year-round, peaking around July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 23°C across the listed beaches.

Choosing a beach in the Canary Islands

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Playa de Maspalomas or Playa de las Teresitas; surfers should look at Grandes Playas de Corralejo and Playa del Inglés; for white sand head to Grandes Playas de Corralejo; and 3 of the 15 hold Blue Flag status.

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Beaches in the Canary Islands: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in the Canary Islands?

The beaches of the Canary Islands hold a season year-round, at their best around July.

How warm is the sea in the Canary Islands?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in the Canary Islands sits at about 23°C.

Does the Canary Islands have Blue Flag beaches?

Yes: 3 of the 15 beaches listed in the Canary Islands hold Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities, including Playa de Las Canteras.

Are there white-sand beaches in the Canary Islands?

Yes — Grandes Playas de Corralejo has white sand.

Which beach in the Canary Islands is best for families?

Playa de Maspalomas — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Playa de las Teresitas is a strong runner-up.