Best beaches in Gran Canaria

The best beaches in Gran Canaria, on the coast of Spain — 4 shores from Playa de Maspalomas to Playa de Güigüí, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in Gran Canaria is ~23°C, at Playa de Maspalomas, in season around Year-round. Across its 4 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~23°C in the warm season.

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  Playa de Maspalomas

  Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
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  Playa del Inglés

  Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
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  Playa de Las Canteras

  Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
• Playa de Güigüí

  La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria, Spain

When to visit beaches in Gran Canaria

The beaches of Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Playa de Maspalomas or Playa de Güigüí; surfers should look at Playa del Inglés and Playa de Las Canteras; and 1 of the 4 hold Blue Flag status.

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