Las Canteras Beach
Playa de Las Canteras
A golden beach about 3 km long in the city of Las Palmas. A natural reef keeps the water calm, making it ideal for snorkeling.
The beach lies on the west side of the peninsula that forms the capital, Las Palmas. A natural reef (La Barra) about 200 m offshore blocks the waves. At low tide you can snorkel among schools of fish, while the south end is a surfing area. The seaside promenade is lined with restaurants, cafés and bars, and watching the sunset here is a daily ritual for locals. The north end is close to the Poema del Mar aquarium and La Isleta. The south end leads to the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Poema del Mar
- Mercado de Vegueta
- Casa de Colón
- Vegueta
- Cathedral of Santa Ana
- El Museo Canario
- Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo
- Church of San Juan Bautista, Arucas