Do any of the Canary Islands have white sand?

Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with white sand is Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This urban beach offers tourists a perfect alternative to enjoy the best of the coast without the need to move completely away from the city.



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Gran Canaria is most noted for its rugged coastlines, white sandy beaches, calm waters and African-influenced climate.

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Bathed in the Canary Islands' intense sunlight, the palette is simple but striking: white sand, black lava and shimmering cyan water. Situated in the far northeast of the island near the fishing village of Órzola, Caletón Blanco is one of Lanzarote's most photogenic beaches.

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The Canaries' Best Beaches
  • Lanzarote. Lovers of all things sun, sand and sea will find beach paradise in Lanzarote! ...
  • Tenerife. Wide golden arcs add a heavenly holiday spark when it comes to Tenerife's beaches. ...
  • Gran Canaria. ...
  • Fuerteventura.


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In and around the centre of Corralejo there are several golden and white sandy beaches where the water is usually calm and therefore good for bathing.

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Two miles of white powdery sand make the beaches of Playa del Carmen a hot spot in anyone's book. Enjoy the sunshine at one of the trendy beach clubs or meet up with seasoned Playa visitors on the central beach. Either spot provides ample opportunity to people-watch on the shores of this popular Caribbean destination.

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As for the honor of the world's whitest sand? Well, it goes to the little-known beach at Hyam's Beach, on the shores of Jervis Bay in the Australia state of New South Wales.

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10 Best Towns and Resorts in the Canary Islands
  • Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.
  • Betancuria, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos, La Palma.
  • Teror, Gran Canaria.
  • Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
  • Playa de la Arena, Tenerife.
  • Arrieta, Lanzarote.
  • Puerto del Rosario, Fuertaventura.


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La Palma - best for jaw-dropping scenery It's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.

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Tenerife is one of the warmest Canary Islands, especially during winter. South Tenerife usually has the best weather and north Tenerife can be cloudy and rainy. The south side of Gran Canaria is also considered to have the best weather among the Canary Islands group.

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The statistics show that there is an average of 320 sunny days each year on Fuerteventura, and in the summer there can be 11 hours of sunshine a day.

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If you want to explore a more local side of Gran Canaria's beaches then head over to the east of the island where you will find this peaceful and rugged beach that has become a popular surf hangout. Playa El Hombre is a mixture of ebony black sand and small volcanic rock pools.

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Most beaches on Gran Canaria's east coast are black volcanic sand but pretty Aguadulce is golden. It's only small but the golden sand, pristine condition and turquoise water make it a special spot. While it can be windy during the summer, it's idyllic on calm days.

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Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.

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Tenerife is not a particularly windy island, although there may be times when the wind is stronger.

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