What is the prettiest beach town in Gran Canaria?

1. Explore the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Beaches: Las Canteras. If you ask anyone for Las Palmas' best beaches, the one name that will crop up time and time again is Las Canteras.



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Las Canteras Considered one of the best urban beaches in Europe, it is also one of the treasures of Gran Canaria. Located in the heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the island's capital, this beach offers great natural beauty and a host of services to make our day as pleasant as possible.

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Here are the best areas in Gran Canaria ?? Maspalomas – best area in Gran Canaria ?? Playa del Ingles – best area for nightlife ?? Puerto Rico – lovely beach & resort town in a cosy bay ?? Arguineguin – best area for families & a calm atmosphere ??

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Güi Güi beach is one of the most famous Gran Canaria secret beaches, and it is located at the west side of the island. If this beach were right next to Maspalomas, it is very likely that nobody would go there.

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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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Hyams Beach: Australia Hyams Beach in New South Wales is considered one of the beaches with the whitest sand in the world, composed primarily of quartz.

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The luxury of Living in Exclusive Homes The most exclusive residential areas are Tafira, Santa Brígida and Maspalomas in Gran Canaria; La Orotava, Tacoronte, Puerto de la Cruz and La Laguna in Tenerife and Puerto Calero in Lanzarote.

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Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.

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Most tourist destinations are in the south of Gran Canaria to take advantage of the best weather. This part of the island enjoys the hottest temperatures, though it can get extremely hot when the wind blows from the Sahara. For cooler weather, the mountains inland from the coast offer some respite.

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Meloneras is a tourist town on the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, part of the town of Maspalomas in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

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Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a symbol not only of luxury tourism but also of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ranking among the best hotels in Europe and in the world.

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With a plethora of beautiful walks and breathtaking scenery, La Palma is certainly the prettiest Canary Island. Although less known for its beaches, the dramatic black sand beaches are a joy to uncover. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting its natural heritage.

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Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria is a beautiful part of the Island. It is perfect for families with young children and quite good for couples or friends. The majority of tourists there were British so if you are going for nothing more than a beach holiday this is perfect for you.

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy. If you want a chilled-out holiday in a small fishing village, with wild empty beaches that harbour some superb diving, then this is the place.

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If you mean beach and sun, the long beaches of Gran Canaria may be what you are looking for; if, on the contrary, you prefer an island with a beach but also with many other plans to do, Lanzarote may be your ideal destination.

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, capital of the island of Gran Canaria, is situated on the north-eastern vertex of the island where a small peninsula sticks out into the sea.

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Known as the continent in miniature, Gran Canaria enjoys a year-round temperate climate that's ideal for both summer breaks and winter sun. Its diverse landscape includes a dry, desert-like south complete with undulating sand dunes, a lush green north and a cool centre with coniferous forests.

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Where to Find the Bluest Water in the World
  1. Egremni Beach, Greece. ...
  2. Manini'owali Beach, Big Island, Hawaii. ...
  3. French Polynesia. ...
  4. Nassau, Bahamas. ...
  5. Palawan, Philippines. ...
  6. Grote Knip Beach, Curacao. ...
  7. Trunk Bay, St. ...
  8. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.


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Stretching across five Florida counties on the Gulf of Mexico, the Emerald Coast boasts sparkly, silky soft sand as far as the eye can see. Locals of the coast and visitors are lucky to enjoy the highest sand quality in the world. If you don't believe it, just ask Stephen Leatherman.

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Olivine Sand Sand of almost exclusively olivine grains is very rare, and Papakolea is one of only four green sand beaches in the world. The others are Hornindalsvatnet in Norway, Punta Cormorant in the Galapagos Islands, and Talofofo Beach in Guam.

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