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Beaches (I)

Beach: Farenoque
Beach length: 240
Beach width: 30
Urban environment: Virgin
Privacy is a privilege in Farenoque since it is still not that well known even by the islanders. Despite its being relatively unknown, it is not difficult to get there especially by bus such as the Global Line 101.

Beach: Las Nieves
Beach length: 215
Beach width: 29
Urban environment: Urban
A favorite amongst the locals and tourists, one will surely say upon seeing Las Nieves that the gods must have favored the place -- from the seashore one can make out a natural structure called the Dedo de Dios or God’s finger which is one of the main natural symbols of Gran Canaria.

Beach: Las Salinas
Beach length: 90
Beach width: 12
Urban environment: Rustic.
Has a great camping area that lies on private property where access is controlled by the private owner.

Beach: Sotavento
Beach length: 200
Beach width: 34
Urban environment: Rustic
A great place for recreational diving, it is best to bathe in the area protected by the rocks and cliffs.

Beach: La Caleta de Agaete
Beach length: 87
Beach width: 13
Urban environment: Semi-urban
Has a series of natural pools to boast of, which is a better and safer place to swim than the open sea which is reached by going down numerous steps along the cliff.

Beach: El Risco
Beach length: 415
Beach width: 41
Urban environment: Rustic
Named after the small district beside it, it has some shops and restaurants to comfort and entertain the sea farers.

Beach: Del Muelle
Beach length: 210
Beach width: 45
Urban environment: Semi-urban
The most celebrated festival of the archipelago, the La Rama, one of the most ancient rituals of the Canary Islanders, takes place in the waters of Del Muelle. From the seashore, one can see the remarkable natural structure called the Dedo de Dios or God’s finger.

Beach: Guayedra
Beach length: 200
Beach width: 48
Urban environment: Rustic
A favorite of many, this beach gets particularly busy and crowded during the weekend. Camping and scuba diving are one of the exciting options to enjoy here. Also, it is not advised to bathe in the open sea.

Beach: Balos
Beach length: 1000
Beach width: 15
Urban environment: Rustic
The chosen habitat for breeding of the island’s beautiful birds, this is also the haven for a lot of avid windsurfers. Vehicles can be taken right up to the shore, for easy unloading of heavy sports equipment.

Beach: Arinaga
Beach length: 700
Beach width: 70
Urban environment: Urban
Arinaga boasts of a large and lively area of terraces and restaurants, plus charming boulders and natural swimming pools.

Beach: Vargas
Beach length: 1300
Beach width: 15
Urban environment: Rustic
Most popular for windsurfing where cars are allowed right up to the coast to make unloading of gears trouble free.

Beach: El Cabrón
Beach length: 290
Beach width: 27
Urban environment: Rústico con Algunas Construcciones
Found at the foothills of the Montaña de Arinaga mountain,El Cabron is popular among the locals. It is also considered one of the best diving spots on the island, being nominated for a future Marine Reserve.

Beach: Punta Arena
Beach length: 1200
Beach width: 30
Urban environment: Virgin
Getting there entails going through a difficult terrain and the shore itself is composed mainly of rocks, which is why it is only recommended for expert and fit walkers.

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