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San Bartolomé de Tirajana · Las Palmas
Playa del Faro
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
320 mCobbles / Gravel
Water25 °CDaily high26 °CUV9High tide01:37Low tide19:25JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Maspalomas · 1.9 km
Now
Forecast for 13:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind9 km/h · 35°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind N at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 9.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 21°High 26°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ NW · 3 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 36–64% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 9
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Sunny intervals
Low 19°High 27°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ E · 7 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 41–69% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 9
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 56–63% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 9
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 45–65% ☀ UV 9
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa del Faro is an urban beach 320 metres long and 39 metres wide, formed of shingle and gravel. The seafront promenade accompanies a highly occupied urban frontage within a ZEC, and moderate waves are among its usual conditions. The indicated access is easy on foot, via built ramps and stretches of compacted earth. The GC-510 road and Global routes 5, 30 and 50 are the stated practical references.
Length320 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width39 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo Pasito Blanco marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusRoute Route 5, 30, 50 Global
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilitySan Roque · 2 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from GC-510.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa del Faro
1
Pizza PepeComida rápida en San Bartolomé de Tirajana
48 mapprox.
2
El ChurrascoRestaurant in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
65 mapprox.
3
Chino CantónRestaurant in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
69 mapprox.
4
The HouseRestaurant in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
79 mapprox.
5
Café del Mar MelonerasRestaurant in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
82 mapprox.
Drinks and cafés
near Playa del Faro
1
Pitos y FlautasBar in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
52 mapprox.
2
The 19th HolePub in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
92 mapprox.
3
Café de ParisCafé in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
127 mapprox.
4
Maximilian's Café am FaroCafé in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
132 mapprox.
5
Pub ManuPub in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
244 mapprox.
Where to stay
near Playa del Faro
1
Lopesan Costa Meloneras Spa & ResortCalle Mar Mediterráneo 1, Meloneras
205 mapprox.
2
Hotel Faro A Lopesan Collection HotelPlaza de Colón 1, Maspalomas
312 mapprox.
3
Hotel Riu Palace MelonerasCalle Mar Mediterráneo, Maspalomas
434 mapprox.
4
Hotel Riu Palace OasisPlaza de las Palermas 2, Maspalomas
448 mapprox.
5
Grand Hotel ResidenciaAvenida del Oasis 32, Maspalomas
556 mapprox.
Parking
near Playa del Faro
1
Parking1 plazas · Acceso no especificado
304 mapprox.
2
ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access
307 mapprox.
3
Parking1 plazas · Acceso no especificado
310 mapprox.
4
ParkingGratuito según OSM · Acceso no especificado
439 mapprox.
5
Plaza de las PalermasGratuito según OSM · Acceso no especificado
459 mapprox.
About these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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