Playa Las Canteras
nikola_pu · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Las Palmas

Playa Las Canteras

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,250 mSand
Water20 °CDaily high28 °CUV9High tide01:46Low tide19:32JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.

Directions →
Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:58

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
☂
SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature27 °CFeels like 27 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity50%
WindN 16 km/hGusts 25 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV9

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 wind7 km/h · 343°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedYellow flagWaves27/09/2026 13:58 · Gobierno de Canarias · Infoplayas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Today14:00☂27°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Today17:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ N 23 km/h
Today20:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today23:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀25°Clear☂ 15% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐24°Sunny intervals☂ 20% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐26°Sunny intervals☂ 20% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀24°Clear · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀24°Clear · ↝ W 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 27 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind N at 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 9.

Next days

Today

☂

Overcast with light rain

Low 25°High 28°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ N · 7 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 38–75% ☀ UV 9
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

◐

Sunny intervals

Low 23°High 27°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 60% ↝ E · 6 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 53–71% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

☀

Clear

Low 23°High 25°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 53–61% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

◐

Sunny intervals

Low 23°High 28°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test11/11/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500016M35016A1
E. coli3 UFC/100 ml
Enterococci12 UFC/100 ml
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
11/11/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml12 UFC/100 ml
11/11/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml4 UFC/100 ml
11/11/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025No published assessment15 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
23/09/2025No published assessment190 UFC/100 ml15 UFC/100 ml
23/09/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
23/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
02/09/2025No published assessment25 UFC/100 ml15 UFC/100 ml
02/09/2025No published assessment18 UFC/100 ml18 UFC/100 ml
02/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
26/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml15 UFC/100 ml
26/08/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml21 UFC/100 ml
26/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment11 UFC/100 ml4 UFC/100 ml
20/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml48 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025No published assessment45 UFC/100 ml410 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025No published assessment13 UFC/100 ml14 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml25 UFC/100 ml
31/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml16 UFC/100 ml
29/07/2025No published assessment460 UFC/100 ml17 UFC/100 ml
29/07/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml7 UFC/100 ml
29/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml4 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
17/06/2025No published assessment38 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
17/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 11/11/2025. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Las Canteras is a large urban beach of golden sand, 2,250 metres long and 50 metres wide, accompanied by a seafront promenade and calm waters. Its scale and integration into the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are complemented by a wide range of services, from catering and toilets to diving and anchorage activities. Access is easy on foot or by car, with bus connections and facilities for people with reduced mobility; the immediate surroundings also include a play area.

Length2,250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Children’s area
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaAlcaravaneras

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies diving, an anchorage and the nearby Alcaravaneras marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
BusIntercity bus, Route Telde

Safety and assistance

⚑
Lifeguards2026-09-16 to 2026-10-31 · Monday to Sunday · 12:00-20:00 · Emergency number 112
+
First aidPublished first-aid post
!
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
+
Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 7 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from GC-1.

Location

Directions

Open directions in Google Maps

Practical ideas for your visit

Near this beach

Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.

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.

A few kilometres away

Nearby beaches

Playa de la Cicer
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Playa de la Cicer

1.2 kmfrom this beach
☀ 27 °C · overcast with light rain⚑ Baño prohibido
View conditions and facilities →
Playa Alcaravaneras
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Playa Alcaravaneras

1.4 kmfrom this beach
☀ 27 °C · overcast with light rain
View conditions and facilities →
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Playa de los Muellitos

1.6 kmfrom this beach
☀ 27 °C · overcast with light rain
View conditions and facilities →
Playa del Confital
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Playa del Confital

2.1 kmfrom this beach
☀ 27 °C · overcast with light rain
View conditions and facilities →
Playa de San Cristóbal
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Playa de San Cristóbal

7.4 kmfrom this beach
☀ 27 °C · overcast with light rain
View conditions and facilities →
Playa de las Salinas
Arucas

Playa de las Salinas

8.1 kmfrom this beach
☀ 26 °C · overcast with light rain◉ Water 24 °C
View conditions and facilities →