This is a long beach. The southern end of the beach isn’t the best area and it gradually runs out to an area that seems more run down , which a less attractive beach. The north end of the beach is really the hub and I would recommend that any accommodation would be best at this end of the beach. There are many bars and restaurants on the front , and the market has lots of bars and tapas , just back from the main beach in the north. Having walked around the whole area and visited the old town, I would say that the beach area is the place to be, as Las Palmas centre isn’t really somewhere to stay , but worth a day trip on the local bus or by taxi. We stayed for 6 nights , but think that we would stay 3 nights here and maybe split our trip between here and Mas Palomas in the south , as the weather is better further south.

We have been visiting here every year since 2012 and we have fallen in love and it really is our 2nd home. I would say this is the best city beach. Great to walk along the promenade day or night. Lovely restaurants, great base to explore the city and walking distance to the bus station.

Wow what a beach, you can do everything, from surfing, volleyball, beach yoga, surf school, sunbathing & rock pooling all on the same beach ( not all at the same time !! ). There are free toilets, showers, lockers, changing rooms. This can be accessed from both the beach & the promenade. Disable friendly, ramps down onto the beach. The city center end, the sand is dry, but towards the auditorium end it is tidal so wet sand. Very clean. Lots of bars, cafes & restaurants & shops. Plenty of seats to watch the world go by.

Quiet place. Not many tourists. The beach promenade is absolutely amazing. At one end is the surfing beach and large shopping center - Las Arenas. Lots of cozy restaurants and no one trying to get you in. Mostly just Spanish people on vacation here, not so hot as far south. The beach is clean and non-smoking. Recommended - should definitely return.

Beach is huge and stretches a long way. A lot of shower stations to clean yourself. A lot of stores and restaurants. A fair amount of black sand at one end hot to walk on. Lots of activities available. Location is excellent for a morning run. As with most European beaches a number of topless women present. Weather a bit more variable hazy sunshine / windy but still warm (23-26C).

One of the most spectacular avenues in the whole country. It has countless restaurants and cafes to stop for a drink. The sea water is totally crystal clear and is ideal for going with friends and family alike.

We love this beach, having visited it twice now out of season. The promenade is lovely for daily walks, the ocean is great, and it's worth getting a hotel or apartment with a sea view in order to catch the sunsets. Lots of restaurants to choose from and a convenient supermarket for self catering.

"I was at Las Canteras beach on a trip with my mother. It was an amazing beach that also had a beach sports area. The prices were much more reasonable than in other cities in Spain, the weather was nice, and I even managed to get a tan within just two days. I highly recommend visiting this place in early September. The city was very beautiful!!! I really liked it.

Clean and nice beach in even non-smoking Even in windy conditions it is possible to swim at Balneario 1. Sunbed costs 3e o parasol 3e It felt safe to leave things on the beach.

Of course, a secluded beach without development is more idyllic. But here, right on the doorstep, not overrun and good 7 km long it is great! You can either walk on the promenade with endless restaurants and cafes and various, different shopping options. It's all there. Or you can stroll across the sand directly by the sea. We will always come back!