Grandes Playas
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- travllerjayBletchley, United Kingdom19 contributionsOne of the best beaches with fine sandAbsolutely stunning beach. It goes on for miles. The sand is fine and beautiful. Also, the taxi stand was close to the beach and which made it easier. The lifeguard cabins raise a flag everyday or change it if needed to show if it is ok to swim. On the day the red flag was up, we even saw lifeguard whistling and asking people not go for a swim, as it was very windy and the ocean currents were very strong. Follow the advise and keep safe. A small tip, if you do not find any taxis at the taxi stand, pop into Riu Hotel and ask reception to order it for you rather than waiting for hours.Visited December 2022Written January 3, 2023
- KingstonKatharineKingston upon Thames, United Kingdom29 contributionsMy favourite beachMy favourite beach in all the world! Stunning very long expanse of white/golden sand. There are lifeguard huts at regular intervals along the beach. The winds are strong here so the yellow flag is often flying and sometimes the red flag. You don't often see the green flag, so it might not suit people who love swimming in the sea - I just go paddling. Juts returned home after our first visit since the pandemic. The beach has lost its sunbeds for hire, and the cafe seems to have disappeared as well. But there are toilets on the beach between the two hotels. If you are not staying at one of the the RIU hotels then there is boardwalk access from the road approaching the Tres Islas, with free parking.Visited February 2023Written February 19, 2023
- mfBrussels, Belgium78 contributionsA must in FuerteventuraFabulous beaches with amazing turquoise colour water, endless walks on white sand and brave waves. Red flag is not uncommon due to strong wind so bathing forbidden those days, be aware. Beautiful car drive from the South entering natural reserve from Parque del Holandes and easy parking around the two only hotels on the beach. I prefer the more predictable Sotavento beach in Pajara area for swimming in particular, but Grandes Playas areas is a absolute wonder to enjoy if visiting FuerteventuraVisited February 2023Written February 22, 2023
- Road63422044844Birmingham, United Kingdom2 contributionsGood local beach to CorralejoGood beach close to Corralejo. Parking by the roadside. Good walk from the car to the sea over gentle sand dunes. Few rocky areas on the shoreline but a very long beach with soft sand. No shelter or facilities, so you need to take plenty to drink and some shade.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 18, 2023
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Sid G
London, UK350 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Search for Playa Alzada in Google maps, it's a perfect family beach on South of Hotel Riu (around 3-4kms further south from Grandes Playa) are much better with aquamarine water.
Playita del Poris is further 2kms down south from Playa Alzada and has Turquoise blue water, issue is car park space along the road is limited so you need to either come early or little late in the day.
Will prefer both these beaches any day Vs Grandes Playa which is very crowded & a social distancing nightmare during pandemic times.
Both these beaches are much better than overcrowded and overhyped Grandes Playa
Playita del Poris is further 2kms down south from Playa Alzada and has Turquoise blue water, issue is car park space along the road is limited so you need to either come early or little late in the day.
Will prefer both these beaches any day Vs Grandes Playa which is very crowded & a social distancing nightmare during pandemic times.
Both these beaches are much better than overcrowded and overhyped Grandes Playa
Written September 6, 2020
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Mrs _JMPM
4 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Fabulous stretch of clean sand and crystal clear sea well deserving its blue flag status. This is one of the best beaches we have ever visited however the sunbeds and umbrellas which makes the beach accessible for all ages have been removed. We are two relatively fit 60 odd year olds but we have to say having no sunbeds or brollies was a real problem. Laying down on the sand is not really an option for us. We travelled as a family and with a toddler. Carrying beach chairs, parasols, water, toddler etc etc was exhausting and had we known about the lack of facilities we probably wouldn't have booked this holiday.
We cannot understand why they have removed. There is a wooden walk way with a covered area at the end for wheelchair access and a little supermarket twixt the two hotels. There is lifeguard supervision which is essential as the currents are strong here. You cannot swim when red flags are showing and only with care when the yellow flags are flying.
This is a stunning beach but has NO facilities and this truly makes a difference.
We cannot understand why they have removed. There is a wooden walk way with a covered area at the end for wheelchair access and a little supermarket twixt the two hotels. There is lifeguard supervision which is essential as the currents are strong here. You cannot swim when red flags are showing and only with care when the yellow flags are flying.
This is a stunning beach but has NO facilities and this truly makes a difference.
Written September 17, 2022
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travllerjay
Bletchley, UK19 contributions
Dec 2022
Absolutely stunning beach. It goes on for miles. The sand is fine and beautiful. Also, the taxi stand was close to the beach and which made it easier. The lifeguard cabins raise a flag everyday or change it if needed to show if it is ok to swim. On the day the red flag was up, we even saw lifeguard whistling and asking people not go for a swim, as it was very windy and the ocean currents were very strong. Follow the advise and keep safe.
A small tip, if you do not find any taxis at the taxi stand, pop into Riu Hotel and ask reception to order it for you rather than waiting for hours.
A small tip, if you do not find any taxis at the taxi stand, pop into Riu Hotel and ask reception to order it for you rather than waiting for hours.
Written January 3, 2023
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Ali-Oh73
Leeds, UK63 contributions
Oct 2022
This beach is stunning with golden sand and clear water. The sea can sometimes be gentle, sometimes a little rough and we caught it like both on our recent visits.
There are no sun beds or umbrellas so if you need shade, you absolutely must take your own. If you plan to eat while you’re there, you will need to take your own food and drink as the restaurant/beach bar between the two big hotels has closed down during covid lockdown which is a shame.
It is very clean though with lifeguards present so it felt safe too.
There are no sun beds or umbrellas so if you need shade, you absolutely must take your own. If you plan to eat while you’re there, you will need to take your own food and drink as the restaurant/beach bar between the two big hotels has closed down during covid lockdown which is a shame.
It is very clean though with lifeguards present so it felt safe too.
Written November 2, 2022
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Laura
Cambridge, UK14 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Lovely beach but no longer have any sun loungers or umbrellas which is not ideal when you have young kids. Very windy down the beach anyway so if you brought a tent or your own umbrella it’s likely to fly away like ours did. Not ideal for grandparents to sit on the floor.
Written August 21, 2022
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mf
Brussels, Belgium78 contributions
Feb 2023
Fabulous beaches with amazing turquoise colour water, endless walks on white sand and brave waves. Red flag is not uncommon due to strong wind so bathing forbidden those days, be aware.
Beautiful car drive from the South entering natural reserve from Parque del Holandes and easy parking around the two only hotels on the beach.
I prefer the more predictable Sotavento beach in Pajara area for swimming in particular, but Grandes Playas areas is a absolute wonder to enjoy if visiting Fuerteventura
Beautiful car drive from the South entering natural reserve from Parque del Holandes and easy parking around the two only hotels on the beach.
I prefer the more predictable Sotavento beach in Pajara area for swimming in particular, but Grandes Playas areas is a absolute wonder to enjoy if visiting Fuerteventura
Written February 23, 2023
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Elin W
Stockholm, Sweden56 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Spent 6 days at the beach. Family with 2 kids 8 and 9 yrs. February/March. Had watched alot of photos and read reviews but was blown away. We loved this beach (or desert). Its massive, its beautiful. The sand is soft, the dunes are fun. The water is turqoise. We found the best parts 20 min walk south of the two big hoteks. Here its quiet and amazing. Kids loved it and so did I.
Written March 1, 2020
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Road63422044844
Birmingham, UK2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Good beach close to Corralejo.
Parking by the roadside. Good walk from the car to the sea over gentle sand dunes. Few rocky areas on the shoreline but a very long beach with soft sand. No shelter or facilities, so you need to take plenty to drink and some shade.
Parking by the roadside. Good walk from the car to the sea over gentle sand dunes. Few rocky areas on the shoreline but a very long beach with soft sand. No shelter or facilities, so you need to take plenty to drink and some shade.
Written September 18, 2023
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Maria MM
3 contributions
Aug 2022
Great great beach. Perhaps it would've been nice if there were chair rentals? Food? Activities? You have to bring everything with you since the sun will get you. But great waves and clear water and soft sand.
Written August 21, 2022
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Graeme B
Los Cristianos, Spain20,325 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Just up the road from the the Parque Natural Corralejo, this section of the Dunes has better beaches, as well as miles of beautiful white sand.
Plenty of parking, except school holiday times, & also there are Surf Schools.
Just a lovely place to enjoy the great views.
Plenty of parking, except school holiday times, & also there are Surf Schools.
Just a lovely place to enjoy the great views.
Written September 26, 2020
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carol m
Bathgate, UK57 contributions
I,ve read thatbthe sunbeds have arrived back on beach..are there any beach bars open again on grande playas???
Gilldnllae
North Wales, UK5 contributions
Have the sunbeds and parasols been put back on the beach yet?
Mrs _JMPM
4 contributions
Hello
They weren't there in September or early october unfortunately.
Louise
Amsterdam, The Netherlands4 contributions
Hello want to visit the beach tomorrow. Is it correct that we can not rent any sunbeds anymore? Is there a beach bar? Toilet? Thanks
SouthWalesDragons11
Newport, UK63 contributions
Is there any beach bars open now south of the hotels on Grandes Playas? Thanks
Martin R
Wales, UK11 contributions
Is the beach bar south of the hotels on play grandes still there?
GillH1220
Hillingdon, UK1 contribution
Hi can you hire sunbeds and parasols on this beach? Also how much are they? Thank you in advance.
GillH1220
Hillingdon, UK1 contribution
Just thought I’d add my own answer ........ I’ve just returned from holiday and spent the most amazing time on this beautiful beach. You can hire sunbeds & parasols 3 euros each, for the day.
Chanel
Bristol, UK2 contributions
Hello is a 1x twin room premium in labranda corraljo village hotel big enough for 2 adults 2 young children thankyou.
Lee B
Birmingham, UK124 contributions
We stayed there before it’s refurb when it was called Dunas calleta club and we found aptment ok for 2 adults and 2 kids
Chanel
Bristol, UK2 contributions
How far is labranda village hotel to this beach thankyou.
cathy200256
Stafford, England, United Kingdom37 contributions
The beach is on the edge of the dunes about 2-3 miles from the centre of corrajelo. There is a regular bus that goes past the top of the beach road (you would need the bus to Puerto del Rosario) or a taxi will cost about 6-7 euros. It is well worth the trip there is a supermarket, cafe and restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grandes Playas
- Hotels near Grandes Playas:
- (0.80 mi) Secrets Bahía Real Resort & Spa
- (0.68 mi) Hotel Riu Palace Tres Islas
- (0.49 mi) Hotel Boutique Tao Caleta Mar
- (1.18 mi) Playa Park Zensation
- (1.79 mi) Katis Villas Boutique Fuerteventura
- Restaurants near Grandes Playas:
- (1.34 mi) 3 Calici
- (1.55 mi) The Ugly Duckling
- (1.75 mi) Land of Freedom
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