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Playa de Las Canteras

Paseo de las Canteras, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Playa de Las Canteras
Playa de Las Canteras
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Ranked #2 of 29 attractions in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
4.5 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveller Description: Las Canteras Beach The Las Canteras Beach is one of the most famous beaches on Gran Canaria and is about 3.1 km long. Off the beach is a barrier reef... more »
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Ibiza, Spain
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“A city beach like few others.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

On the western side of the isthmus joining the mountains of "La Isleta" or little island to the rest of the island is the beautiful kilometers long beach of Las Canteras. Rocks form a natural barrier at the entrance to the bay, mitigating the effects of the waves, making it a safe place for bathing. Sit at one of the... More

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Warrington
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Great Beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

A great beach to visit! You can walk along the beach all the way to the theater where there is a shopping center & then walk back through the city. Perfect for surfing! More

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Brighton
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Playa Muy Bonita”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

An excellent beach lots of toilets spread around it takes about 35-minutes to walk longer if you are strolling have always felt very safe in this area have been here 6 or 7 times lots of good bars and restauraunts More

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London, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“great for surfing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Great place to try surfing, some of the restaurants along the beach not up to scratch. More

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Great beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

It is a great beach for walking along it, with different places for food, bars, etc. Close and nice. More

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Scotland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Fantastic beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Beautiful beach, lovely place to relax and sunbathe with loads of restaurants on hand when it comes to dinner time,. More

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Vaasa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great for people watching”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Great beach for getting some sun and people watching at the Paseo de Las Canteras More

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The Netherlands
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“love the beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

clean and full with locals nice cafe's and restaurants along the boulevard prices very reasonable More

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Oslo, Norway
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“What an amazing beach!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Loved spending time at this beach. Comfortable beach chairs, perfect sand and a little dip into the Atlantic when we needed to cool of. More

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Gran Canaria, Spain
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8 reviews 8 reviews
“One of the most beautiful beaches!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Always wonder on the beauty of Canteras! Excellent for a walk, a stroll, just sitting in a terrace and watching the sunset, the change of the scenery! More

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