Playa de Güigüí in La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Playa de Güigüí

La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain•Atlantic Ocean• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
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EDITORIAL SCORE
4.53/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
22.9°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€41/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Volcanic Black Sand
Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for La Aldea, Gran Canaria · NOAA satellite data
Swipe 12 months ⇄
Ideal Swimming
Jan
19.6°C
Air 23°C
Feb
19.0°C
Air 24°C
Mar
18.9°C
Air 26°C
Apr
19.3°C
Air 29°C
May
20.1°C
Air 32°C
Jun
21.3°C
Air 35°C
Jul
22.0°C
Air 37°C
Aug
22.9°C
Air 37°C
Peak
Sep
23.4°C
Air 35°C
Oct
23.3°C
Air 32°C
Nov
22.2°C
Air 28°C
Dec
20.7°C
Air 25°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 7 Jun – 9 Dec (>21°C) · 185 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting5.0 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.5 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5

About Playa de Güigüí

Dark sand under kilometre-high cliffs, earned by boot or boat. Gran Canaria's last wild shore.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records
•Access: Strenuous 2.5-3 hour mountain trek across the ravine from Tasartico or by water taxi boat from nearby ports.
•Protected Status / Environment: Protected Special Nature Reserve (Reserva Natural Especial de Güigüí) and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve zone.
•Notable Feature: Remote pristine dark volcanic sand beach framed by dramatic sheer Atlantic cliffs and endemic flora.
Official Tourism Authorities:spain.infograncanaria.com

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms
No
Showers
No
Free Parking
Yes
Food / Tavernas
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Dog Friendly
Yes
Lifeguard on Duty
No
Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals
No
Natural Cliff/Pine Shade
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Snorkeling & Watersports
Yes
Nudist / FKK Friendly
No

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria. Accessible via regional coastal roads (27.945°N, -15.828°E).

•Open-ocean swell and shore dump; only sensible on calm days.
•A roadless west-coast nature reserve reached by a three-hour ridge hike from Tasartico or by boat from La Aldea.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Playa de Güigüí

What is the water temperature at Playa de Güigüí?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Playa de Güigüí averages 22.9°C (73°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Playa de Güigüí?

Playa de Güigüí is classified as a volcanic black sand shoreline located in La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain.

Is Playa de Güigüí good for families with kids?

Playa de Güigüí has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Playa de Güigüí?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

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