No reefs are left for this beach. Once there was a brackish water lake here like in Maspalomas. An information board provides more explanation.
To the south, at the height of Punta Brava, we can find evidence of another climatic period when the sea began to reclaim the land that was lost after the last ice age (18,000 years ago). Here, a cream or pink material appears that is typical of a floodplain, with silt and clay and land snail shells. It is evidence that about 7,000 years ago, an ecosystem existed in Las Canteras that was similar to that of the Charca de Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria.
Because there are no reefs left, the high waves reach the beach. An ideal spot for surfers. For swimmers, a red flag is up here. Still, we see people going quite deep into the water.
Source: internet en eigen tekst
| | Public | Danish • Dutch • French • German • Italian • Spanish
Select one of the most popular activities below or refine your search.
Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.
Source: foto Loebas
Select one of the most popular categories below or be inspired by our selections.
Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.
Source: foto Loebas
With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.
Route planner

<iframe src="https://plugin.routeyou.com/poiviewer/free/?language=en&params.poi.id=8262189" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
© 2006-2026 RouteYou - www.routeyou.com