Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Playa de San Borondón

Playa de San Borondón is a quiet, dark sand beach known for its difficult access and low crowd levels. The beach is divided into two sections, providing ample space for visitors to enjoy a variety of activities. It is a popular spot for water sports and beach games, and is also frequented by dog walkers.

Due to its remote location and challenging access, the beach lacks certain amenities and is not suitable for those with reduced mobility or for baby strollers. Additionally, the beach is often littered with wood and waste from the sea, and visitors are encouraged to take their trash with them to help maintain the cleanliness of the area.

Discover unique places to stay near Playa de San Borondón, where you can enjoy a peaceful beach experience away from the crowds.

The beach is also known for its dangerous tides, making it less suitable for swimming. Despite these challenges, Playa de San Borondón remains a unique destination for those seeking a peaceful beach experience away from the crowds.

What to do at Playa de San Borondón?

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Playa de San Borondón include Restaurante La Esquinita de La Garita, Restaurante Puerto Madera, Hamburguesería Piscolabis 231, Restaurante Felicidad, Casa de Matiori, Restaurante El Pepe and KM8 Cafetería Restaurante.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the tranquility and low crowd levels of the beach, making it ideal for beach games, dog walking, and water sports. The beach's difficult accessibility contributes to its quiet atmosphere. However, visitors complain about the beach's cleanliness, dangerous tides, lack of services, and inaccessibility for individuals with reduced mobility and baby strollers.

Where to Stay near Playa de San Borondón?

Most visitors to Playa de San Borondón choose to stay in nearby towns like Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Telde, as the beach itself does not have nearby accommodations. These towns offer a variety of lodging options and allow easy access to other attractions on Gran Canaria.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa de San Borondón?

Latitude: 28.0109661 / Longitude: -15.3799036

Playa de San Borondón is located in Gran Canaria. The following map of Playa de San Borondón shows the exact location.

Playa de San Borondón: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
Overall, it's shaping up to be a pleasant beach day at Playa de San Borondón. The maximum air temperature will reach 24.5 °C, perfect for enjoying the outdoors. The sea temperature is a comfortable 23.3 °C, ideal for a refreshing swim. The sun will be strong, with a UV index of 6. Remember to apply sunscreen. Expect some clouds in the sky, but they shouldn't spoil your fun. The wind will be light, and the waves moderate. There's a low chance of rain, so you can leave your umbrella at home.
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Air

Low / High21.2°C/24.5°C
Feels Like (High)27.4°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature23.3 °C
Wave Height1.0 m
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Rain

Rain Chance19%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset08:08/19:23
Sunshine Hours10.0 hrs
UV Index6.2
Cloud Cover37%
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Wind

Speed12.4 km/h
Gusts22.3 km/h
DirectionNE

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