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

📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
Today is a challenging day for the beach, with strong winds and rough waters making it unsuitable for a relaxing experience. While temperatures will reach a pleasant 28.9 °C, the conditions at the shore are quite intense. Expect high waves that will certainly make entering the water difficult and potentially unsafe. The sun will be strong throughout the day, so please exercise caution as the UV Index is 8.65, meaning high levels of radiation that require adequate protection. Even though the sea temperature is 23.1 °C, the combination of powerful wind and restless waves means you should stay clear of the shoreline today. It is far better to find a sheltered spot away from the sand to avoid being pelted by wind-blown debris.
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Air

Low / High22.8°C/28.9°C
Feels Like (High)28.4°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature23.1 °C
Wave Height1.9 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:20/20:56
Sunshine Hours12.3 hrs
UV Index8.65
Cloud Cover44%
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Wind

Speed35.3 km/h
Gusts70.2 km/h
DirectionN

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