La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain

Playa San Sebastián

Playa San Sebastián is a beach known for its unique combination of stony and black sand areas. The beach is appreciated for its calm and quiet atmosphere, even during weekends, making it a perfect spot for those seeking tranquility. The beach is devoid of commercial elements such as sunbeds, but does provide some amenities like showers and changing rooms for the convenience of its visitors.

The beach is also noted for its calm waters, making it suitable for swimming. Despite its calmness, the beach does not compromise on its natural beauty, with the famous black sands being a notable feature.

Experience tranquility and natural beauty by finding places to stay near Playa San Sebastián, known for its unique black sands and serene atmosphere.

The beach is conveniently located near the San Sebastian port, making it easily accessible. It is approximately a 20-minute walk from the ferry at the port. Despite its proximity to the port, the beach maintains a serene atmosphere, rarely getting crowded, even on weekends.

What to do at Playa San Sebastián?

Amenities

Playa San Sebastián amenities include shower.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Playa San Sebastián include Restaurante La Vieja Casa, Restaurante El Pejin, Kiosko Ramón, NoHay, Guachinche La Punta and Caprichos de La Gomera.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the tranquility and cleanliness of the beach, with many appreciating the availability of showers and changing rooms, as well as the unique black sand. The absence of commercial distractions and the calm waters suitable for swimming are also highly valued by visitors. However, some visitors have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the sand in certain areas, finding it unpleasant to lay on.

Where to Stay near Playa San Sebastián?

Visitors to Playa San Sebastián often stay in the town of San Sebastián itself, which offers a range of accommodations within walking distance of the beach. Many travelers include Playa San Sebastián as part of their itinerary while exploring the natural beauty and cultural sites of La Gomera, rather than visiting solely for the beach.

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

Where is Playa San Sebastián?

Latitude: 28.0876306 / Longitude: -17.1129147

Playa San Sebastián is located in La Gomera. The following map of Playa San Sebastián shows the exact location.

Playa San Sebastián: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
Today is a rather underwhelming day for a trip to Playa San Sebastián, so you might want to reconsider your beach plans. While the air temperature reaches 22.8 °C, the sky remains largely grey and gloomy, and there is a persistent, light drizzle that makes lounging on the sand quite unpleasant. The breeze is noticeable and occasionally picks up, creating choppy conditions in the water. The sea is currently 19.8 °C, which is quite chilly and not suitable for swimming. Furthermore, the sun is strong despite the clouds, with a UV Index of 8.5, meaning you need to be very careful about sun exposure if you do head out. Overall, it is not an ideal day for relaxing by the shore, and you would likely be more comfortable finding indoor activities.
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Air

Low / High16.6°C/22.8°C
Feels Like (High)25.4°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature19.8 °C
Wave Height0.8 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0.1 mm
Rain Duration1 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:33/20:39
Sunshine Hours12.1 hrs
UV Index8.5
Cloud Cover59%
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Wind

Speed14.4 km/h
Gusts41.8 km/h
DirectionN

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