Gran Canaria Beaches
Gran Canaria is famous for its remarkably diverse beaches, offering everything from long golden sandy shores to secluded volcanic coves within a relatively small island. One of the most special features is the contrast between the wide dunes of Maspalomas in the south and the urban beach of Las Canteras in Las Palmas, often considered one of Europe's best city beaches. Thanks to the island's varied landscapes, you can find calm, family-friendly beaches as well as wild, dramatic coastlines shaped by lava and cliffs. The Atlantic Ocean provides excellent conditions for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing, especially along the east and north coasts. Gran Canaria enjoys a mild, spring-like climate year-round, making its beaches enjoyable in every season. This combination of climate, variety, and scenery has earned Gran Canaria the nickname “a continent in miniature” when it comes to beach experiences.
Playa del Inglés 1/Playa del Inglés 2
The webcams offer a live view of a long, vibrant stretch of golden sand backed by hotels, promenades, and the edge of the Maspalomas dunes. This beach is unique for its lively atmosphere combined with open, natural scenery, where urban life meets wide desert-like dunes. Playa del Inglés stretches for nearly 3 kilometers, making it one of the longest and most walkable beaches on the island. The Atlantic waters here are generally suitable for swimming, with gentle conditions close to shore on calmer days. When wind and swell pick up, the beach also becomes a popular spot for bodyboarding, surfing, and other water sports, something the webcams often capture in real time.
Las Canteras Beach
The webcam shows a lively urban shoreline where golden sand meets the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on the island's northeast coast. Las Canteras stretches for about 3 kilometers, making it one of the longest city beaches in Europe. What makes it unique is a natural offshore reef, known locally as La Barra, which acts as a breakwater and creates calm, sheltered waters along much of the beach. These protected conditions make it ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxed paddle sports, while other sections remain open to waves for surfing. The webcam captures daily island life in motion, from morning swimmers and sunset walkers to surfers riding waves against a city skyline backdrop.
Multicam
The multicam stream of Gran Canaria beaches offers a dynamic live view that switches between several of the island's most popular coastal spots. Viewers can see Playa del Inglés, a lively golden-sand beach lined with resorts and a bustling promenade. The feed also shows Maspalomas, famous for its striking dunes and iconic lighthouse, providing a scenic natural landscape. Las Palmas appears on the stream as well, capturing the urban energy of Las Canteras Beach with its waves and city backdrop. San Agustín, a quieter and more relaxed beach, is included, giving a peaceful contrast to the busier areas. This rotating live feed lets viewers experience the diversity of Gran Canaria's beaches in real time, from vibrant tourist hubs to serene coastal escapes.
Pozo Izquierdo
The webcam shows the stunning Pozo Izquierdo Beach, one of Gran Canaria's top windsurfing destinations, bringing the vibrant Atlantic coastline to life in real time. Viewers can watch the waves sparkle, feel the breeze, and experience the lively beach atmosphere from anywhere in the world. Windsurfing enthusiasts can catch skilled athletes in action, while nature lovers can enjoy the scenic ocean views and golden sands.
Puerto Rico
The webcam shows a live view from Grand Horizon Boutique Resort, overlooking Puerto Rico Beach in Gran Canaria from a high, bird's-eye perspective. From this elevated vantage point, viewers can take in the sweeping panorama of the golden beach, the sparkling Atlantic waters, and the bustling harbor with boats coming and going. The stream also captures the surrounding hotels, swaying palm trees, and the dramatic cliffs that frame the coastline, giving a full sense of the area's charm and beauty. This high-positioned feed offers both a relaxing view of beach life and a dynamic look at the harbor activity below.
