Playa Faneroque (Playa de Faneque)

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Where is Faneroque Beach (Faneque Beach)

Overview Faneroque Beach (Faneque Beach)

Faneroque, also known as Playa del Faneque or Playa de Tamadaba, is a volcanic cove of black sand, located at the foot of the immense Risco Faneque, just over 1000 metres high, some 300 metres to the (NW) of Playa del Risco, in the northwest of Gran Canaria.

General characteristics Faneroque Beach (Faneque Beach)

  • The beach is about 260 metres long
  • Average width of the beach: 65 metres
  • The beach has a low occupancy rate
  • There is no promenade next to the beach.
  • What is the type of sand on this beach like: dark
  • It is a nudist beach
  • Is there a Tourist Office on the beach or nearby? yes

Security features Faneroque Beach (Faneque Beach)

  • In Faneroque (Playa de Faneque) there are usually strong waves / windy conditions.
  • The beach does NOT have a lifeguard service.
  • The beach does NOT have danger signalling elements (flags, beacons…).
  • Nearest hospital:

    Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
    Barranco de La Ballena s/n (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

    Indicative distance to the hospital from the beach: 52 km.

    (Source: Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge [July 2020])
    (Check with the nearest tourist office or the town hall of the municipality to which Faneroque Beach (Faneque Beach) belongs to confirm the information)

Accessibility features Faneroque Beach (Faneque Beach)

  • Access to the beach: difficult on foot.
  • The beach does NOT include access facilities for people with reduced mobility.
  • It is possible that access to the beach is not signposted or that the signposting is insufficient.
    If in doubt, consult the nearest tourist office or town hall.
  • Is there a car park: No
  • Nearest road to the beach: GC-200
  • You can get to the beach by bus
    Type of bus / additional info: Intercity, Line Agaete-Puerto de Las Nieves 103 (101)
    Ask at the tourist office or nearest town hall to confirm routes and dates of operation.
  • Access to the beach: difficult on foot.
  • The beach does NOT include access facilities for people with reduced mobility.
  • It is possible that access to the beach is not signposted or that the signposting is insufficient.
    If in doubt, consult the nearest tourist office or town hall.
  • Is there a car park: No
  • Nearest road to the beach: GC-200
  • You can get to the beach by bus
    Type of bus / additional info: Intercity, Line Agaete-Puerto de Las Nieves 103 (101)
    Ask at the tourist office or nearest town hall to confirm routes and dates of operation.

Nature around

  • Does this beach form part of any protected natural area? yes
    Tamadaba Natural Park
  • What is the composition of the beach?
    Sand / Pebbles
  • What is the coastline (coastal façade) on which the beach is located like?
    Cliff
  • Have there been any recent refurbishment works or modifications made to the beach? yes
    ZEPA – LIC (ZEC)

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: We try to make the information about Faneroque Beach (Faneque Beach) as accurate as possible. The data are based on information provided by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Government of Spain). Last update: July 2020. In any case, if you see any errors, please let us know through the contact form.

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Other beaches near Faneroque Beach (Faneque Beach)

(Distancias orientativas en lĂ­nea recta)

Risco – 1.4 km
Sotavento – 2.3 km
Guayedra – 3.0 km
Playa de las Arenas (Punta Gongora) – 4.2 km
Las Nieves I (Las Nieves) – 4.6 km