Gran Tarajal Beach is the town beach of Gran Tarajal, the largest settlement in the municipality of Tuineje on Fuerteventura's east coast. The sand is black and runs into the sea without rock, and a long promenade with bars and restaurants lies behind it. Toilets, showers and boardwalks across the sand serve bathers. The beach is used mostly by people from the town and carries little of the resort trade found elsewhere on the island.
Gran Tarajal Beach
Local name: Playa de Gran Tarajal
Black-sand town beach in Gran Tarajal, backed by a long promenade of bars and restaurants.
- Entrance
- Free; the beach is public and there is no ticket.
- Accessibility
- A promenade runs behind the beach, and boardwalks cross the sand almost to the water's edge.
- Parking
- Car parks about 130 m and 170 m from the beach; spaces are plentiful.
- Difficulty
- None: park nearby, walk along the promenade and step onto the sand.
- Transport
- Nearest bus stop about 570 m away in a straight line.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at any time.
- Address
- Playa de Gran Tarajal, Las Palmas, Spain
What makes it special
The sand is black, and most of the people on it live in the town. Gran Tarajal Beach is a working town's seafront: a long promenade with a few bars and restaurants, murals on the walls of the streets behind, and a crowd that stays thin.
Get up early and the sun rises straight out of the sea in front of you. The bottom is sand all the way into the water, boardwalks carry you almost to the water's edge, and the beach is kept clean. Shops and cafés are close, and the whole town sits within about ten minutes on foot.
Good to know
- Toilets and showers stand by the beach; one of the toilets is free to use.
- Black sand soaks up the sun and burns bare feet by midday, so bring sandals for the walk to the water.
- There is no drinking-water tap by the beach; the bars on the promenade sell drinks.
- Shops, bars and restaurants are all within about ten minutes' walk of the sand.
Getting there
The beach lines the seafront of Gran Tarajal, on Fuerteventura's east coast. Car parks sit about 130 m and 170 m from the beach, and finding a space is easy. From the car it is a walk along the promenade and down onto the sand, where boardwalks run almost to the water's edge.
The nearest bus stop is about 570 m away in a straight line, so coming by bus means a walk through the town to the seafront.
Best time to visit
Best: early morning, for the sunrise over the sea.
Avoid: the hours around midday on a clear day, when the black sand is hot underfoot and there is nothing to shade you on it.
The beach looks east, so the sun comes up out of the water in front of it; in October the Tran Tran clown festival brings visitors into the town, so check that year's dates whether you want the festival or a quiet beach.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the sand at Gran Tarajal Beach really black?
Yes. The beach is black sand from end to end, and the bottom stays sandy as you walk into the sea.Does Gran Tarajal Beach get crowded?
The crowd stays thin. Most people on the sand are from the town, and there is room to spread out.Are there toilets and showers?
Yes. Toilets and showers stand by the beach, about 50–60 m from it, and one of the toilets is free.Is there a lifeguard?
Yes, lifeguards watch the beach. Swim where they can see you, and stay out of the water under a red flag.Where do I park?
Car parks sit about 130 m and 170 m from the beach, and spaces are easy to find.