Located in the town of Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria, Playa de Amadores is a beautiful beach, perfect for sunbathing and swimming! We loved spending time there and enjoying the turquoise water.
Here are some useful tips for planning your visit to Amadores Beach in Puerto Rico.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
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Is Playa de Amadores worth it?
Yes, Playa Amadores is a pleasant beach at the foot of a large volcanic cliff. It’s one of the most beautiful in Gran Canaria and one of Puerto Rico’s main attractions. We found it perfect for swimming and sunbathing! The water is Claire, the sand blond. There are even chairs and umbrellas for hire, as well as inflatable water games. A perfect way to spend a lazy day.
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The beach floor is made of golden-colored sand. It combines fine and thick grains. There are also small black pebbles. Volcanic rocks punctuate the end of the beach. We found that the contrast between the black of the stones and the blue of the water formed a beautiful landscape.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The sea is ideal for swimming, especially as the small bay is protected by dykes. We also saw that the beach is supervised.
Installations
We found public showers and toilets right on the beach.
Playa de Amadores in Puerto Rico: access
Where to find the beach
- In the city of Puerto Rico
- 5min drive from downtown
- 1 hour from Las Palmas
- Here’s a map to help you locate the beach:
Access by car and parking
A large parking lot runs along the entire Calle San Borondón beach. We parked there.
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Gran Canaria
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- If you’re planning to explore the mountains, don ‘t take the smallest cars. A more powerful engine will be more comfortable.
- But don’t take too big a car either, as some roads are narrow.
- There’s a lot of demand and it’s an island, so book early.
Access from the parking lot
Just cross a stone path to reach the beach. There are beautiful mosaics and sculptures along the promenade.
Public transport access
There are several bus routes to Playa de Amadores: routes 1, 9, 39, 90 and 91.
Special features
Dog
Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
Reduced mobility access
Stairs are needed to reach the beach. There’s also a small wooden path leading down to the water.
With children
The beach is ideal for an outing with children. There are inflatable water games for those who know how to swim! The others can also have fun in the beach playground.
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
There are numerous restaurants, snack bars and bars all along the beach. You can also go downtown or near the marina and choose to try one of our suggested establishments by clicking here. Close to the beach, we tried out Restaurant Kaia, located in the Hotel Gloria Palace Royal. The view is superb!
Hotels
The beach is surrounded by hotels. You will be spoilt for choice! Here are some of our recommendations:
- Stay at the Marina Suites Hotel, near the marina. We loved the pool, which merges with the sea!
- Book a room at the Hotel Gloria Palace Royal overlooking Playa de Amadores. It also has a spa and a beautiful ocean view.
WHERE TO STAY IN Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
Around the beach and harbour
Marina Suites Hotel – See prices, photos and availability
Around Playa de Amadores
Hotel Serenity Amadores – See prices, photos and availability
Hotel Gloria Palace Royal – See prices, photos and availability
See our complete selection of the best hotels in Puerto Rico
SHE MADE THE TRIP Claire
