Are you looking for a wild beach on Gran Canaria, where you can enjoy theAtlantic Ocean away from the crowds and construction of seaside resorts? Playa de Tauro, north of the village of Puerto Rico, is one of our most pleasant surprises in the Canary Islands.
Here are some useful tips for planning your visit to Playa de Tauro 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 Tauro worth it?
Yes, it’s a beautiful beach and well worth a visit. It is located between 2 seaside resorts, Playa del Cura and Playa Amadores, to the north of the village of Puerto Rico, on the southwest coast of Gran Canaria. It is known for its tranquil, unbuilt setting and is mostly frequented by locals.
This is one of our favorite beaches in Gran Canaria.
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
Most of the beach is made up of fine golden sand. In places, there are stretches of black volcanic stone polished by the waves.
Once in the water, there’s nothing left but sand. We really enjoyed swimming there.
Swimming conditions and supervision
Playa de Tauro is located in a sheltered cove. There are few wavesand the slope is gentle. Some bathers come by boat and anchor off the beach. It’s a perfect place for swimming and relaxing.
The beach is unsupervised.
Installations
We didn’t see any showers or toilets on the beach. There’s no more equipment, just a few buildings.
Playa de Tauro in Puerto Rico: access
Where to find Playa de Tauro
- North of the village of Puerto Rico
- 5min drive from village center
- 1 hour’s drive from Las Palmas
Access by car and parking
Access is by car, and there is plenty of parking around the buildings. There’s also a small parking lot on the main road, at the start of the access road to the beach.
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 Playa del Cura
There are more parking spaces at the nearby resort of Playa del Cura. You can then walk to Playa de Tauro along the beach. It’s important to keep an eye on the tides, however, as you have to go around a cliff that the ocean reaches at high tide.
Public transport access
We saw a bus stop above the beach: Tauro.
It is served by several lines from Playa del Cura, Puerto de Morgan or Taurito.
Special features
Dog
We didn’t see any signs about dog access to the beach.
Reduced mobility access
There are no facilities for disabled access.
With children
While the slope is gentle and might be suitable for a visit with children, swimming is unsupervised and there are no recreational facilities.
Eating out
We didn’t try it, but there’s a small restaurant on the beach, Restaurant Vistamar, which serves paella and seafood.
Hotels
During our visit, we stayed at theHotel Marina Suites Gran Canaria in Puerto Rico, a charming hotel with swimming pool on the seafront. See prices, photos and availability
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
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