{"id":22274,"date":"2026-06-29T14:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/playa-de-la-laja-gran-canaria\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:53:54","slug":"playa-de-la-laja-gran-canaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/playa-de-la-laja-gran-canaria\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Playa de la Laja and Its Natural Pools\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to enjoy a getaway to somewhere different? <strong>Playa de la Laja in Gran Canaria<\/strong> has a strong volcanic character, and here you can enjoy its wide stretch of <strong>dark sand<\/strong>, crystal-clear waters and beautiful <strong>natural pools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Playa de la Laja<\/strong> is not very popular among tourists who visit the Canary Island, as they usually choose better-known places such as <strong>Las Canteras Beach<\/strong>. However, La Laja in Gran Canaria has a <strong>unique charm<\/strong> that is well worth exploring, especially if you enjoy <strong>surfing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get to Playa de la Laja<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Playa de la Laja<\/strong> is located at the southern entrance to <strong>Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/strong>, just <strong>3 km from the centre of the island\u2019s capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get there by car, you need to take the <strong>GC-1 motorway<\/strong>. Depending on the direction you are travelling in, you may or may not need to take a turn-off. If you are travelling north to south, you should follow the turn-off on the right towards <strong>Tres Palmas, Pedro Hidalgo<\/strong> and continue along the parallel route until you reach the <strong>La Laja car park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if your route is south to north on the same GC-1 motorway, you will not need to take any turn-off, as you will arrive directly at the car park of the <strong>semi-urban beach of La Laja in Gran Canaria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Natural Pools in La Laja, Gran Canaria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the main attractions of Playa de la Laja is its <strong>three natural pools<\/strong>, located on a rocky stretch of coastline next to the <strong>1,200-metre-long<\/strong> sandy area. The natural pools of La Laja in Gran Canaria are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>North Pool:<\/strong> it is only <strong>0.70 m<\/strong> deep, making it the shallowest, with a surface area of just <strong>366.370 m\u00b2<\/strong>. Ideal for families with children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Pool:<\/strong> it has an intermediate surface area of <strong>388.43 m\u00b2<\/strong> and is only <strong>1.40 metres deep<\/strong>, perfect for a refreshing dip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Central Pool:<\/strong> this is the largest of the three, with <strong>608.23 m\u00b2<\/strong> and a depth of <strong>1.40 metres<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In these three natural pools at Playa de la Laja, <strong>children under 8 years old<\/strong> are not allowed access without being accompanied by an adult. Its fine brown sand and waters with strong waves are part of its <strong>natural appeal<\/strong>, which you should not miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Playa-de-la-Laja-Las-Palmas-1.webp\" alt=\"Playa de la Laja Las Palmas\" class=\"wp-image-22283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Playa-de-la-Laja-Las-Palmas-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Playa-de-la-Laja-Las-Palmas-1-768x284.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The natural pools at Playa de la Laja are one of the main attractions of this area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Other Services Are Available at La Laja in Gran Canaria?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the natural pools, La Laja offers other services that make this place a true <strong>urban beach<\/strong> worth visiting during a trip. The most basic services include <strong>public toilets, parking, pedestrian access, a watchtower, basic first aid<\/strong> and conservation work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, some of these services are not maintained throughout the year, such as the <strong>Red Cross safety and lifeguard service<\/strong>, which is only available on the beach during the summer, from <strong>July to September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, since 2012, La Laja in Gran Canaria has had <strong>6 different moorings<\/strong> located in the northern part of the beach, with <strong>6 buoys of approximately 50 cm in diameter<\/strong>, and recreational boats of up to <strong>12 metres in length<\/strong> are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Sports Can You Do at Playa de la Laja?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strong waves at Playa de la Laja make it ideal for <strong>surfing<\/strong>. Several professional surfers gather in its waters throughout the year to enjoy this wonderful sport. Along with fishing, these are the main sports you can practise in the waters of this surprising <strong>natural bay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for a beach with <strong>perfect waves and fewer tourists<\/strong>, La Laja in Gran Canaria is a perfect alternative for surfing and disconnecting. Its waves can be quite high, so we recommend <strong>caution if you are a beginner<\/strong> or do not have much experience in this sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Playa-de-la-Laja-Gran-Canaria-1.webp\" alt=\"Playa de la Laja Gran Canaria\" class=\"wp-image-22284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Playa-de-la-Laja-Gran-Canaria-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Playa-de-la-Laja-Gran-Canaria-1-768x284.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa de la Laja is a volcanic beach located near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regeneration of Playa de la Laja<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Playa de la Laja has strong waves throughout the year, which, combined with the fact that it has fewer services than other urban beaches in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, such as <strong>Las Canteras<\/strong> or <strong>Las Alcaravaneras<\/strong>, made it, until a few years ago, a less attractive place for the island\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, in recent years, the <strong>Ministry of the Environment<\/strong> and other public institutions have carried out important regeneration work on Playa de la Laja in order to improve the coastline of this area, beautify it and make it much more attractive. For this reason, experts carry out a <strong>weekly sanitary analysis of the water and sand<\/strong>, seeking to maintain optimal conditions at La Laja at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning to visit <strong>Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/strong> and discover lesser-known places such as Playa de la Laja, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/en\/hoteles\/espana\/gran-canaria\">staying in the <strong>south of the island<\/strong><\/a> will allow you to combine visits to the capital with tourist beaches, excursions and activities during your holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Lopesan hotels in Gran Canaria<\/strong>, located in <strong>Meloneras, Maspalomas, San Agust\u00edn and Playa del Ingl\u00e9s<\/strong>, are an excellent option for enjoying the island and exploring some of the <strong>most interesting places in Gran Canaria<\/strong> during your stay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you like to enjoy a getaway to somewhere different? 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