The best coves on the Canary Islands
There are many places in the Canary Islands where you can swim in crystal clear waters, lie on the sand, or enjoy the sunset. But if you want to escape from the crowded more well known beaches and enjoy a quiet day with your partner, family or friends, we recommend you to visit one of the many hidden coves on the islands.
Below you have some of the best coves on the Canary Islands where you will be able to switch off and do whatever you wish to do.
The best coves in Lanzarote
El Pozo – Yaiza –: Located on the South East, it is an isolated beach with black sand and calm sea. In this place, on sunny days, you can see sand dunes of Corralejo on Fuerteventura and a small island called Lobos in the distance. It might be difficult to access the cove for some people because it is only accessible by paths from Playa Arena. It is a long walk which takes half an hour to complete, that is the reason why it is rarely visited. Since you might have to step into a bit of water during the walk, we recommend you wear water shoes.
Caletón Blanco – Órzola-Haria –: This white sand beach, close to Órzola village, is a must visit after going to Jameos del Agua. It is a quiet cove of volcanic origin which presents shallow rock pools with a beautiful blue colour. It is a fantastic place to enjoy nature since many migratory birds go there, as they can recover their strength for their crossing and feed themselves in ponds.
Bañadero de Guatiza: the rocks in this cove create a shape similar to a dam, which protects the cove from wind flows and waves. You can get to this peaceful place by car and it is not too far from Arrecife and other popular areas.
Calas de la Peñita – Puerto del Carmen –: if you do not want to get too far away from Puerto del Carmen, but you wish to stay away from the crowded areas, Calas de la Peñita might be a wonderful cove for you. It is a peaceful place which offers golden sand, good weather, and spectacular views of Los Ajaches, with Fuerteventura and Lobos Island as a background. The main advantage of this area is that it is really close to many restaurants and bars, so you can enjoy a delicious meal and then continue enjoying the coves.
Cueva de Doña Juana – Puerto del Carmen –: it is a small cove – 60 metres -, known as well for being a cove close to a hotel named Los Fariones. It is a quiet cove, made of volcanic sand, sheltered from the wind, and very child friendly. However, its access might be a bit difficult. You can get to the cove starting at Playa Chica, throughout a rock path and go down the old steps, but it is worth the effort.
The best coves in La Graciosa
La Cocina: it is an isolated and small cove approx. 50 metres long. To reach this cove you must start from Caleta de Sebo; you need to go biking – about 25 minutes – or by walk – an hour –. It is located at the bottom of Montaña Amarilla – Yellow Mountain – and the landscape with yellow and copper colors of the mountain differs with the turquoise and green water which makes this cove a wonderful place. The sea is quiet because it is sheltered by the mountain, and the beach weather is pleasantly warm. So we recommend you to drink water to keep hydrated while you are visiting this area.
This cove is facing the North West coast of the neighbour island Lanzarote. You will be able to see it on the horizon!
Barranco de los Conejos: it is a 55 metres long and 10 metres wide beach. It is made up of white sand and gravel, as also you can enjoy a windy but quiet sea, and it is very easy to get in by walk.
The best coves in Fuerteventura
Playa del Roque – Tuineje –: it is located in the mouth of the ravine called this same way, at the bottom of Faro de la Entallada. It is cove with dark sand, composed with pebbles and crystal clear waters. Thanks to the movement of the waves, you can easily see plenty of sea fauna in the area. So it is a perfect cove for snorkelling or diving.
El Cotillo: in the North, you can find many beautiful coves, surrounded by natural volcanic rock reefs like Los Lagos, La Concha or Los Charcos. All of them have fine white sand, clear and calm waters, perfect for a beach day with children. Many of these coves have restaurants close to them where you can eat a delicious lunch.
The best coves in Tenerife
Playa de Diego Hernández – Adeje –: it is a small beach in the South. This non well known cove has a very easy access, close to Puerto de Adeje. It has white sand, blue and green water. It is a very private beach where you can relax.
Playa La Pelada – Granadilla de Abona –: It is an isolated beach, about 80 meters long. With its black volcanic sand, this cove conserves its natural state. You can get close to this beach by car and finish the way to it by walking.
The best coves in Gran Canaria
Aguadulce – Telde –: it is located on the South East area of the island, close to an archaeological site in a natural spot. You can get there by car. This cove with fine golden sand is protected from strong water currents, so its waves are moderate. The crystalline sea allows the visitors to practice diving in a lovely environment.
El Juncal – Agaete –: If you enjoy remote beaches in natural areas away from the urban environment, this cove might be perfect for you. The visit is really worth every moment, due to its beautiful landscape.
