San Augustín

The first of the beaches on the south-east coast is Playa de San Agustín, less known than Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, therefore much quieter and more relaxing. A favourite with those tourists, who want to get away from the noise and intimacy of the beaches of Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés, it is also popular with locals at weekends.

Just about 670 m (approx. 0.4 miles) long, this beach, where the sand’s a little darker than on neighbouring beaches, has a gentle slope and is well protected against the waves, offering excellent conditions for snorkelling and diving. There are also some excellent seafood restaurants to be found on the accompanying promenade.