Playa de La Laja, Urban beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
The 1.2-kilometer stretch of black sand beach features breakwaters at its central and southern parts, with mountains creating a backdrop against the shoreline.
The beach area underwent a complete renovation in 2011, marked by the installation of a 10-meter-high sculpture depicting the Roman god Triton.
Local residents from nearby San Cristóbal and San José neighborhoods maintain a tradition of spending afternoons at this beach, passing the custom through generations.
The beach offers parking spaces at both ends and receives supervision from three lifeguards during summer months when visitor numbers increase.
Natural seawater pools carved into solid rock, ranging from 0.7 to 1.4 meters deep, sit directly north of the beach area.
Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
GPS coordinates: 28.05786,-15.41868
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:31
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