Playa de Meloneras, Golden sand beach in Maspalomas, Spain
Playa de Meloneras stretches for 283 meters along the southern coast of Gran Canaria, featuring a mixture of golden sand and shingle textures.
The development of Meloneras beach during the 1990s marked a significant expansion of Gran Canaria's tourism infrastructure in the Maspalomas region.
Local fishermen continue their traditional early morning activities at Meloneras beach, maintaining connections with the maritime heritage of Gran Canaria.
The beach provides multiple facilities including sun loungers, showers, waste bins, and a Red Cross station, with direct access to restaurants and shops.
The beach maintains a water temperature of 20-22°C throughout the year, creating conditions for swimming and water activities across all seasons.
Location: San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Length: 283 m
Width: 68 m
Address: Playa de Meloneras, 35100, Las Palmas, Spain 35100
Website: http://turismo.maspalomas.com/playa_mujeres.shtml
GPS coordinates: 27.74520,-15.61210
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:20
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected natural zones. Each coastal region has developed its own identity influenced by local geology and climate. The Balearic Islands include bays like Cala Macarella in Menorca or Ses Illetes in Formentera, where white sand contrasts with clear Mediterranean waters. The Canary Islands display volcanic landscapes, with the Maspalomas dunes on Gran Canaria stretching over 6 kilometers, or Lanzarote’s red cliffs framing Playa del Papagayo. Along the Andalusian coast, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park houses Mónsul Beach with its black volcanic formations, while Bolonia near Tarifa features a 4-kilometer-long beach with Roman remains. The northern coast presents a different scene: La Concha urban beach in San Sebastián forms a 1.5-kilometer arc, the limestone cliffs of Asturias protect Playa del Silencio, and the Cíes Islands in Galicia are part of a marine national park.
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