Playa de las Burras, Beach in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Spain.
Playa de las Burras is a black volcanic sand beach in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, on the south coast of Gran Canaria, about 300 metres long and some 110 metres wide. A breakwater shelters the swimming area, and a walkway links it with the neighbouring coastal stretches of Playa del Inglés and San Agustín.
The beach lies in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, on the south-west coast of Gran Canaria, about 1,800 km from Madrid. Its climate is dry and mild: July averages 28 °C and January 17 °C, with only around 188 mm of rain a year. The breakwater that shelters the cove was added in the late 20th century.
The beach lies beside the small harbour of Las Burras, where local fishing boats are still moored and nets and gear are kept. Bathers and fishermen share the same cove, and the coming and going of the boats marks the rhythm of the day.
The beach has showers, sunbeds, umbrellas, and trash bins, including dedicated spaces for visitors with limited mobility. The breakwater infrastructure creates calmer waters, making swimming more comfortable for most people.
The beach receives steady winds year-round that create moderate waves and keep the water moving. These natural conditions attract not just swimmers but also enable light water activities for those seeking something beyond basic swimming.
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