Playa de Vargas — Gran Canaria

Playa de Vargas

Not recommended today

Sustained gusts for most of the day. Rough sea, with waves up to 1.1 m. Unfavorable beach conditions. Clearly better in the morning.

AURA Score
3.5

Mattina

3.9

Not recommended today

Pomeriggio

2.1

Not recommended today

Hourly cloud cover trend

67%rain08
54%light10
25%12
30%14
30%rain16
30%rain18
30%rain20

Hourly wind trend

🏖️ spiaggia10 km/h24 km/h0811 km/h28 km/h1011 km/h31 km/h1220 km/h40 km/h1430 km/h40 km/h1620 km/h40 km/h1820 km/h40 km/h20

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About the beach

Agüimes · Gran Canaria

Playa de Vargas is a secluded volcanic pebbles beach with a natural, peaceful atmosphere. The sea can become choppy. Check wind and waves before setting off, as conditions can change quickly from one side of an island to another.

Dangerous beachModerate wavesLimited parkingSunrise over the sea

Beach features

  • Sand: rocks — Rocky access to the sea: best for confident swimmers.
  • Exposure: East — spectacular sunrises over the sea
  • Services: ParkingDisponibilità stagionale: verifica prima di partire.

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Playa de Vargas

Parcheggi, stabilimenti e bar nei dintorni

Apri mappa

By camper

Beach access and a reliable nearby base for your camper.

Getting to the beach

Parking is limited: with a camper, check access, manoeuvring space and local restrictions first.

Where to base yourself

No verified stop close enough

We would rather not present an ordinary car park as an overnight stop. Search nearby camper areas and check their rules and opening.

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Opening, rates and local rules can change. Always verify with the operator or source before leaving.

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Verified on 9 Sept 2026 · Sources: Catálogo General de Playas y Zonas de Baño de Canarias, Gobierno de Canarias / GESPLAN

Wind at the beach

Tramontana from the north

Speed

20 km/h

Gusts 40 km/h

NESW
Onshore

Blowing in from the sea: can ripple the water.

Sea details

  • Sea: Rough
  • Waves: 1.0 m
  • Water temperature: 23°C·
  • Wind direction: Tramontana (north)