waves spain at "La Laja" Beach

The black sandy beach with strong drifts in the South of the city

waves spain in Las Palmas: This beach with black sand, located at the outskirts in the South of the city is another stomping ground where tanned surfers and body boarders are up to mischief an enjoying best waves spain. La Laja is the second large beach break in Las Palmas. The other on is the surfspot waves spain La Cicer in the north of Las Palmas.

Cuidado! Caution! Strong drifts are still likely although the Government tried to reduce them with a dam. With little success. Therefore, do not paddle too far away from the coast and always make sure to keep an eye on a point of reference on the shore and always make sure to keep in view a point of reference on the shore, otherwise you may find yourself on an involuntary trip to Mauritania or the Western Sahara.

The least drift can be found on the Northern end of the beach
(towards the city centre), near the cliffs, which dike the drift. The Playa de la Laja is located a few kilometres from the city centre, towards the South: it can be reached with the bus line 01. Departure from the bus station San Telmo. Bus intervals: every 20 mins.

pictures waves spain at spot "La Laja"

Pictures: Thomas Borstner

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waves spain Spot Information "La Laja"

There are two official spots on Laja-Beach. But depending on the weather conditions you can find even more peaks here.

Playa de la Laja

Underground: sand
Best time to go there: during high tide
Height:1-2 metres
Ideal wind conditions: from the West
Waves: breaks variedly. Tubes. Ideal for body boarders.
Surfers: many locals
Season: October to March
Water quality: good
Rating: 5 out of 10 points

Pico de la Laja

Underground: lava reef
Best time to go there: during high tide
Height: 1,5 – 2 metres
Ideal wind conditions: wind from the West
Waves: fast left and right waves, however, the left waves are better.
Surfers: many locals from the fishing village. Respect.
Season: October to March
Water quality: good
Rating: 7 out of 10 points

Location waves spain "La Laja" in Google Earth