Gran Tarajal beach a volcanic beach in Fuerteventura

If you are looking for a beach, not very touristy to be in close contact with the residents of the island of Fuerteventura, Gran Tarajal beach is the place for you.

Playa Gran Tarajal is a dark beach with various shades that go towards black, of volcanic type, very sheltered from the wind with very pleasant and calm sea water.

On this beach, it is easy to breathe simplicity as it is never targeted by fleets of tourists, looking for the next beach to photograph or invade.

Those who choose Gran Tarajal beach are looking for relaxation, space and calm seas, especially to entertain the little ones with a series of games, which are located at the end of the beach.

For adults, there is the possibility of using the football and beach volleyball nets, to stretch your legs with a bit of sport by the sea.

The beach has an area of ​​about 500 meters and is very clean and tidy, and has free showers and toilets.

The center of Gran Tarajal is very small, and consequently it will not be difficult to find a free parking space for your car or motorbike.

Beach features

Compared to other beaches such as Playa Esmeralda or Playa de Mal Nombre , Playa Gran Tarajal has a coastline well served by bars and restaurants.

Here you can try the typical flavours of Fuerteventura and the international cuisine.

For those who want to stay in contact with the locals and are looking for a strategic point to visit the island of Fuerteventura, Gran Tarajal beach is in a perfect location.

Above all to concentrate on exploring the southern part of the island, towards Sotavento beach and the splendid resort of Morro Jable.

As is the case with all the beaches in the Canary Islands, including Fuerteventura, Playa Gran Tarajal does not have an entrance fee.

The presence of many bars and restaurants that overlook the sea, offering only and exclusively the typical dishes of the island.

The beach, like the whole southern area of ​​Fuerteventura, is one of the beaches without wind, obviously annoying and not allowing for great relaxation.

How to get to Gran Tarajal beach?

Getting to the beach is very easy, as it is located on the seafront of the town of the same name.

You can choose to rent a car, or reach Gran Tarajal beach by taxi or bus.

Of course this is not one of the white beaches in Fuerteventura, as the sand is of volcanic origin.

Here the traveler can explore the unique beauty of the ocean colors that combine with the soft volcanic sand of the coast.

The beach is approximately 47 km from Puerto del Rosario airport, and can be reached by following the FV2 towards Morro Jable.

On the way you can visit the towns of Caleta de Fuste and the village of Las Playitas .