Playa de Argaga is one of the gnarliest roads of Canary Islands

Playa de Argaga is a black volcanic sand and pebble beach located in the western part of the island La Gomera, in Spain. Be aware of falling rocks.

Playa de Argaga

Where is Playa de Argaga?

The beach, also known as Playa de Las Arenas, is located in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Canary Islands, Spain. It has become one of the nudist beaches of the island.

Is the road to Playa de Argaga unpaved?

The road to the black-sand beach is totally unpaved but very narrow. The challenging track runs along the rock face and features an extreme risk of falling rocks.

How long is the road to Playa de Argaga?

Nestled in an unspoiled and isolated area, the road to the secluded beach is 1.5 km (0.93 miles) long starting from Av. El Llano, in the town of Valle Gran Rey (Valley of the Great King).

Can I drive the road to Playa de Argaga?

In November 2020, a massive landslide buried the whole road and now it’s closed to vehicles due to its dangerous conditions. The only access to the beach is by boat.

 

 

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