How to Get by Car to the Stunning Veneguera Beach on Canary Islands?
Playa Veneguera is a very comfortable beach for swimming, 370 meters long, located in Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa.
Where is Veneguera Beach?
Located in the southwestern part of the island, the beach is made up of black sand or rocks depending on the tide, in a setting with great landscapes.
Why is Veneguera Beach Famous?
It’s one of the few genuinely untouched beaches remaining in Gran Canaria. The beach can only be reached by a road that is in relatively poor condition, but the discomfort of the bumpy road is well worth the pleasure it offers. After taking this road in rather bad condition, you come to the coast, a stony and sandy beach which has been popular with campers for decades. Veneguera is a long way from help, and there’s no mobile phone reception. This corner of the island is one of the last nearly untouched areas of the island. Really worth a visit for all nature-lovers!
Is the Road to Veneguera Beach Unpaved?
The road to the beach is totally unpaved. It comprises gravel and sand sections. The one-lane gravel road winds its way (you use only second or first gear, mind you) between banana, papaya, and mango plantations.
How Long is the Road to Veneguera Beach?
The road to the beach is 12.8 km (7.95 miles) long, starting from Veneguera. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended, and high clearance required. The road can be impassable anytime due to large rocks. The road gets progressively worse near the end. The scenery on the way is quite nice, but the road is so bumpy it’s hard to appreciate it.
Pic: Adamski Kowalski