Gran Canaria Beaches: Let's Do Time Warp At Tasarte

Tasarte beach Tasarte beach

Tasarte beach is old school south Gran Canaria and isn’t going anywhere. It's a long drive but when you arrive, it's like Playa del Inglés never even existed.

Tasarte beach is a 700-metre strip of big but rounded pebbles although you get a strip of volcanic sand at the east end at low tide. The sea here tends to be calm but watch out if there's a south swell.

The Barranco de Tasarte is one of the island's most pristine and the whole area around the beach is undeveloped apart from a few houses, a beachfront restaurant and lots of mango and papaya orchards on the valley floor. Check it out on Google Street View

Tasarte now has a hostel called Bla Bla Bla so you can stay about ten minutes walk from the beach and surrounded by nature. It's between Tasarte village and the sea at El Lomito; Look out for the banana plants overhanging the road. 

Restaurante Oliva by the beach is something of a local legend; Beer is cheap, the paella and ropa vieja de pulpo (chickpea stew with octopus) are excellent and the setting is laid back and low key. On calm days, the owner sometimes runs a boat service to small beaches and bays along the coast that are only accessible from the sea. Arrive early and ask. 

Alex says: If you are upset that Tauro beach is about to be developed, then Tasarte is the place to go for chilled out beach vibes and cold beer by the sea. 

There are no public facilities at Tasarte beach, although you can use the restaurants toilets if you buy a beer.

Get to Tasarte beach by driving along the GC 200 road past Veneguera until you see a turnoff for the GC 205 road to Tasarte village. Head down to the village and follow the road all the way to the sea. The drive is just under 10 kilometres and all but the last bit is on the tarmac.

To get the bus to Tasarte, your only option is the Line 86 bus that goes all the way down the Tasarte road to Playa de Tasarte; One kilometre from the beach. Line 38 takes you to the Cruze de Tasarte but you are still 10 kilometres from the beach. 

Additional Info

  • Lifeguard: No
  • Calm water: Yes
  • You're sitting on: Pebbles
  • Sand colour: Volcanic black
  • Looks best at: Sunset
  • Nudist: Yes
  • Hippy rating: 8
  • Disabled Access: Access is via a long track and there are no disabled facilities or easy water access.

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  • Exchange Money In Gran Canaria Or At Home?
    Exchange Money In Gran Canaria Or At Home?

    Visitors to Gran Canaria often ask whether it is better to exchange their local currency for euros at home or in Gran Canaria. 

    The answer is that it is almost always better to buy your euros at home than it is to bring pounds to Gran Canaria and use local banks or currency exchanges. This rule of thumb applies all over the world. A currency is almost always cheaper the further away you are from the place you can spend it (because demand for it is lower). 

    Exchange rates are almost always better at home than in Gran Canaria

    You are very likely to get a better exchange rate using a British currency exchange specialist or local bank. Many of these companies will deliver your euros to your home.

    One of the best rates in the UK is often from the post office, especially if you do it well in advance.

    The only way you'll get a better rate in Gran Canaria than at home is if the exchange rate changes while you are travelling and this is rare. 

    You also have to bear in mind that currency exchanges in Gran Canaria are getting rarer and some local banks don't exchange money for non-clients. 

    To Transfer large amouynts of money to Gran Canaria, or to make regular transfers, always use a reputable currency broker such as Currencies Direct. This will save you money on exchange rates and bank charges and is highky secure. 

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    Another important factor to consider is the risk of bringing cash to Gran Canaria: If it is lost or stolen, there is no way of getting it back. 

    It is much safer to bring a debit or credit card and use local bank ATMs to take out money. These days, a good option is a pre-charged debit card. 

    Cards may be slightly more expensive that carrying cash, unless you seek out a bank card with low commissions, but it is much more secure. 

    Bank ATMs like Bankia, Santander and BBVA often charge lower rates than the ATMs in shopping centres and busy tourist areas.

    Alex Says: Always select the Euro option at ATMs in Gran Canaria because the exchange rate is much better than if you opt for the Local Currency option. The same applies when you pay by card in shops and restaurants.

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