Güigüi beach
Güigüi beach is perhaps the image that will come to mind when you are asked to picture a paradise. This wonderful virgin beach, located in the municipality of Aldea de San Nicolás in west of Gran Canaria, is one of the most beautiful places in Canary Islands and you shouldn't miss it when you visit Gran Canaria. Many people also call it the "most exotic and tropical beach of the Atlantic Ocean".
Everything you need to know about Güigüi
How can I get to Güigüi?
The first and most important thing you should know about Güigüi it's not a beach with easy access. It's only possible to get to the beach through two ways: on foot or by boat.
- If you decide to go on foot like most visitors, you must be prepared for this difficult path: carry enough provisions for the journey and walk certain that it takes about 2 and a half hours to get to the beach.
- If you decide to go by boat, the less usual but more effective way: we recommend that you take one of the boat excursions to Güigüi, otherwise, perhaps you could go to the pier and have some of the fishermen in the area get you close by negotiating a price with them. It is true that this last option makes you lose the thrill of getting there, so if you can go on foot, don't doubt to give it a try.
What am I going to find when I get to Güigüi?
Once you arrive to Güigüi what you'll find an incomparable place not even close to any other beach you've seen before. Two beaches stand out in this beautiful paradise: Playa Grande and Playa Chica (oddly enough, reality does not correspond with their respective names, since the biggest one is Playa Chica and vice versa). Playa Grande is the first beach you come across when you arrive, usually more busy than Playa Chica. It is important to know that there must be low tide so that you can safely walk along the path on the beach until you reach Playa Chica.
It is highly recommended that you don't miss the incredible sunset in Güigüi, for many of those who have enjoyed it call it one of the most beautiful sunsets they have ever seen. And to top it all off, it's a true priviledge to see so clearly the highest peak in Spain located in Tenerife, El Teide. The picture speaks for itself.
What do you have to keep in mind to enjoy Güigüi?
Last but not least, here are some recommendations and things to take into account in your visit to Güigüi beach:
- Temperatures are in the high range, so: Don't forget to bring a hat and sunscreen, lots of water, and avoid the hottest hours of the day.
- Remember that to go from Playa Grande to Playa Chica the sea must be low and calm, so take into account the condition of the tides during the hours you are there.
- There is no phone signal in Guigui beach. Only in one store before reaching the beach, but the signal is very limited. Remember that Güigüi is synonymous with total disconnection.
- Don't forget that this is a unique and exclusive place in Canary Islands, so please make sure you take your garbage with you and leave the beaches as clean as possible.
- It is quite likely that you will find people practicing nudism. You may not care, but it is important to know before you go.
Although it's contradictory, it should be noted that camping is forbidden in all of Güigüi. We say it's contradictory because many people do it regularly. If you are one of them, do it respecting the environment, it is the best way to enjoy the paradise.
