On the southwest shores of Gran Canaria there is a beach with a manmade ocean water lagoon, whose sandy shores stretch half a mile protected from the strong waves of the Atlantic.
Playa de Amadores is a well loved beach, popular due to its readily available amenities. There is ample free parking, but at high season you may need to spring for the adjacent paid lot. Plenty of lounge chairs for rental.
Shops and restaurants line the crescent cove for those who crave a cold boozy drink or a unicorn floaty. The calm waters are perfect for swimming, and those looking for further activity can rent pedal boats. Clearly this isn’t the beach you will find seclusion, but you can count the fact that there will be no loud music – as that and smoking are banned from the sand. If you are looking for a readymade experience, dine at one of the many restaurants right on the beach.
Dinner on the open patio of Las Caracolas de Amadores had a perfect view for sunset, and by this time the beach had all but cleared out from its sun seekers.
Both tapas and a general menu are offered, service is friendly and efficient. For a starter try the fried little green peppers which are wrinkly, charred, sea salted, and utterly delicious.
Grilled fish with fried garlic was reasonably priced at 12.50 euro (2019), especially when paired with the location.
After a long day of hiking, an all inclusive like atmosphere was just what the doctor prescribed.