Roque Prieto Natural Pools

Bathing and relaxation spot in north Gran Canaria

You can truly disconnect from the world at the Roque Prieto natural swimming pools in north Gran Canaria. These two man-made pools close to Santa María de Guía are perfect for bathing in calm water on a coast known for its waves. The pools, never crowded and far from urban noise, have shallow areas and areas up to three metres deep. Their water is constantly refreshed by the sea.

Calm, clear waters in Gran Canaria

There rustic pools don’t offer a full range of amenities but that is a fair trade-off for the tranquility you find in their calm Atlantic Ocean waters. They do have a large sunbathing area, handrails and easy access from the car park just a few minutes walk away. The water is so clear you can see every detail of the rocky bottom, making Roque Prieto a favourite for natural pool fans. Located by large areas of banana plantation, they worth a stop on any itinerary.

Recommended tide

Mid tide

Parking

Solarium

Solo en verano

Oleaje fuerte

Santa María de Guía

Piscinas de Roque Prieto. Piscinas naturales de Gran Canaria

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats.
Do not throw any waste or other objects into the water.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants from the environment.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Do not use soap or gel in the showers.
Try to use ocean-friendly sun creams.
Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.) or activities that might be bothersome, such as ball games.
Pets are prohibited at many natural pools. Make sure you can take them beforehand.