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Sunrise

Las Canteras Sunrise and Breakfast

Catch the sun breaking over the Atlantic from the city’s most famous beach, then warm up with a hearty breakfast nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 07:34

    Playa de Las Canteras

    Walk down to Playa de Las Canteras. The northern section offers clear views and is generally above water, making it a safe spot to watch the sky change color. The anchor, Poema del Mar, sits ENE of this spot, so you are looking WSW toward the horizon where the sun is rising.

  2. 07:54

    Playa de Las Canteras

    Watch the sunrise at 07:54. The golden light begins to spill over the water around 17:53 the previous evening, but the actual sunrise moment is the key event. Stand on the sand and feel the early morning calm.

  3. 08:24

    Bodegón Pachichi

    Head to Bodegón Pachichi for breakfast. This place is just a short walk from the beach and serves typical Canarian tapas. It is a pleasant spot to sit, eat, and recover from the early start.

  4. 08:54

    Bodegón Pachichi

    Finish your meal and enjoy the good vibes. The atmosphere is relaxed and local, perfect for digesting your breakfast while the city wakes up.

Local tip

The walk from the beach to Bodegón Pachichi is very short (6 minutes), so you can keep your pace leisurely after the sunrise.

Check before you go

  • Bodegón Pachichi is near Playa de Las Canteras. Check if it is open for breakfast on your specific day, as hours may vary.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Las Palmas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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