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Evening

Sunset at Playa de la Laja

Grab a bite before the light fades, then settle in to watch the sun dip below the horizon.

Best time: 18:27About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:57

    Check the route to the beach and arrive with time to spare.

  2. 18:27

    Playa de la Laja

    Find a spot on the fine grey sand. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the water as the day ends.

  3. 19:12

    After the last light fades, head out for dinner and a drink to cap off the evening.

Local tip

Arrive early enough to claim a good spot on the sand. The beach is popular with surfers, so keep an eye on the waves if you are near the water.

Check before you go

  • Sunset times vary by season. On 15 January the sun sets at 18:27.
  • On 15 April it sets at 20:26.
  • On 15 July it sets at 21:00.
  • On 15 October it sets at 19:32.

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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