Playa del Cura is a small, easily reached beach of boulders and dark sand, 193 m long, with toilets, showers, sunbed hire, restaurants and a diving zone. Mogán council rates the swell as moderate and lists no lifeguard.
Playa del Cura is a 193-metre beach on the Mogán coast, made of boulders (bolos) and dark sand. It is small, urban and easy to reach, and Mogán council lists toilets, footwashes, restaurants and bars, sunbed and parasol hire, a diving zone, access for people with reduced mobility and a webcam. The swell is classed as moderate, and no lifeguard appears on the council's list. Global's lines 39 and 90 both end at Playa del Cura, so it is also one of the easier beaches west of Arguineguín to reach without a car.
This page is about the beach. For the area around it, and the neighbouring Taurito, see Playa del Cura and Taurito.
Boulders and dark sand: what you lie on
The council gives the composition as boulders and sand, and the sand as dark. Together with the length, that makes it a compact beach where the stones are a real part of the picture. It is not a smooth carpet of pale sand like the one at Amadores. Beach shoes make the walk to the water easier, and a sunbed or a thick mat makes the lying part easier. Dark volcanic sand and stones also hold the heat, so shoes matter at midday in summer.
Because the beach is short and urban, it is rarely a place to walk for long. People come for a swim, a drink and a meal, and then go home.
The sea at Playa del Cura: moderate swell
One detail on the council's page deserves a word. The headline text calls the beach «tranquila» (quiet or calm), but the data table classes the swell as moderate (oleaje moderado). We would go with the table. On a day with little swell it is a pleasant place to swim; on a day with more it is livelier than the calm beaches at Amadores, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán, all of which the council describes as calm water.
Take the flag and the sea itself as the guide on the day, and keep children close. The sheltered options are collected in family-friendly beaches, and the general rules for flags, currents and jellyfish are in beach safety on the south coast.
Playa del Cura lifeguard. The council shows no lifeguard for this beach, even though the beaches at Amadores, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán do show one. Do not assume anyone is watching. Swim where you can stand or reach the shore, and call 112 in an emergency.
Facilities listed by Mogán council
- toilets and footwashes;
- restaurants and bars;
- sunbed and parasol hire, with online booking through the council's system and app;
- a diving zone;
- access for people with reduced mobility;
- a webcam.
The page does not give sunbed prices, opening hours for the hire stand or the restaurants, or a season for any lifeguard. Ask on the beach. For what step-free access means in practice, with ramps, mats and toilets, see accessible Arguineguín.
The webcam is a practical extra: you can look at the sea state before you set off.
Snorkelling and diving
Playa del Cura is one of four beaches on Mogán's list with a diving zone (the others are Anfi, Tauro and Taurito), and one dive operator on the island lists it among its shore-dive sites. The council does not say what lives in the water, so what you will see is not documented. If you want to snorkel, choose a calm morning, stay near the shore and go with someone. The wider picture is in the snorkelling guide.
Buses to Playa del Cura
Two Global lines end at Playa del Cura. Line 39 links Playa del Inglés with Playa del Cura through Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico and Amadores; on Global's page it runs hourly on weekdays and shows no weekend service. Line 90 runs roughly hourly between Telde and Playa del Cura through the airport and the Faro de Maspalomas, with the last evening departure from Playa del Cura at 22:00 on Global's page. Times change with the season, so check Global before a tight connection.
The overview is in buses in and from Arguineguín. Boats link Arguineguín, Anfi, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán, though no boat service to this beach is listed; see boats from Arguineguín.
Playa del Cura against its neighbours
| Beach | Length | Sand | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa de Tauro | 440 m | Sand, gravel and boulders | Moderate |
| Playa del Cura | 193 m | Boulders and dark sand | Moderate |
| Taurito | 160 m | Black sand | Moderate, with currents |
| Puerto de Mogán | 209 m | Golden sand | Calm |
Of these, only Playa del Cura combines toilets, sunbed hire and easy access with moderate swell. Playa de Tauro is longer and quieter but has fewer services. Puerto de Mogán beach is the calm, fully equipped choice a little further west. Taurito's council page asks for extreme caution with the swell. For the beaches back towards Arguineguín, see Amadores and Puerto Rico, or the overview best beaches near Arguineguín.
Sun, sea temperature and the Blue Flag question
Playa del Cura has no Blue Flag; no Mogán beach has one for 2026–27, and only the marina at Puerto de Mogán is flagged in the municipality. The sea is coolest in February and March at about 19 °C and warmest in September and October at about 23 °C, according to island-wide averages from a secondary source. The sun is strong here for most of the year, and shade is limited, so see sun, heat and UV. Our sister site has its own page on Playa del Cura.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa del Cura sandy?
Partly. Mogán council describes it as boulders and dark sand, over 193 m. Expect stones as well as sand, and take beach shoes.
Is Playa del Cura safe for swimming?
The council classes the swell as moderate and lists no lifeguard. It can be fine on a calm day, but check the flag and conditions and stay close to shore. Weaker swimmers and young children will find Amadores or Puerto de Mogán easier.
Does Playa del Cura have toilets and sunbeds?
Yes. The council lists toilets, footwashes, restaurants and bars, and sunbed and parasol hire, with online booking. Prices are not published on the page.
How do I get to Playa del Cura by bus?
Global lines 39 and 90 both end at Playa del Cura. Line 39 runs from Playa del Inglés through Arguineguín and Puerto Rico; line 90 comes from Telde and the airport. Check Global's current timetable before you go.
Is Playa del Cura accessible for wheelchairs?
The council lists access for people with reduced mobility. It does not describe the equipment or the route to the water, so ask locally if you need more detail.
Can you snorkel at Playa del Cura?
The council marks a diving zone and a dive operator lists the beach as a shore-dive site. Snorkel only in calm conditions, near the shore and with a companion.