Taurito Beach Gran Canaria: Lago Taurito Water Park and Cave

The Taurito cave: what it is and how to see it

What many people search for as the Taurito cave is at the southern end of the beach, on the left as you face the sea. There the rock of the ridge forms a series of sea caves that are only exposed at low tide. The main one appears on maps and on Wikimedia Commons as Cueva de Lucas, and it is one of the most photographed spots at sunset.

The Canary Islands tourist board calls it the beach’s secret: at low tide you can walk through these caves on the sand itself. At high tide or in rough seas, the water hits the rock face hard and the entrance disappears.

If you would rather see them from the water, there are kayak and snorkelling trips along the caves of this coast, and a dive centre, Canary Diving, runs its trips straight from Taurito beach.

Lago Taurito water park: prices, opening hours and reviews

Behind the beach is Lago Taurito, which the company itself describes as Gran Canaria’s only saltwater water park. On its official website it appears as Los Lagos de Taurito Park, and the LIVVO hotels call it Lago Oasis: it is the same place. It combines pools and a large palm-lined lagoon with slides and a children’s area with a pirate ship.

Can you go if you are not staying there? Yes. Tickets are sold to anyone, at the gate and online. According to the park’s website, online tickets must be bought at least one day in advance. Guests at the three LIVVO hotels in Taurito get entry included (at Costa Taurito, except on the day you check out, according to the hotel).

The rides listed by the park include the Kamikaze, a Roller Coaster, the four-lane Multipistas, the FreeFall and the Spacebowl, the last of these temporarily closed at the time of writing. There is also a Mini Park for little ones and a big pool for swimming. Away from the water, the website lists bowling, trampolines, go-karts, 18-hole mini golf and padel, tennis and squash courts; ask at the ticket office what is included and what costs extra.

These are the prices published on tauritopark.es on 2 November 2026. They change with the season and the page itself mixes tables for different dates (it still shows, for example, a €10 adult rate dated January 2026), so check the price when you buy. The €20 all-inclusive card covers 3 meals, 3 drinks and an ice cream. The opening hours are clear: 10:00 to 18:00, 365 days a year, with the slides open from 10:30 to 17:30.

Rules worth knowing: one sunbed per person is included, parasols are for hire and you cannot bring your own; picnics are allowed but glass is not; animals are not admitted (except guide dogs), and under-13s must be with an adult.

Lago Taurito reviews: is it worth it?

On Google, Lago Taurito has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 from almost 4,000 reviews (figures from August 2026). What comes up most in its favour: it is an easy family day out, there are slides for all ages and the staff are usually friendly. Against it: facilities that need some work (pools and toilets), pricey food for what it is, and some lifeguards, whom several visitors describe as curt or overly strict about the rules.

For us it is worth it mainly if you are staying in or near Taurito, or travelling with young children: it is a half-day outing. If you want a big collection of slides for a full day, the alternative is Aqualand in Maspalomas; we compare the two in our Aqualand Maspalomas guide.

How to get to Taurito

By car and where to park

Taurito is reached from the GC-1 motorway, with a signposted exit for Taurito. One thing to know: the junction only connects with the motorway towards Puerto Rico and Las Palmas, because the ravine is narrow and squeezed between the mouths of two tunnels. If you are coming from Puerto de Mogán or heading there, you have to turn round at the El Lechugal junction by Amadores, which stretches the drive to about 16 km.

The old coast road, the GC-500, is closed between Taurito and Playa de Mogán because of rockfalls. In July 2025 the Canary Islands government approved the project for a 313-metre tunnel to restore that link, and in July 2026 it announced the tender for later that year. As of November 2026 no opening date has been published, so for now it is the motorway.

Parking is the weak spot. Princess Hotels says there is free on-street parking, subject to availability, and a private paid underground car park by the beach. Lago Taurito also offers customer parking at €10 a day. In summer and at weekends, arrive before ten or expect to pay.

By bus

Taurito has its own GLOBAL bus stop, called Taurito, up by the access road. According to GLOBAL’s website, it is served by lines 1 (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto de Mogán), 9 (Cruce de Arinaga to Taurito, along the beaches of southern Mogán), 70 (Palmitos Park to Puerto de Mogán) and some 91 services (Las Palmas to Puerto de Mogán, express, stopping at the airport). Be careful with the 91: its main route passes Taurito without stopping; only the services the timetable marks as “hasta Taurito” (to Taurito), “desde Taurito” (from Taurito) or “por Taurito” (via Taurito) stop there. From the stop you walk down through the resort to the beach, and it is uphill on the way back.

Timetables change with the season, so always check guaguasglobal.com before setting off. If you are coming from the airport or elsewhere in the south, our guide on how to get to Puerto de Mogán covers the buses and the boat along this coast.

By taxi and on foot

Taurito has a taxi rank in the resort. It is the easiest way to get to Puerto de Mogán in the evening or with tired children.

On foot from Playa de Mogán or Puerto de Mogán, there is no promenade linking the two: the coastal section of the GC-500 is closed, and the routes shown on hiking apps cross the ridge on unmarked paths with no shade and a steep climb. For most people, the bus or a taxi makes more sense.

The hotels in Taurito

Taurito is first and foremost a resort: the hotels are terraced up both sides of the valley and almost everything revolves around them. They fall into two groups, and these are the details published by the chains themselves.

The three LIVVO hotels are the obvious choice for families who want the water park without buying tickets every day:

• LIVVO Lago Taurito: three stars, 259 rooms (132 family rooms), 70 metres from the beach, with Lago Taurito entry included.
• LIVVO Valle Taurito: four stars, 190 sea-view rooms and free access to the water park.
• LIVVO Costa Taurito: four stars, 106 rooms, 200 metres from the beach, with park access except on departure day.

The three Princess hotels are on the seafront. For couples, Suite Princess is the adults-only option:

• Princess Taurito: four stars and family-focused, next to the beach.
• TUI BLUE Suite Princess: four stars, all inclusive and adults only (16 and over), on the seafront.
• Princess Mogán & Beach Club: four stars, all inclusive, with access to Taurito beach.

Things to do in Taurito besides the beach

Taurito beach is one of the water sports hubs of southern Mogán. Spain’s tourism office lists water sports hire here, and jet skis, parasailing and banana rides all leave from the sand. If you want to see the valley from the air, this is the experience that departs from Taurito:

Jet skis also go out from here or from Playa de Mogán, and there are combos that fit several activities into one morning. The sea has the final say: with wind or a swell, trips are cancelled or moved.

And if you want a day away from the water, inland Mogán is not far: our guide to Veneguera and Los Azulejos explains how to see the Fuente de Los Azulejos rock face and Veneguera beach, two of our favourite excursions in the municipality.

Where to eat and drink in Taurito

The beach promenade has almost everything, with terraces a few metres from the sand. These places are in our directory and score well on Google:

For a proper sit-down meal, Grill Taurito and Sunset serve full lunches and dinners:

For something casual or a sunset drink, Pa’acá y pa’allá works more as a beach bar and Mymzy Beach as a cocktail bar:

For fish straight off the quay, Puerto de Mogán is about twenty minutes away by car.

Weather in Taurito and the best time to go

Taurito is on one of the sunniest, driest stretches of Gran Canaria, and the valley, tucked between two ridges, is fairly sheltered from the wind. The beach works all year round: what changes is the sea temperature and the crowds. Here is the live forecast for Taurito:

For swimming, the sea is coolest from January to April and warmest from August to October. To compare with the rest of the municipality, our Mogán weather guide explains how the coast differs from the inland villages.

For the beach, arriving before eleven usually works best: the water is calmer and there is plenty of room. The best time for the cave depends on the tide, not the clock. And if you want to check the beach before setting off, our guide to Mogán live webcams includes the Taurito camera.

Who Taurito suits

Taurito, Puerto de Mogán and Amadores

In short: if you want the calmest water, Amadores wins; for a day in a village, the beach at Puerto de Mogán; and for a beach with more character and space, Tauro. Taurito is the one you choose when the plan includes slides, water sports and a cave to see at low tide. You will find the rest compared in our guide to the best beaches in Gran Canaria.

In short

Taurito beach is small, dark-sanded and fully equipped, made for spending the day without the car: beach in the morning, water sports, lunch on the promenade and slides at Lago Taurito in the afternoon. Two things to take away: check the tide before heading to the cave and arrive early if you are driving, because summer parking is tight.

To keep exploring the area, see our guides to Puerto de Mogán, what to see in Mogán and Veneguera and Los Azulejos.