Lanzarote Beaches Guide
Lanzarote Beaches - Overview:
After Fuerteventura, Lanzarote is the best Canary island for beaches. The main resort on the island is Puerto del Carmen, south of the capital Arrecife, which has a large sandy beach. In the south, Playa Blanca has small golden sandy beaches but nearby, and accessible only via unmade tracks, are the beautiful yellow sandy sheltered coves of Papagayo. These remote beaches are popular with naturists. At El Golfo, in the southeast, there are striking, black sand beaches and in the north there are good beaches at Famara and Arrieta in the east. The beaches at Costa Teguise are man-made.
Lanzarote Beaches - Puerto del Carmen:
Playa Grande - the main beach at Puerto Del Carmen - is a long stretch of sand facing the busy resort. There are numerous beaches in the area running from Arrecife airport, Guacimeta, right through to the old town of Puerto Del Carmen. Adjacent to the old town is the beautiful picturesque beach of Playa Chica. This beach is has a variety of sporting activities available, from diving and snorkelling to jet skis and parasailing.
Lanzarote Beaches - Playa Blanca:
The fabulous protected coastline is dotted with beaches and bays. One gigantic 9km bay shelters three other bays. These, in turn, contain smaller bays and coves. Together, they stretch from the lighthouse at Pechiguera Point in the west to Papagayo Point in the east. Playa Blanca occupies approximately three quarters of this coastline, the remainder being the beaches and rugged coastline of Papagayo.
Lanzarote Beaches - Papagayo:
Located in the south of Lanzarote, near to Playa Blanca, Playa Papagayo is the most beautiful beach on Lanzarote. This fantastic white stretch of sand is a must for beach lovers and although naturism is common it is by no means obligatory.
Lanzarote Beaches - Famara and La Santa:
Surfers and body boarders will love the beaches of Famara and La Santa in the West pof Lanzarote. Famara is world famous for its surf but is not recommended for novices or the faint hearted!
La Santa Sports Complex is world renowned as the training ground for international sports stars. It is surrounded by a golden beach and windsurfing lake.
Lanzarote Beaches - Costa Teguise:
Located at the north of Lanzarote, close to Orsola, there are a number of white sandy beaches, with the sand blown over from the Sahara desert. The beaches are isolated but accessible by foot. Costa Teguise lies in the north east of the resort and the main beach here is known as 'Las Cucharas'. It is a firm favourite for the windsurfing community and it has produced nureous international surfing champions.
Lanzarote Beaches - Arrecife:
Lanzarote's capital has a wonderful golden beach, 'El Reducto'. This beach faces a number of Canarian bars where you can enjoy a traditional coffee, Cortado, or a relaxing cocktail after a day's sunbathing on the golden sands.
