Best Beaches in Lanzarote
Lanzarote in the Canaries is a real beach lover’s paradise. Boasting over 90 picturesque playas – some of which are regarded as amongst the best in the whole of Spain.
The Canary Islands are located off the coast of West Africa and enjoy great weather too. Which makes it possible to enjoy these stunning stretches of sand all year round.
Like the rest of the islands Lanzarote is located four hours flying time from the UK – but is far less touched by tourism than say Tenerife or Gran Canaria. Thanks to strict laws which govern construction and development.
As a result the island is still home to a number of beautiful, all-natural beaches which have not yet been used as a backdrop for hotels and apartment complexes. Some of these are regarded as amongst the most picturesque in Spain.
There is much debate on the island as to which is the best beach – with two main contenders slugging it out for this title, Famara in the north and Papagayo in the south. Anyone spending their holidays in Lanzarote can form their own opinion by getting out and exploring for themselves. With car hire in Lanzarote starting from as little as €15 per day.
Famara
Famara is located on the wilder North West coast of Lanzarote and is a real suffers paradise. As the wind and wave conditions combine here to great effect. Attracting surf and kite surfing enthusiasts from across Europe.
The beach itself extends for around 8km and is flanked by the majestic Famara massif range of cliffs. Which tower over one end of the beach. At the other end lies the adjacent village of Caleta de Famara. It’s sandy streets home to a selection of surf shops, restaurants and holiday apartments.
The only slight negative is the fact that this beach can only be used for swimming and sunbathing from around March through until October. As thereafter it becomes too windy and cool.
Papagayo
The same cannot be said for Papagayo though – as these five separate but inter linked beaches are all located right at the southern end of the island. Which means that they can be enjoyed all year round.
Papagayo is perfect for beach lovers as it’s possible to explore all of the different stretches of sand here easily. And can be reached on foot from the centre of Playa Blanca – the nearest resort – in around twenty minutes.
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