Where to swim in Lanzarote?

Papagayo is undoubtedly the most beautiful beach on Lanzarote, and is certainly the best known and one of the most famous in the Canary Islands. You have to take a long sandy track (passable in a city car) to reach this golden sandy beach located in the heart of a protected natural park in the south-east of the island.

In fact, there are four beaches (Playa Mujeres, Papagayo, Del Pozo and Puerto Muelas) offering an absolutely incredible panorama of the islands of Los Lobos and Fuerteventura. There's no wind or surf here, just protected coves that look more like the Balearics than the Canaries.In summer, you have to pay three euros to access this little paradise, which is not currently spoilt by any hotels...

⭐ Where to sleep near Papagayo beach?

With six kilometres of beaches stretching across the south-east of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is the island's most important seaside resort. Playa Grande stretches for more than a kilometre: with its golden sand and calm sea, it is a magnet for summer visitors and has all the attributes needed to be awarded the Blue Flag every year by the European Union.

Los Pocillos beach is roughly the same size, but is slightly more exposed to the wind. Thanks to its exposure, Matagorda beach is the most popular with windsurfers. Lovers of the sea can indulge in Puerto Del Carmen with all kinds ofwater sports: windsurfing, boat trips, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving...

⭐ Where to stay in Puerto del Carmen?

Located at the northern tip of Lanzarote, Famara beach nestles at the foot of the imposing Risco cliff, close to the village of Caleta Famara. The journey to get there is already impressive: you feel like you're lost on the moon as you pass through several white villages that seem to have been asleep for centuries.

Once there, you'll discover one of the wildest settings: the volcanic sand stretches for miles and the view of the island of La Graciosa is breathtaking. The beach is famous for its waves, ideal for surfing. It's also a great spot to admire the sunset, when the rocks on the cliffs turn red, almost seeming to catch fire.

⭐ Where to stay near Famara beach?

Orzola is a small fishing village on the northern tip of the island. Just before entering the village, you can admire the white sandy coves, some of the most extraordinary beaches on Lanzarote. Even though they are not very large, these 'caletones', as they are called by the islanders, offer marvellous contrasts between the shades of the sand, the black of the volcanic rocks that surround them and the crystal blue of the water.

When you first discover this place, you are reminded of a heavenly spot reminiscent of the most beautiful Caribbean beaches, perfect for relaxing with the family. As this is a marine area, diving enthusiasts will also be able to revel in the splendid underwater flora.

⭐ Where to stay in Orzola?

If you're looking for well-appointed, family-friendly beaches where you can relax on a sun lounger and sip a cool drink, you'll want to choose one of Lanzarote's major resorts. Puerto del Carmen is the most important, but Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise are also very popular with holidaymakers.

Playa Blanca is located in the extreme south-west of the island, opposite Fuerteventura. Its beautiful sandy beaches, small harbour and village atmosphere are sure to charm. Costa Teguise, to the east of Lanzarote, offers long stretches of immaculate sand lined with palm trees, a real holiday atmosphere!

⭐ Where to stay in Costa Teguise?