Lanzarote has some of the finest beaches in the Canary Islands, and this guide covers 10 of them — from popular resort sands with sunbeds, lifeguards and everything on tap to remote, wind-blown coves that reward the effort of getting there. Tap any beach below for the full guide: what to expect, how to get there, parking and swimming, and the best time to go. For the wider picture, see our guide to Lanzarote and the Canary Islands beaches overview.
Beaches
Beaches in Lanzarote
The best beaches in Lanzarote
Papagayo Beaches
A string of sheltered golden coves in a protected reserve — Lanzarote's most beautiful swimming beaches.
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Playa de Famara
A vast, wild sweep of sand under towering cliffs — a surfers' beach with big Atlantic power (and strong currents).
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Playa Blanca Beaches
Calm, family-friendly town coves with a long promenade — and the jumping-off point for Papagayo and the Fuerteventura ferry.
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Playa de los Pocillos
Puerto del Carmen's long, wide golden beach — calmer and more spacious than the old-town end of the resort.
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Playa Chica
A tiny sheltered cove in Puerto del Carmen — the island's favourite shore-diving and snorkelling spot.
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Caletón Blanco
White sand and turquoise pools framed by black lava on the wild north coast — a photogenic, shallow family favourite.
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Playa de las Mujeres
One of the loveliest of the wild Papagayo coves — golden sand and turquoise water in a protected reserve (bring your own supplies).
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Playa de la Garita
A calm, golden village beach at Arrieta on the quiet north-east coast — a local, unhurried spot away from the resorts.
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El Golfo Beach
A jet-black beach speckled with green olivine, right beside the famous green lagoon — dramatic scenery and superb fresh fish.
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Playa Quemada
A peaceful dark beach in a tiny fishing hamlet off the tourist trail — for quiet, coastal walks and fresh fish.
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