Beaches Guide
Soak up the sun at the beach
Playa Blanca’s own beaches are calm, shallow and a short walk from most of our villas — but the golden coves of Papagayo, ten minutes east along a dirt track, are the ones people remember.
Our recommended beaches
Great locations
Playa Dorada
Sheltered, shallow and lifeguarded, with sunbeds and two cafes on the promenade. The safest swim in town.
Lifeguard
Sunbeds
Cafes
Playa Flamingo
A man-made bay protected by two breakwaters, so the water barely moves. Best for toddlers.
Calm water
Family
Parking
Papagayo
Discover Lanzarote’s famous golden-sand coves, crystal-clear waters and spectacular coastal scenery.
Snorkelling
Car needed
No shade
Town Beach
Located right in the centre of town, a smaller but easy to reach town centre beach.
Lifeguard
Sunbeds
Cafes
Our tip: the Papagayo track is unsurfaced but fine in a normal hire car. Ttake everything you need — there are no shops down the there!