What are beaches like in Lanzarote?

Unlike most of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is home to just a few black sand beaches, one of the most serene being Quemada Beach. It is mostly covered with rocks and pebbles, but you can find a place to lay down your towel under the hills that line the shore.



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Unlike most of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is home to just a few black sand beaches, one of the most serene being Quemada Beach. It is mostly covered with rocks and pebbles, but you can find a place to lay down your towel under the hills that line the shore.

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During your holiday in Lanzarote, you can exercise by swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, a large natural pool available all year round. This also provides the opportunity to observe the island's marine fauna, making for a spectacular swimming experience surrounded by aquatic life.

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Sheltered in a bay on the southern tip of Lanzarote, the golden sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters of Papagayo Beach make it paradise on earth.

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Puerto Calero - This marina town is known for its luxury yachts, designer stores, and upscale restaurants. This area would have the greatest concentration of super high-end homes and has a very private community feel to it.

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Average monthly temperatures For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Lanzarote is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors.

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Playa la Francesa is essentially two stretches of demerara-sugar-soft sand, backed by volcanic rock and dunes. It's a south-facing beach – this means calm, swimmable waters – as well as an anchoring point for boats conducting day trips.

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The tap water in Lanzarote is safe to drink from the mains, but it doesn't taste very good, because it's desalinated sea water. So most people who live here buy large containers of water from the supermarkets with their weekly shopping.

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Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland Spain On average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.

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Although there is more cloud in winter than in summer, southern and western resorts often enjoy warm, cloudless days at any time of year.

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Lanzarote is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The island offers a wide variety of activities such as hiking, cycling, and even paragliding. Visitors can also take part in water sports like windsurfing, kitesurfing, and scuba diving.

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Lanzarote is, basically, hot all year round, with temperatures starting off the year around 20°C in Jan or Feb, rising beautifully to the high 20s in spring, and around 30°C in Jun-July. Although you get a soothing coastal breeze, it remains in the high 20s throughout the autumn, with the sea staying warm then too.

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The average temperature during the day is 20 - 21°C, while at night you can expect temperatures of around 14°C. Although you might need a light jacket or cardigan at night.

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Lanzarote is blessed with all-year-round-sunshine making the winter months popular with European winter sun-seekers, you can expect the sun to shine on most days, with daily temperatures averaging 20°C (68°F) in January and 30°C (86ºF) in August.

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Wear a sun hat to protect the top of your head, the back of your neck and your face from the sun. Limit the number of hours you spend in full sun, particularly between 11am and 3pm.

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Although there is more cloud in winter than in summer, southern and western resorts often enjoy warm, cloudless days at any time of year.

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But in the case of the Canary Islands, the challenge goes further. In addition to the pollutants emitted by our cars, ships and electric power stations, the islands are exposed to uncontrollable desert dust from the Sahara. Air pollution is responsible for some seven million deaths a year worldwide.

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Lanzarote is a relatively pest free environment, although during the hotter months you can expect there to be flies and mosquitoes. The best way to deal with the latter is to invest in a plug-in mosquito repellent, which should rid you of any night-time visitors.

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LANZAROTE'S SEWER SYSTEM IS FRAGILE AND REQUIRES ALL RESIDENTS TO TAKE CARE WHEN USING THE TOILETS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT FLUSH TOILET PAPER, SANITARY PRODUCTS OR WIPES DOWN THE TOILET. PLEASE USE THE BINS PROVIDED IN EACH BATHROOM THEN DISPOSE OF THEM AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.

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Lanzarote is one of the most popular destinations for a holiday and it is easy to see why. Although Lanzarote is known as the most volcanic island it is, in fact, the least mountainous. This means that exploring the island is a lot easier than you would think. It is well-known for its black sandy beaches.

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