What Colour is the sand in Costa Teguise?

All three of the major resorts of Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise are fronted by golden sand, family-friendly beaches with all the facilities you could dream of.



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Playa de las Cucharas is Costa Teguise's biggest beach, a sweeping crescent of golden sand in a large natural bay. On any day it'll usually be filled with tourists on sunbeds, and the water is warm, sheltered, and safe.

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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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The sand on the beaches is formed by the erosion of the nearby cliffs, which in Tenerife takes on special importance due to its volcanic origin and the characteristic black colour of the solidified lava. Lanzarote and Iceland are some of the few places in the world where we can find this unique colour.

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Puerto del Carmen has the busiest vibe and that incredible long Strip. Costa Teguise has a more laid back, surfy feel, and feels more Spanish, as well as being more compact. Playa Blanca is quieter than either and feels a little more upmarket, but it's very spread out.

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Heading north of the island, in Teguise, we find Charco del Palo. Although it is not a beach, it is a set of natural pools and nudist coves, where people enjoy the sun, the sea and very little clothing.

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Gran Canaria is most noted for its rugged coastlines, white sandy beaches, calm waters and African-influenced climate.

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Formed when sea water flooded an old volcanic crater, the water is green as a result of algae (Ruppia-Maritima) in the water. There's a vibrant green mineral called olivine founded around the lagoon making popular with geologists and jewellery makers.

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The Canaries' Best Beaches
  • Lanzarote. Lovers of all things sun, sand and sea will find beach paradise in Lanzarote! ...
  • Tenerife. Wide golden arcs add a heavenly holiday spark when it comes to Tenerife's beaches. ...
  • Gran Canaria. ...
  • Fuerteventura.


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Bathed in the Canary Islands' intense sunlight, the palette is simple but striking: white sand, black lava and shimmering cyan water. Situated in the far northeast of the island near the fishing village of Órzola, Caletón Blanco is one of Lanzarote's most photogenic beaches.

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The sand is compositionally immature meaning that it is very vulnerable to weathering and breaks down easily. Something to think about- make sure you wear shoes on the black sand beaches because they are considerably hotter than white sand beaches.

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Lanzarote is known for its volcanic landscape, stunning beaches, and unique architecture that reflects the artistic vision of César Manrique, a renowned Spanish artist, architect and famous son of Lanzarote.

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