Which Canary Island has white sand beaches?

Beautiful Beaches in Lanzarote and La Graciosa It's just a 30-minute boat ride between the best Canary Island beaches in Lanzarote and La Graciosa. Both islands boast the white sandy beaches of your dreams.



People Also Ask

Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with white sand is Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This urban beach offers tourists a perfect alternative to enjoy the best of the coast without the need to move completely away from the city.

MORE DETAILS

Dive into Lanzarote's crystal clear waters, dig your toes into Tenerife's wide golden sand arcs, stare in disbelief at Gran Canaria's gargantuan sand dunes and fall in love with Fuerteventura's flawless sheltered coves…

MORE DETAILS

In and around the centre of Corralejo there are several golden and white sandy beaches where the water is usually calm and therefore good for bathing.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.

MORE DETAILS

Gran Canaria beats Tenerife when it comes to beaches. One of the most iconic beaches on the island is the previously mentioned Maspalomas ,which is reminiscent of the desert and includes a nudist zone.

MORE DETAILS

The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy.

MORE DETAILS

If you want to enjoy a great variety of landscapes and architecture, Tenerife is possibly one of the best Canary Islands for you. It is also ideal if it's your first time traveling to the Canary Islands and you don't have time to visit the other islands or if you are looking for an all-inclusive Canary Islands holiday.

MORE DETAILS

10 Best Towns and Resorts in the Canary Islands
  • Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.
  • Betancuria, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos, La Palma.
  • Teror, Gran Canaria.
  • Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
  • Playa de la Arena, Tenerife.
  • Arrieta, Lanzarote.
  • Puerto del Rosario, Fuertaventura.


MORE DETAILS

You're rewarded with a refreshing swim in cool crystal clear waters and some of the best sunsets in Gran Canaria, The beaches are at their sandiest during the summer months as in winter they can disappear completely.

MORE DETAILS

Crystal clear waters, virgin, paradisiacal beaches, dune fields, landscapes of soft mountains that run between white, black and golden sand... This is how a walk along the coast of Fuerteventura looks.

MORE DETAILS

Tenerife is not a particularly windy island, although there may be times when the wind is stronger. So, if you want to hit the waves with your surfboard, you can find numerous beaches on the north coast and a few on the south that are perfect for water sports.

MORE DETAILS

Tenerife is further out in the Atlantic closer to the continental shelf so is slightly cooler in the winter months . Puerto Rico in South gran canaria has one of the best sunshine records in all the canarys.

MORE DETAILS

The warmest Canary Island in winter is Tenerife. It boasts a warm climate all throughout the year, but in winter its temperatures are higher than the other islands.

MORE DETAILS

With a plethora of beautiful walks and breathtaking scenery, La Palma is certainly the prettiest Canary Island. Although less known for its beaches, the dramatic black sand beaches are a joy to uncover. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting its natural heritage.

MORE DETAILS

Even better, house prices in Las Canarias are fairly affordable, if you know where to look… the two cheapest Canary Islands to buy property are Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

MORE DETAILS

Two miles of white powdery sand make the beaches of Playa del Carmen a hot spot in anyone's book. Enjoy the sunshine at one of the trendy beach clubs or meet up with seasoned Playa visitors on the central beach. Either spot provides ample opportunity to people-watch on the shores of this popular Caribbean destination.

MORE DETAILS

Cyprus is known for its soft, powdery white sand beaches lapped by crystal clear, turquoise water.

MORE DETAILS