Which Canary Island has white sandy 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.



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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.

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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.

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Boasting year-round sun and warm winter climes, Gran Canaria offers an abundance of sandy shores for beach lovers.

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

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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…

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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.

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The beaches closer to the town of Corralejo are more popular, and as such, offer more services. Within the park, heading southwards, these become wilder and more solitary. These idyllic beaches are caressed by beautiful turquoise waters. The white sands of these beaches are particularly unique.

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As for the honor of the world's whitest sand? Well, it goes to the little-known beach at Hyam's Beach, on the shores of Jervis Bay in the Australia state of New South Wales.

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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.


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Hyams Beach: Australia Hyams Beach in New South Wales is considered one of the beaches with the whitest sand in the world, composed primarily of quartz.

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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.

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Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.

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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.

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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.

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As its name suggests, Fuerteventura (strong winds) is a windy island, making it ideal for surfers and windsurfers. The best wind season for water sports lovers is between June and October. The areas most sheltered from the wind are usually Costa Calma and the northwest part.

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Cheapest areas in the Canary Islands
  • Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera.
  • Tazacorte, La Palma.
  • La Pared, Fuerteventura.
  • El Medano, Tenerife.
  • Arrecife, Lanzarote.
  • Galdar, Gran Canaria.
  • Los Cristianos, Tenerife.
  • Costa Calma, Fuerteventura.


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1. Explore the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Beaches: Las Canteras. If you ask anyone for Las Palmas' best beaches, the one name that will crop up time and time again is Las Canteras.

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The Maspalomas Dunes (Spanish: Dunas de Maspalomas) are sand dunes located on the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria, Province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. A 404-hectare (1,000-acre) area of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, they have been protected as a nature reserve since 1987.

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