Papagayo Beaches
Playas de Papagayo
A string of golden-sand coves within the Los Ajaches nature reserve at the island's southern tip, with clear turquoise water. Many consider them Lanzarote's most beautiful beaches.
The Papagayo Beaches lie within the Los Ajaches Nature Reserve at the island's southernmost tip. The group consists of several small coves, including Papagayo, Mujeres, Cera and Pozo, separated by headlands of volcanic rock. With fine golden sand and emerald water, and calmer seas than the north coast, they are well suited to swimming and snorkeling. Getting there involves a few kilometers of dirt road, and there is a car toll of about €3. You can also walk along the coast from Playa Blanca in about 1 hour, or take a boat. The reserve has very few facilities: apart from one or two small restaurants, bring your own water and shade. The cliffs above Papagayo bay are a great spot for panoramic photos.
Opening hours
All day (vehicle fee charged on protected-area roads)
Nearby sights
- Museo Atlántico
- Playa Blanca & Marina Rubicón
- Salinas de Janubio
- Los Hervideros
- Charco de los Clicos (El Golfo)
- La Geria
- Puerto del Carmen
- Timanfaya National Park