Lanzarote has a large variety of wonderful beaches. From the beautiful bleached white sands of the North to the golden sands of Puerto Del Carmen to the black sand at Playa Quemada, you will be amazed at this contrast that is unique to Lanzarote
The main beach in Puerto Del Carmen is known as Playa Grande. This is a long beach facing the busy resort. There are numerous beaches in the area running from Arrecife airport, Guacimeta, right through to the old town of Puerto Del Carmen. Adjacent to the old town lies a sheltered beach, Playa Chica, that is host to a wide variety of sporting activities. Here you can take diving lessons, rent jet skis, go Para-sailing or do some Snorkeling.
In the South of the Island near the resort of Playa Blanca lie the most beautiful beaches of all - Papagayo. These fantastic golden sand beaches are a must for beach lovers and although nudist bathing is common it is by no means compulsory. Also in Playa Blanca are the two man-made beaches of Playa Dorada (with beach-bars, pedalos, banana boats etc) and Playa Flamingo (currently awaiting the reconstruction of its breakwaters which were damaged in 2005's tropical storm Delta). The small but attractive beach in the centre of Playa Blanca town is also popular - especially during July and August.