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Barranco del Quiquere Cliffs

Barranco del Quiquere cliffs

On the footpath between Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero, after about 1.5 km, this section called Barranco del Quiquere cliff is about 800 m long and offers secluded bays, sunbathing areas and hidden caves.
With a view of the neighboring Fuerteventura nature lovers, who like to swim or snorkel, can spend a wonderful time.
The Barranco del Quiquere area is also particularly popular with naturists.

Like mostly on the south-east coast, the Barranco del Quiquere usually has only a few waves.
From the top of the cliffs, a staircase and to the north and south other, more risky climbing passages are leading down to the water, where you can find and choose your quiet and  more or less hidden spot for your stay.

Entering the water partly is not very easy and the wearing of bathing shoes is rather recommended because of the occasional sea urchins. As the access to the sea, by climbing over rocks and gravel, is quite challenging, this bathing area is rather less suitable for handicapped people and for families with children.

To get to the Barranco del Quiquere by car, turn off the road between the villages of Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero after about 1.5 km on the unpaved road towards the sea.
At the end of the path,which after a heavy rainfall sometimes till it gets repaired seems quite risky to drive further, you will arrive at a parking lot, from where after a distance of about 200 meters you arrive above the cliffs.

From there, you can then look out  for your very special spot for your stay.

Divers find and like to use the ideal conditions at the Barranco del Quiquere, too.
Otherwise there is not much more at the Barranco del Quiquere. No sunbeds or umbrellas, no toilets, no trash bins and also no first aid station, only crystal clear water, pure nature and often also hardly other visitors awaits you there.

Don’t forget to bring your bathing shoes and your drinks and your food

Playa de Guacimeta Beach

Playa de Guacimeta Beach in Playa Honda, Lanzarote

Playa de Guacimeta Beach or aswell named Playa de Tiburón is a beach directly at the runway for airplanes at the airport of Lanzarote.

You are separated from the airplane by a big fence and by the bikeway and footway that goes along the coastline from Arrecife to Puerto del Carmen.

The Beach is not very wide and not heavily frequented. But, although the location at the airport is not the typical one for a relaxed day, the beach has its advantages.

It is long, the surge of the waves is small and the drift of the ocean is not strong in the summer season.

The yellow sand moreover is very comfortable. Thus, you can the Playa de Guacimeta Beach is a beautiful beach for great pictures.

Dogs are welcome here as well and the coastline invites you for a walk.

When you turn around you can have an impressive view on landing or starting airplanes.

Don’t be shocked about loud planes. You will take great photos.

Famara Beach Lanzarote

Playa de Famara Surf Beach to relax, Lanzarote

Southeast of Teguise you reach via a roundabout to the winding route of the LZ 402 to Famara. With a fantastic view over the coast of Famara, you will be perfectly prepared for your beach day. At the “Playa de Famara” you will find a sandy beach whose rough but beautiful side has also inspired the well-known director Pedro Almodóvar. He filmed some scenes for his film “Broken Embraces” with his crew at the Beach Playa de Famara with Penélope Cruz in one of the starring roles.

Spread your towel on the warm sand beach and be fascinated by the impressive backdrop that is offered to you: In front of you the rough and moving sea and some surfers who try to conquer the waves, next to you the steep cliffs “Risco de Famara” and above you the warming sun that pours the beach into a warm light. The red flag is permanently hoisted at the Famara Beach due to the strong waves and the strong current. You should always bath with special caution and don’t behind the waves into the open sea. Children should only go into the water with a supervisor.

The strong waves, however, attract many surfers to this beach. Beside surfing also kitesurfing is possible at Famara Beach. The conditions at Famara Beach are convenient for professional surfers, intermediate surfers and beginners. If you also want to be a wave rider or at least try it, you can rent the necessary equipment at the local surf shop or book a surf course directly. Obviously, the conditions are changing by wind and tide and the season of the year. With the beginning of the autumn, you will find professional surfers also at the famous spot “La Santa“.

Due to the relatively strong wind at Famara Beach, it is always felt a few degrees Celsius cooler. Hence, Playa de Famara is the right place to relax on hot, humid summer days. On cool and windy days, on the other hand, you should only visit Playa de Famara, if you want to go on a beach walk, wearing a windbreaker.

Please be aware of the ocean drift. Very strong.

Always come back on your feet after each wave. The beach is big fun if you never go behind the line where you touch sand on the ground. Don’t go swimming here. Even if you are a very good swimmer. Just jumping in the waves and enjoy.

Flags are always red here. So please make sure that you don’t swim where you cannot touch ground and make sure you are keeping an eye on your children.

Very important also to check the tide before going. Beach can be 200 m wide or just zero in the back part of the beach.

Finally, try to be at Famara beach when the tide is low because then you be at a very large sandy beach. You can check out the forcast for high and low tide here.

Playa Grande Beach Puerto del Carmen

Playa Grande Beach in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

Playa Grande Beach Puerto del CarmenPlaya Grande Beach Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

In the tourist center Puerto del Carmen, 1200 meters long, for years awarded with the blue flag, lies the beach Playa Grande, with golden sand, directly at the Avenida de las Playas.

There are sunshades and sun loungers, a special sports and play area, showers, lifeguards and a first aid station.

On the Avenida de las Playas, there is a wide range of gastronomy and souvenir shops.

People with a physical disability can easily get into the sea with the help of an amphibian chair.
Under the number: +34 62 75 75 47 890 one can call and use this service of the municipality Tias.

The sea is particularly calm here at Playa Grande Beach, so this beach is also very suitable for families with children.

Playa Grande beach in Puerto del Carmen is cleaned and maintained by the municipality of Tías.

If you want, it is not necessary to carry a packed lunch for one day at the Playa Grande in Puerto del Carmen as there are many restaurants, bars and shops at the other side of the beach road “Avenida de las Playas”.

Playa de los Pocillos Beach

Playa de los Pocillos Beach in Puerto del Carmen

The beach of Playa de los Pocillos is about 1500 meters long. It is the most extensive beach in the tourist resort of Puerto del Carmen.
Here you will find beach chairs and umbrellas, toilets and showers, as well as a beach watch for first aid.
In addition, along this beach, the Avenida de las Playas of puerto del Carmen has smaller and larger supermarkets, souvenir shops, as well as the shopping center CC Costa Mar with restaurants in different price ranges and aswell different bars.

The Ayuntamiento of the municipality of Tias is responsible for the daily cleaning of the golden-colored sand.
Many hotel guests from the nearby area, around the Playa de los Pocillos beach, appreciate the proximity and amenities of this beach very much.

At low tide, small lakes remain along the 200 – 300 meter wide beach.
Although this beach is usually windier, there is no water sports

Although the Ayuntamiento of the municipality of Tias cares a lot for you at this beach, don’t forget to use enough sun protection. The solar irradiance can be very high at Playa de los Pocillos.

Playa de Matagorda Beach

Playa de Matagorda Beach in Puerto del Carmen

At the northern end of the main tourist resort of Puerto del Carmen, in the municipality of Tías, south of the Guacimeta beach, at the airport, lies the Matagorda beach, which is about 600 meters long and is awarded with the blue flag for special beaches.

In the vicinity of larger hotels and mainly tourist-oriented apartments, you can also rent beach chairs and umbrellas. There are also toilets, showers and lifeguards.

In the main tourist period, the available parking spaces can sometimes be a bit scarce.

This beach is very good for swimming and surfing, with mostly only very few waves, also suitable for beginners. The beach is guarded, has paper baskets and is cleaned daily.

There is also a large selection of restaurants, bars and cafes at Playa de Matagorda beach.

The “Avenida de las Playas”, which stretches over 7 km to the other end of Puerto del Carmen, starts here.

Directly at the southern end of the Matagorda beach begins the even more extensive sand beach Playa de Los Pocillos.

Sometimes it gets quite windy at Matagorda Beach.