Playa Chica Beach in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
Playa Chica Beach is a very calm and therefore a perfect beach for families and divers.
The Playa Chica beach is located very centrally in the former fishing village Puerto del Carmen. In high season it might not be very easy to find a parking space at the nearby car park, but you can park your car just around the corner in any of the streets nearby..
The beach is only about 100 meters long and with about 20 meters of width, located in a small cove.
It consists mainly of sand, only here and there are some stones to be seen. Since the bay is protected by large rocks, the sea is very quiet all year round, which is why the beach is particularly popular with families, but also with the elderly people. The water, as well as the beach are very clean.
Especially divers appreciate the underwater landscape of this beach, which the volcanic lava flows have developed over the centuries, which is aswell one of the most spectacular in Europe.
The diving school “Safari Diving” offers diving courses for beginners and advanced.
But also the snorkeling is the inhabitants of the sea face. Above the water surface, there is also an extensive range of water sports: thanks to “Paracraft” banana boat, Jet Ski or Crazy Ufo can be practiced.
Puerto del Carmen is one of the tourist harbors of the island, which is why there are numerous hotels and holiday apartments around the beach. Directly on the beach is a small kiosk, where ice and drinks can be purchased. There is also a restaurant called “Restaurante Bar Playa”, where fish and seafood lovers will feel particularly welcome.
The Playa Chica Beach is very popular due to its varied offer and undoubtedly belongs to the favourite tourist beaches of Lanzarote.
Playa Chica is the perfect place for families with children. The Beach is small, there is less wind and the ocean is relatively quiet.