Papagayo Beach (Playa de Papagayo) Tours and Activities
One of a string of sandy beaches and bays lining Lanzarote’s southern coast, Papagayo Beach (Playa de Papagayo) lies within the Monumento Natural de Los Ajaches Park and is one of the island’s most beautiful beaches. Visit the horseshoe-shaped bay cocooned between sea cliffs and blessed with swaths of pale gold sand.
The Basics
Papagayo is a top choice for swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. Combine a visit to Papagayo Beach with stops at five beaches—Playa de Afe, Playa de Mujeres, Playa Pozo, Playa de Afe, and Playa de la Cera—often referred to as Papagayo beaches. Walk from one to the next via a coastal walk, which runs from Punta Papagayo to Playa Blanca to experience fine sands, warm waters, and exotic fish. Or, see them on a coastal, beach-hopping catamaran cruise.
Things to Know Before You Go
While temperatures on Lanzarote are warm enough for enjoying the beach throughout the year, the best season to visit is between April and October, when you can avoid the scorching hot afternoons and summer crowds. Rain tends to be more common between December and March.
Best Beaches on Lanzarote
Papagayo Beach offers an appealing stretch of beachy real estate, but each beach has its own draws. Playa Chica, one of the island’s smallest beaches, is also one of its prettiest, thanks to calm waters and lava rock formations dotting the sand. Playa de Famara, backed by towering sea cliffs, is the most dramatic—and popular with surfers for its consistent waves. Calm waters and a gentle slope make Playa Flamingo a good bet for families with smaller children.
The Basics
Papagayo is a top choice for swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. Combine a visit to Papagayo Beach with stops at five beaches—Playa de Afe, Playa de Mujeres, Playa Pozo, Playa de Afe, and Playa de la Cera—often referred to as Papagayo beaches. Walk from one to the next via a coastal walk, which runs from Punta Papagayo to Playa Blanca to experience fine sands, warm waters, and exotic fish. Or, see them on a coastal, beach-hopping catamaran cruise.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Expect only basic amenities on this beach; bring your own beach chairs and umbrellas.
- Don’t forget to pack a bathing suit, beach towel, and sunscreen.
- The southern Papagayo Beaches tend to be popular with nudists, so plan accordingly.
- Bring some euro coins with you to pay the toll along the dirt road to the beach.
- How to Get There
- Papagayo Beach is located on Lanzarote’s southern coast, just east of the resort town of Playa Blanca. It can be reached by bike or car via a dirt track off the Playa Blanca or by boat from Playa Blanca.
While temperatures on Lanzarote are warm enough for enjoying the beach throughout the year, the best season to visit is between April and October, when you can avoid the scorching hot afternoons and summer crowds. Rain tends to be more common between December and March.
Best Beaches on Lanzarote
Papagayo Beach offers an appealing stretch of beachy real estate, but each beach has its own draws. Playa Chica, one of the island’s smallest beaches, is also one of its prettiest, thanks to calm waters and lava rock formations dotting the sand. Playa de Famara, backed by towering sea cliffs, is the most dramatic—and popular with surfers for its consistent waves. Calm waters and a gentle slope make Playa Flamingo a good bet for families with smaller children.
Address: Paagayo Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Hours: Daily
Admission: There is a surcharge of €3 for the use of the beach road.
5 Tours and Activities to Experience Papagayo Beach (Playa de Papagayo)
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Kayak & Snorkelling in Papagayo
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The activity is for beginners.
The route is made on the best known beaches of Lanzarote.
Includes all equipment, including wetsuits if you are cold.
A different way to enjoy Lanzarote.
The activity is available every month of the year.
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$50.32
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Photoshoot Fashion - editorial
Discover your inner model, with free posing tips. The photos will be on your e-mail within 48 hours.
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$110.08
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120 min Jet Ski South Route
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All the different rides of our jet skis are tours led by our guides from a boat. The different routes all allow you to drive along the Lanzarote coastline while you follow the guide who will show you the most breath-taking interest points of the tour – either on your own jet ski or sharing one for two. If you chose to ride two persons on your jet ski, you will have the possibility of switching driver anytime during the ride so both of you gets to have a go at driving this awesome water sport.
Route: Puerto del Carmen - Puerto Calero - Playa Quemada- Playa Papagayo and return.
Interest: Interest: Navigation along the coast of Lanzarote and visit the most beautiful beach on Spain in 2019.
Duration: 120 min. approx.
Price per Jet ski. Jet ski is for 1 or 2 people
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$239.17
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$239.17
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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4WD Lanzarote South Tour Experience
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This is the ideal tour for those who want to save time and visit lots of Lanzarote’s highlights in one day. You’ll have the ultimate hassle-free day without having to worry about navigating or driving on rural roads as a driver will take you around in a 4WD. Highlights including visiting La Geria, Timanfaya National Park, Yaiza, and Papagayo Beaches. Conveniently, a delicious lunch with drinks is also included.
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$72.36
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$72.36
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Jeep Safari: Volkanica Tour
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Discover the spectacular contrasts of this island in this amazing excursion, volcanic natural landscapes that will leave you speachless.
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