Punta de Papagayo

Papagayo

Lanzarote, known as the Island of the Volcanoes, has a lot to offer. Among its wide range of leisure and culture we can find visits to Timanfaya National Park, Jameos del Agua or Cueva de los verdes. But in addition, Lanzarote has an infinite number of beaches and coves where you can lose yourself for a day; many of them are considered the best in the Canary Islands.

Among them is the area of Punta de Papagayo, where you can find the best beaches of Lanzarote.

Papagayo is an unspoilt coastal area near Playa Blanca in the south of the island. This stunningly beautiful enclave contains some of the most famous beaches in the south of Lanzarote, a small cove with turquoise water and crystal clear water, and fine blonde sand that will leave you with an incredible impression to take the best pictures of your holiday in Lanzarote. In addition, although it is very crowded by visitors and people of the island, is a quiet place where you can enjoy different areas of relaxation and rest.

Thanks to the calm of its waters, as if it were a swimming pool, it is a perfect place to go snorkelling and get to know the flora, fauna and biodiversity of the sea bed.

How to get to Punta de Papagayo

If you have a car in Lanzarote, you could reach Punta de Papagayo in a moment. Even if you are on the other side of Lanzarote you shouldn't worry, as the distances on this island are short.

To reach this place, we have to take a dirt track that leaves from the vicinity of Playa Blanca, they charge a small fee of 3 euros per vehicle, this gives you the right to drive through the Ajaches Natural Park and reach the Punta de Papagayo.

If you prefer another option, you can also visit Papagayo Beach from a boat, as there are numerous boat trips that leave to visit this incredible beach along the entire coast of Lanzarote