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Papagayo Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 50th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 179.6 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Maciot settlement, just 7.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Papagayo Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Mujeres, which has a rating of 8.8.
Papagayo Beach (Las Palmas) is located outside the Maciot settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Lanzarote and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Papagayo Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Macher 3.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green pure water
Arrecife 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Los Lagos 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Maciot 7.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maciot 7.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maciot 6.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Maciot 6.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Puertito 3.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maciot 7.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Secluded relax, Easy access
Maciot 6.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Maciot 6.7 km
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The Papagayo Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Papagayo Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Papagayo Beach is partially protected from waves.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the Papagayo Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Be Papagayo - Chiringuito is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 1558 places to stay in the Papagayo Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Papagayo Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Papagayo Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Papagayo Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cuevas del Papagayo located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Papagayo Beach is September. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.
Papagayo Beach (Lanzarote) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Papagayo Beach (Lanzarote) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand
La Verga 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Cuevas 5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Miraverde 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Pasos Largos 3.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Risco del Paso 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Playa de Tauro 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Maspalomas 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Piedras Caidas 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access
Caleta del Sebo 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Maspalomas 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Los Rechazos 1.4 km
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