Playa de Famara
Six kilometres of golden sand running north from Caleta de Famara, open to the Atlantic, with strong waves and steady wind that bring surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. Lifeguards watch from three towers; check the flag before you swim.
WhatBeach, Caleta de FamaraCanary Islands
WhenAll year21° in Nov
Getting there Bus Car
CostPublic shoreFree
- 19°J
- 18°F
- 18°M
- 19°A
- 19°M
- 21°J
- 22°J
- 22°A
- 23°S
- 23°O
- 21°N
- 20°D
Expect the sea at about 23 °C in September, and even in February it stays near 18 °C, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The season here never closes.
Getting in
- Access
- About 6 km of fine golden sand, with strong waves and steady wind. Lifeguards work from three watchtowers on the beach, which has a flag system and hazard signs in several languages.
- Public transport
- Intercity Lanzarote line 20 from Arrecife bus station to Caleta de Famara (stop 72)
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- turismolanzarote.com
- Facilities
- Lifeguard in season
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