12 Lanzarote Beaches - Tias

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Tias, still another of the the link islands seven municipalities, includes the islands primary holiday resort of Puerto Del Carmen and has a succession of beaches, along its 6km of southern coastline, separated only by short rugged factors. In this article, we review seven of the best beaches in this part of the island.

Our to begin three man-made (and ergo family-friendly) beaches in the Peurto del Carmen region is called the Playa Grande. This is actually the most central beach and includes a magnificent promenade of bars and restaurants running along its kilometre of golden sand (100m wide). The placid waters is this area of the island allow it to be ideal for windsurfing. If you dont want to use the bars and restaurants, it wont be long before a beach sell er offers you drinks, ices or fresh fruit. One of the most popular beaches on the island, it has lifeguards, showers, changing areas, washrooms, rentals for beds/parasols, boats and water sports equipment. You can get to it by guaguas (autobus) but youve been warned parking is very limited in this lively part of the island.

Our second beach is called the link Barrilla (also in the Puerto Del Carmen region), measuring 90m long and 22m wide. It consists of fine golden sand and offers good parking, a scuba diving centre, has a present, has first aid on site and is accessible by guaguas (autobus).

Our third beach is a small cove known as Fariones (also in the Puerto Del Carmen region besides a hotel of the same name), measuring 60 m by 5m and consisting of fine toasted sand and calm waters. It is accessible by guaguas (autobus).

Our fourth beach at Playa de Los Pocillos, is located at the more exclusive end of Puerto Del Carmen. The beach has fine golden sand and forms area of the development known by same name. It is more than a kilometre long (1,23 m) and 150 m. Broad. High tide leaves pools of sea water on its flat surface. It is quieter than the main beaches, but there is a still a good choice of quality bars and restaurants on hand. When the wind picks up this beach is popular with windsurfers. Windy on occasions, but with calm waters, it is

remarkably popular and offers good wind surfing conditions, it has rentals beds/parasols, good parking facilities, signage, boardwalk, a commercial zone, showers, litter bins, has good access for wheelchairs and has first aid and washrooms on hand. You can get to it by guaguas (autobus). 

Our fifth beach at Playa de Matagorda, area of the development by the same name includes a windy beach measuring 850m and 40m wide, consisting of fine golden sand and calm waters, which make it a popular resort for windsurfing, particularly those of limited capacity or beginners. Due to its proximity to the airport and the occasionsl noise from aircraft taking off and landing, it is not as crowded whilst the other beaches in this area, but it is

nevertheless worth a visit. This beach has rentals for beds/parasols and a variety of water sports on hand. You can get to it by guaguas (autobus). 

Our sixth beach is at Lima the link and measures 900m long and 50m wide, consisting of fine toasted sand (mix of fine golden sand and small picon, the small lava stones), this is a windy beach with calm waters, again ideal for first time windsurfers. This is located alongside the Matagorda development and can be reached by guaguas (autobus).

Finally, our seventh beach is a small cove at Pea Grande and measures 40m long by 5m wide, consisting of fine white sand (and the odd pebble). Despite its small size, it is nevertheless a beach with calm waters and offers full services including lifeguards, showers, first aid, bars/restaurants, showers, parking and telephones. It also includes a small promenade and can be reached by guaguas (autobus).