A bit of sand and a bit of rock to explore, this beach offers you a different experience in Playa Blanca!
Here are our useful tips for planning your visit to Playa Montana Roja beach in the town of Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Is Montana Roja beach worth it?
Yes, it’s a beach worth visiting.
It’s not a beach for those who want to walk in the sand or make sandcastles.
But if you like geological sights and snorkeling, you’ll be delighted.
See our complete list of Playa Blanca beaches to find what you’re looking for.
And to the west of the beach, you have fascinating rock mixes with gray areas, red areas and different types of structures. The beach is not far from the Montana Roja volcano.
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The beach soil is a mixture of medium-grained white sand, pebbles and larger boulders.
There isn’t much sand and you have to navigate between the pebbles to reach the water.
Sand was transported under the deckchairs.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The beach is not supervised.
The access slope to the water is moderate.
Be careful when a ferry passes offshore, it creates waves.
Thanks to the rocks, it’s an excellent beach for snorkeling.
Installations
We didn’t see any showers or toilets on the beach. Just a tap to rinse your feet.
Sun loungers for hire on the beach.
Playa Montana Roja in Ville: how to get there
Where Montana Roja beach is located
- In the town of Playa Blanca
- On the western edge of the seaside resort
- From downtown = 30-50 min walk or 10 min drive
- Here’s a map showing the beach to the far west:
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Lanzarote
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- A small car is all you need.
- But you can also choose a larger one if you wish, as the parking spaces are rather large.
- Demand is high, so book early.
Access by foot, car and parking lot
Along the seafront, there is no parking adjacent to the beach.
You have to park in the streets around the hotels.
From the town center, there’s a lovely seafront promenade that’s within walking distance. It’s a pleasant 50-minute walk.
Special features
Dog
We didn’t see any signs regarding dog access to the beach.
Reduced mobility access
There are no facilities for disabled access.
With children
There are no children’s games around.
But the rocks are great for kids who love to climb and explore.
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
There’s a beachside bar: Chiringuito Bar Tropical.
On the other hand, you’re on the west side of Playa Blanca and there are few restaurants in this area, mostly hotels.
In the town center you have more choice, see our selection of restaurants.
Hotels
You’re on the west side of Playa Blanca, where you’ll find resorts like the H10 Rubicon Palace and the Hipotels Natural Palace.
You’ll also find the superb 5-star Kamezi villas.
Find all our favorites in our article on the best hotels in Playa Blanca.
WHERE TO STAY IN Playa Blanca
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
Centrally located, close to beaches and activities.
We like: Hotel Princesa Yaiaza, a must-see resort – see prices, photos and availability
On the quieter Montana Roja side.
We like: Hotel Kamezi villas, with private pools – see prices, photos and availability
Near the Marina and Papagayo beaches.
We like: Hotel CalaLanzarote, boutique-hotel for adults – See prices, photos and availability
See our complete selection of the best hotels in Playa Blanca
