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Papagayo beaches (Lanzarote): access + tips + photos

By Claire ROBINSON, Region Lovers | March 23, 2025 | no intrusive ads, no sponsored content, just some affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (read more)

Papagayo beach in Lanzarote is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
It’s located on a wild area on the southern tip, where you can find stretches of golden sand and turquoise water.
To enjoy the wild beaches of Papagayo, access is via a bumpy track, on foot or by boat.
Here’s our guide to planning your visit, with photos, tips and a map.

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Why visit Papagayo beach in Lanzarote?
Tips and Map: Playa de Papagayo, Lanzarote
Papagayo beach
Bars and restaurants in Papagayo
Playa del Pozo, Papagayo’s neighbouring beach
Playa Mujeres, beach closer to Playa Blanca.
Papagayo hike
Virtual visit – Video: walk + beach

Why visit Papagayo beach in Lanzarote?

Is Papagayo worth a visit?

Absolutely. Papagayo and its neighboring golden sandy beaches are considered to be the best on Lanzarote and are one of the island’s main attractions.
Their vast sandy expanses have remained largely untouched, with no paved roads leading to them.
Only at the last cove, Papagayo beach, can you find a few buildings.
See for yourself:

Playa de Papagayo Lanzarote

Papagayo area

Papagayo is the name of a specific beach. But it is also used to refer to the whole area east of Playa Blanca.
This is the Macizo de los Ajaches (Natural Monument), the island’s oldest territory, formed around 14 million years ago (hence the rounded peaks and deep ravines).

The area covers several beaches:

  • Playa de Papagayo
  • Playa de Mujeres
  • Playa del Pozo
  • …

It is also a historic site of the island’s conquest. You can find wells and a cross commemorating the history of the Norman conquerors (Jean de Bettencourt) who built a chapel and castle in the early 15th century.

Lots of photos after the practical info.

how to get to the beaches of Papagayo Lanzarote

Tips and Map: Playa de Papagayo, Lanzarote

Where’s the beach? Map

  • South of the island of Lanzarote,
  • East of Playa Blanca,
  • Here is a map to help you find your way:
playa papagayo map
Papagayo beach in Lanzarote – map

How to get to Papagayo beaches by car

  • There are no paved roads, but you can get there via a track to the Playa Mujeres parking lot or the Papagayo beach parking lot.
  • Several km of bumps and holes (and an entry fee of around €3)
  • Note that you are not normally allowed on unpaved roads with rental cars, even with four-wheel drive (check your contract). So, if you have a problem on these trails, you’ll have to pay for towing and everything else.
  • Despite limited access, large parking lots fill up fast
Papagayo beach parking lot Lanzarote
Papagayo beach parking lot Lanzarote
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  • 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.
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On foot

Our favorite option is the hiking trail.

  • 2km walk
  • Generally easy to walk, just down to a beach and back up the other side, it’s sometimes harder to see (but not much).
  • No shade – bring water and sunscreen.
  • See photos below

By boat

Another option during the week is to admire these beaches from the sea.
You can for example:

Catamaran trip to Payagayo
Catamaran trip to Payagayo

Enjoy a Catamaran outing:
Admire Lanzarote from the sea, enjoy a paella in front of the magnificent scenery and swim in front of the volcanoes.
But beware, there’s no access to the beach. The boat stops off the coast. But it’s still very pleasant.
See program and availability from Puerto del Carmen.
See program and availability from Playa Blanca.

walk around Papagayo beach Lanzarote 3

Kayaking:
Or explore this magnificent coastline by kayak, picnic on Papagayo beach, explore the seabed and take your time discovering the scenery.
See program and availability

Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca

Sleeping near the beaches of Papagayo

If you want to enjoy these beaches frequently, it’s best to stay in the nearby town of Playa Blanca. There’s a wide choice of accommodation, stores and restaurants.
Discover the best accommodations in Playa Blanca.

Or take a look at our guide to where to stay in Lanzarote .

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

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Papagayo beach

Let’s start with the officially named Papagayo beach. It’s actually the last beach in the area, which is a beautiful cove that seems to close in, creating a protected area (which is great when it’s windy).
The great thing is that you can easily walk around to admire it from different angles.

East side view

walk around Papagayo beach Lanzarote

And here are the views with the Los Ajaches peaks behind. We love it!

walk around Papagayo beach Lanzarote 2

West side view

You can also walk on the other side, past the restaurant, for a better view of the sands of Papagayo beach.

walk around Papagayo beach Lanzarote 4

And in the distance, you can even see the island of Fuerteventura, as you can see in the photo below.

walk around Papagayo beach Lanzarote 5

On the beach

Then you can head down to the beach to enjoy the protection from the wind.

Unlike other beaches, the cliffs are very steep, so there are stairs to get down.
The sand is golden and the waters emerald green.
You can relax on the sand, take a dip in the bay or play on the rocks.

Playa de Papagayo Lanzarote Photo 1

However, in high season, you may have trouble finding a place for your towel.

Tempting, isn’t it?

Playa de Papagayo Lanzarote Photo 2

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Bars and restaurants in Papagayo

There are no facilities on the larger front beaches, but at Papagayo you can find 2 buildings. These are snack bars.
The view is very pleasant, but the music in both establishments was too loud for our taste.

Playa de Papagayo Lanzarote Photo restaurant

It was nice to enjoy a bit of shade and a refreshing drink.

Playa de Papagayo Lanzarote restaurant Bar

Playa del Pozo, Papagayo’s neighbouring beach

Near Papagayo, Playa del Pozo beach is a large area of golden sand with beautiful rocks to photograph.
With steep cliffs at both ends, you can find an area to be protected from the wind and find some shade.

Playa del Pozo Beach Lanzarote 1

What’s a little different about this beach is that there are small sand dunes at the back. You can see them in the photo below.
And in front of you, you can see the white buildings of Playa Blanca and the volcano of Montana Roja.

Note that you may come across naturists here.

Playa del Pozo Beach Lanzarote 2

Playa Mujeres, beach closer to Playa Blanca.

Playa Mujeres is the second most famous beach in the region.
It’s a 400 m-long stretch of golden sand with turquoise water. A parking lot has been built right next to the beach.
And it’s the closest on foot to Playa Blanca. This is one of our favorite beaches in the resort.

Playa Mujeres Beach Lanzarote 1

Because it’s long and wide, there’s more space for everyone to enjoy the sand and sun.

Playa Mujeres Beach Lanzarote 2
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Papagayo hike

We think it’s really worth doing the hiking trail. The views along the water are superb, especially with the hills of los Ajaches behind.

Papagayo Lanzarote – Map

Near the last resort of Playa Blanca(the all-inclusive Sandos Papagayo Beach), the start of the trail is clearly marked by information panels with a simple map of the area:

Papagayo beach Lanzarote map
Papagayo Lanzarote – Map

Start of the walk

Below you can see the Sandos Papagayo Beach resort and the start of the promenade on the left.

Papagayo Walk 1

Difficulty of walking

The trail is mainly gravel and sometimes sandy. We recommend wearing appropriate footwear for better grip.
As you can see from the photo below, there are numerous trails in all directions. But you can always see the direction you’re going in, so choose the path that seems most direct.

Papagayo Walk 2

See below the transition from a sandy to a rocky trail:

Papagayo Walk 3

But most of the time, the Papagayo hiking trail is like that, so quite easy and pleasant.

Papagayo Walk 4

And along the way, you can enjoy beautiful views of the hills of the Los Ajaches natural monument:

Papagayo Walk 5

Virtual visit – Video: walk + beach

As we said, there’s no paved road to get there. You can ride on a bumpy track, take a boat or enjoy the hiking trail. Here’s a video to give you an idea of what the walk to Papagayo beach looks like:

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