Janubio Beach
If we are looking for black beaches in Lanzarote, our first stop is none other than Janubio Beach, which is more than 800 metres long.
Located in the municipality of Yaiza, it is an incredible place to watch the sunset. However, it is not the best place to swim because of the danger it poses, so we recommend that you take advantage of your visit to the nearby Salinas de Janubio or Los Hervideros.
There is usually a lot of wind and waves, so it is rarely visited. However, it is well worth visiting this unspoilt area of black sand, which has been declared a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA).
Los Clicos Beach
Another of the best black sand beaches on Lanzarote is Los Clicos, also in Yaiza. It is one of the most photographed places on the island because of the fantastic contrast between the dark sand and the emerald green of the lagoon, known as Charco de Los Clicos or Charco Verde, due to the abundance of sulphur.
This beach is located in El Golfo, a small fishing village, and although it is a must when visiting Lanzarote, it is certainly not suitable for swimming. The lagoon was formed in a volcanic crater, but that’s not the reason why it’s not recommended to swim in the adjacent beach, it’s because the waves are rough and can be dangerous.
Montaña Bermeja beach
The beach of Montaña Bermeja is an unspoilt place with a very different landscape from the rest of the beaches on the island. It is located in front of the Montaña Bermeja volcano – hence its name – and is characterised by the contrast between its black sand, the blue of the sea and the red of the mountain.
Like the other black beaches of Lanzarote, it is not suitable for swimming due to the strong currents in its waters (there is a lot of wind and waves), but watching the sunset in such a setting is a magical experience.
Access to the beach is on foot along a path, although you can leave your car nearby. It has a sandy beach of about 500 metres and is close to Los Hervideros, another reason to visit this part of the island.
Quemada Beach
Playa Quemada is a small village on the south coast of Lanzarote, so quiet that it has not yet received a large influx of tourists. This allows you to enjoy Lanzarote’s black sand beaches like this one, Cala Quemada, which is part of the Los Ajaches Natural Monument. It’s easy to see why it has this name…
The beach is very calm and there is little wind (Los Ajaches acts as a natural wall), so you can sunbathe in a unique environment. In addition, there are other beautiful beaches nearby and the seaside atmosphere is very pleasant.
El Paso Beach
Our last stop on Lanzarote’s black beaches is El Paso Beach, located on the coast of the Timanfaya National Park. It can only be reached on foot along a path from the village of El Golfo.
The contrast between the black sand and the foamy sea will leave you speechless, but this means that the waves are usually strong and there are currents. Bathing is not recommended, but you can enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in Lanzarote on its 180 metres of sand.
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