Playa Chica

Playa Chica is one of the smallest coves in the municipality of Tías and the smallest of those found in the town of Puerto del Carmen. It is a very welcoming area, perfect for families and couples who want to spend a sunny day at the beach.

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Where is Playa Chica?

To the southeast of Lanzarote is Playa Chica, in the tourist town of Puerto del Carmen. A magnificent and well-known tourist beach that is always a good place to relax and to visit to enjoy its natural beauty, whether on the sand or diving in its water.

Features of Playa Chica

Name:

Playa Chica

Municipality:

Tías

Town:

Puerto del Carmen

Public transport connections:

Yes

Windy:

Sand:

Golden

Number of visitors:

average

Waves:

Family Friendly:

Yes

Sports:

Yes, diving

Parking:

Yes

Showers:

Yes

Lifeguards:

Yes

Length:

Surroundings:

Suburban

Pets:

Accessibility:

Playa Chica is a small golden sandy cove. With calm waters and little wind throughout the year, Playa Chica is one of the best family beaches on the island. Its clear waters make it one of the best places to dive. If you are interested in seeing the seabed at Playa Chica, here you’ll find several diving schools where you can learn to do so.

There are a range of activities and facilities that make Playa Chica one of the most child friendly beaches in Lanzarote. There is also a carpark, and you can also easily get there by bus.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Is it a windy beach?

What type of sand does it have?

golden and rocky

Are there a lot of waves?

no, calm water

Are there any public transport connections?

Yes

It is busy?

quite busy

Is it family friendly?

Yes

What sports can you do at the beach there?

snorkelling and diving

Is there parking?

Yes

Are there showers?

Yes

Does this beach have lifeguards?

Yes

Is this beach suitable for wheelchair users?

Are pets allowed on this beach?

Climate in Playa Chica

The climate in Playa Chica is very similar to the rest of Puerto del Carmen. Due to the lack of waves and being sheltered from the wind, there is often a constant and average temperature of between 25ºC and 28ºC. There is little rainfall and barely any wind in the area.