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Playa de Famara

Six kilometres of golden sand running north from Caleta de Famara, open to the Atlantic, with strong waves and steady wind that bring surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. Lifeguards watch from three towers; check the flag before you swim.

WhatBeach, Caleta de FamaraCanary Islands
WhenAll year21° in Nov
Getting there Bus Car
CostPublic shoreFree
Water by month typical °C
  1. 19°J
  2. 18°F
  3. 18°M
  4. 19°A
  5. 19°M
  6. 21°J
  7. 22°J
  8. 22°A
  9. 23°S
  10. 23°O
  11. 21°N
  12. 20°D

Expect the sea at about 23 °C in September, and even in February it stays near 18 °C, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The season here never closes.

Getting in

Access
About 6 km of fine golden sand, with strong waves and steady wind. Lifeguards work from three watchtowers on the beach, which has a flag system and hazard signs in several languages.
Public transport
Intercity Lanzarote line 20 from Arrecife bus station to Caleta de Famara (stop 72)

Cost and facilities

Entry
Free, public shore
Facilities
Lifeguard in season

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