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Lanzarote: Weather & when to go

The right time for you to visit Lanzarote depends on your situation. If you’re travelling with a family or maybe you’re looking for budget deals? Or perhaps you want to go clubbing and...

Matagorda

Beaches Matagorda has 2 beaches.  The Punta Lima, the more rough beach that is, the better place to do some snorkelling and exploring and also very popular with kids because all the planes fly...

Puerto Calero

Puerto Calero is all about the marina and has just a few hotels and a large restaurant and shopping area.   There aren’t any great beaches here, so keep that in mind.  Unless you have...

Arrecife

Beaches Arrecife has one of the most beautiful beaches in Lanzarote, even tho it is entirely artificial.  For the softest white sands and crystal clear water in Lanzarote, you need to visit the...

Playa Blanca

Beaches Playa Blanca has mostly artificial beaches, with Playa Dorada and Playa Flamingo being the biggest and most popular in the resort.  These have white sandy beaches and are ideal for...

Puerto del Carmen

Beaches Puerto del Carmen has many large beaches, and they never get very busy or overcrowded because of this.  The main beach you will find in the centre of the resort with many shops and...

Costa Teguise

Beaches The Costa Teguise has quite a few beaches.  The Playa de las Cucharas is the most centrally located beach here and the busiest. It’s also the most family-friendly with all the...

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria combines a long beach with historic Vegueta, lots of shopping streets, budget friendly restaurant options and an authentic lively Spanish atmosphere.

Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes has stunning cliffs, natural saltwater pools, a marina offering lots of water sports, boat trips and a calm atmosphere ideal for people seeking to relax and unwind.

Puerto de Santiago

Puerto de Santiago offers a relaxing seaside holiday destination with black sand beaches, relaxed nightlife, and various activities like watersports and hiking.

Callao Salvaje

Callao Salvaje in Tenerife has a relaxed atmosphere, budget-friendly accommodations, and year-round sunshine. Its calm nightlife, beach, and dining options make it ideal for holiday makers looking...

Playa Paraiso

Playa Paraiso, known for the Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife, features relaxing beaches and scenic sunsets. Nightlife and restaurants is limited but not bad.

Can Pastilla

Beaches There are 2 lovely white sandy beaches in Can Pastilla.  Both of them are located next to a low-traffic road, so pretty tranquil and easy to get to restaurants and snack places right...

Playa de Palma

Beaches The beach in Playa de Palma is one vast wide sandy beach with lots of “chiringuitos“, snack places, restaurants and supermarkets right next to it.  The promenade next to the...

El Arenal

Beaches The beach in El Arenal is a vast white sandy beach, but the beach here can get pretty busy in the high season months of July and August. Unfortunately, this is pretty standard for most of the...

Sa Coma

Beaches So how is the beach in Sa Coma?  There is one great main beach that is ideal for families with young children with lovely white sands and shops and places to get food and drinks nearby...

Cala Millor

Beaches Cala Millor has a vast beach, ideal for families with kids.  White sands and a few waves most of the time, with all restaurants and bars right next to it.  There are no cars...

Cala Bona

Beaches When it comes to beaches, Cala Bona has a unique offer. That’s the best way to say it as there aren’t too many white sandy beaches as in most other resorts in Mallorca.   However...

Cala Ratjada

Beaches There are 2 great beaches in Cala Ratjada, Son Moll beach and Cala Agulla beach.  You will find the Cala Agulla beach in many guides as one of the best beaches in Mallorca, but you...

Paguera

Beaches Paguera has a nice variety of different beaches.  I like that most of these beaches still feel pretty natural and not overly developed, with loads of restaurants next to them.  It feels like...

Santa Ponsa

Beaches Santa Ponsa has one large white sandy beach right in the centre of the resort.  Since this is in a bay most of the time, the waves are very shallow, so ideal for families with small kids...

Magaluf

Nightlife Magaluf is the leading party destination on Mallorca for people from UK and Ireland but also most Scandinavian countries.   The biggest club here is the BCM; it has been here for...

Palma Nova

Beaches Palma Nova has 3 large, white sandy beaches and all of them are pretty much the same.  If I had to give my preference, it would be the Son Matias beach as there is no road next to it...

Can Picafort

Beaches There is more than one beach in Can Picafort.  Most tourists use the main beach in the middle of the resort, but if you want a more chilled and relaxed experience, head over the...

Playa de Muro

Beaches Playa de Muro has two very different beaches even tho it is all named as one great beach.  In front of the town, you will find the beach a bit more commercial and generally more...

Puerto Pollensa

Beaches In Puerto Pollensa, you will find one large white sandy beach outside the harbour area, where you find the most prominent hotels.  However, if staying here, my advice would be to also...

(Puerto de) Alcudia

Beaches The beach is a vast sandy beach that is ideal for families. Even with small children as there are few waves, and the water is mostly very shallow.  There is not much to see here if you...

Costa del Silencio

Costa del Silencio is an affordable, tranquil holiday destination in Tenerife. Nearby Las Galletas offers additional attractions and dining options.

Golf del Sur

Golf del Sur, primarily a golfing destination, offers budget-friendly holidays with a relaxed nightlife. While the beaches or not the best, there are plenty of nice rocky areas and black sand beaches...

Playa de las Americas

Playa de Las Americas is a vibrant Tenerife holiday destination, renowned for its nightlife, beaches, luxury accommodations, and many activities, suited for families and partygoers alike.

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife offers a budget-friendly, authentic experience with black sand beaches. This holiday destination is popular with older generations and nature enthusiasts.

Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos in Tenerife offers family-friendly beaches, a relaxed nightlife, various attractions, and an authentic Spanish atmosphere. It's ideal for families, couples, and anyone looking for a...

Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje is the largest and most popular holiday destination in Tenerife. It offers multiple beaches, budget or luxurious accommodations, vibrant nightlife, and various activities like water...

Best beaches in Lanzarote

Secluded, sheltered or in your favourite resort like Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise or Puerto del Carmen.... A guide to the best beaches in Lanzarote.

Best beaches in Gran Canaria

Secluded, family friendly, less crowded and unique beaches all over the island including the North... A guide to the best beaches in Gran Canaria.

Best beaches in Tenerife

Less crowded, secluded, most family friendly, party crowd, black sand or for surfing... A guide to the best beaches in Tenerife.

Best beaches in Mallorca

Family friendly, secluded, less crowded, party crowd beaches and hidden gems... A guide to the best beaches in Mallorca.