Famara Beach
Famara Beach
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Philip F
Enfield, UK351 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
This beach will put a smile on your face. Not the 7km as advertised but less than 4. Nevertheless it is a joy. Surfer schools frequent this place but they just create more things to entertain. The seascape is enormous and so so blue! Many parents with adorable toddlers. Not great for swimming. Caleta de Famara harbour is good for that with small beach or harbour side access.
Written January 9, 2023
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Tom M
32 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Travelled here Jan 2020 to do some surfing with my 9 year old son (we’re not experts by any means!). Wave report said 2-3 feet but they were definitely a lot bigger. Lifeguards were on duty and some were giving tips to the beginners - they seemed friendly and helpful.
As others have said it’s a windy place and not really for swimmers or young children but for surfing you couldn’t ask for more. The town has lots of surf shops to hire gear and some nice places to eat too.
As others have said it’s a windy place and not really for swimmers or young children but for surfing you couldn’t ask for more. The town has lots of surf shops to hire gear and some nice places to eat too.
Written January 21, 2020
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Jules
Cornwall, UK190 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
I’m sure that if you are an experienced surfer this is a great beach. Seeing as there were loads of surfers all crowded on the access road it’s obviously very popular!
To be fair the sea was obviously in so all we could see were rocks rather than sand and it is obviously a very dangerous place to swim.
Guess we are spoilt living in Cornwall but personally didn’t think it worth a visit!
To be fair the sea was obviously in so all we could see were rocks rather than sand and it is obviously a very dangerous place to swim.
Guess we are spoilt living in Cornwall but personally didn’t think it worth a visit!
Written February 8, 2023
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain22,069 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
Famara Beach is a wonderful beach located next to Caleta de Famara, a little town in Lanzarote Island. It is a sand beach, where a lot of people surfs. Also, the place is surrounding with amazing cliffs, so you can see lovely views of the ocean and the land. It is a very beautiful place to walk, relax, bath, sunbath (as any beach), but you also enjoy a lot with views and surf. Also, the town (Caleta de Famara) is very well integrated on the sand. The best beach, I see in the island! Top!
Written November 23, 2022
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Judike2
United Kingdom402 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We always look forward to walking along this stunning beach each time we tour the island. The sand is lovely and soft and there is plenty of room for everyone even when busy. Often windy, hence great for surfing. Plenty of bars for refreshments in the town. The backdrop of the cliffs makes it ideal for photos. Stay clear of the sand dunes at the far end unless you want an all over tan.
Visit and you won't be disappointed.
Visit and you won't be disappointed.
Written January 16, 2023
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Jayne L
Villanueva de la Canada, Spain17 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
This beach is over-rated.
The views of the cliffs might be nice on a day without the calima, however the beach is full of microplastics and general washed up waste.
It is very windy and swimming is not recommended.
If you like surfing and don't mind ingesting microplastics, you might like this beach, otherwise, stop to admire the cliffs and then head off somewhere else if you want to swim and "beach".
The views of the cliffs might be nice on a day without the calima, however the beach is full of microplastics and general washed up waste.
It is very windy and swimming is not recommended.
If you like surfing and don't mind ingesting microplastics, you might like this beach, otherwise, stop to admire the cliffs and then head off somewhere else if you want to swim and "beach".
Written February 15, 2024
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PawelJZ
Poznan, Poland594 contributions
Nov 2020
One of the most dramatic and thrilling beaches a I’ve seen. Visually stunning even though it’s dangerous to swim when the wind is strong, making big waves. Great place for windsurfing if you’re into it, others can enjoy the views that could do as a scenery for sf movie.
Written November 19, 2020
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Wendy H
Matalascanas, Spain219 contributions
Feb 2022
This is the beloved beach of César Manrique's childhood. It's miles long and we walked for several kilometres before taking a footpath up into the cliffs for nice loop. There were lots of surfers and bathers, especially as the day wore on. The village and urbanisation are not oppressive. The site has kept its natural beauty.
Written February 11, 2022
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Katherine Bee
Prague, Czech Republic30 contributions
Nov 2021
Even though I'm not a surfer, I must say that this one was one of the best beaches on Lanzarote. The sea is little bit wild for swimming because of the wind. But for relaxing near some beach, I recommend this one!
Written January 5, 2022
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seamermate
Scarborough, UK529 contributions
If you are after some respite from the crowded beach of the main resorts then Famara may be for you.
The facts
There’s miles of unspoilt beach and stunning scenery
Sea is warm in summer ideal for surfing – there’s a surf shop in the town you can hire gear and book lessons.
The under current can be strong but tends to take you across the beach rather than away.
Some areas of the sea suffer from seaweed – the beach near the static caravan park is generally the best area to head for.
Fairly remote so you’ll need a car.
Generally breezy a wind break can be a great advantage. Slap on the sunscreen you can get wind burned quite easily
There are no facilities at the beach so best to buy water and food at the shops in the town or try one of the bars at lunch
Very laid back and relaxing…the number 1 destination on Lanzarote for us….
The facts
There’s miles of unspoilt beach and stunning scenery
Sea is warm in summer ideal for surfing – there’s a surf shop in the town you can hire gear and book lessons.
The under current can be strong but tends to take you across the beach rather than away.
Some areas of the sea suffer from seaweed – the beach near the static caravan park is generally the best area to head for.
Fairly remote so you’ll need a car.
Generally breezy a wind break can be a great advantage. Slap on the sunscreen you can get wind burned quite easily
There are no facilities at the beach so best to buy water and food at the shops in the town or try one of the bars at lunch
Very laid back and relaxing…the number 1 destination on Lanzarote for us….
Written May 2, 2006
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Es una playa de suave oleaje o hay muchas olas y viento?
Written March 16, 2020
douz2001
Hersbruck, Germany
Wie ist im Februar das Wetter (Temperatur, Wind, Wasser) am Famara Beach? Sind zu dieser Zeit alle Restaurants geöffnet oder sind da eher weniger Urlauber dort?
Danke schon ma vorab für eure Unterstützung,
Anja
Written January 9, 2018
Can anyone tell me if this beach has ramp access or step access? I have a double buggy and looking to visit here (not for swimming!) but want to know if I can actually get onto it! :) thanks in advance!
Written September 7, 2017
no its not really accessible by a wheel chair I could not get to it with sticks so but its well worth a visit the view is wonderful the breaking waves and raged rocks make it worth the trip
Written September 8, 2017
Has anyone been on the local bus to FamarA. Considering it for a day out from Costa teguise
Written July 26, 2016
Difficult nah!
A piece of cake.Direct bus 31 or 33 runs several times a day more at weekends direct from C.T and takes less than 30 mins.Buses cheap and very reliable.Buy a reloadable card from Arrecife bus station for 10% fare reduction.The phone app is excellent for journey planning.We have gone virtually everywhere by bus.Helpful drivers too.
Written November 21, 2017
Ciao io sarò a Lanza tra una settimana e mi fermerò per tre.. cerco un alloggio..sapete consigliarmi come muoverrmi.. budget da investire per l'alloggio 250 euro, tutto il periodo. Grazie
Written October 11, 2015
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