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By Carlo M

“Black beach behind the salinas”

Sep 2023

Black beach behind the salinas

By Beatriz M

“Nice beach”

Feb 2023

It may not be ideal for swimming because of the wind and rocks but it is perfect for taking pictures.

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mamaminx

Montreal, Canada662 contributions

Very dangerous

Aug 2023 • Family

It’s a very rocky beach with small black rocks and sand. Walked to beach and wanted to walk along it. You literally sink into sand about 6inches to a foot. It tried to balance myself and pulled my foot out and then lost my shoe. Hang to dig below inches of rock to finally find it. Too dangerous and definitely it enjoyable. I do not recommend a side from looking or from afar.

Written August 25, 2023

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Carlo M

Milan, Italy299 contributions

Black beach behind the salinas

Sep 2023 • Couples

Fully volcanic beach made by smooth lava pyroclasts. The view is amazing just sparating the ocean from the salinas de Janubio. Strong wind and great waves. No sand and only lava and rocks not easy to have a swim.

Written September 22, 2023

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Beatriz M

Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions

Nice beach

Feb 2023 • Friends

This beach is very beautiful. It may not be ideal for swimming because of the wind and rocks but it is perfect for taking pictures. It was very interesting for me as I had never been to a black beach before. It is very different than sand. It does not stick to your body. It also does not hurt. I think everyone should have this experience of going to a black sand beach if you are on Lanzarote and this beach is good for this because it is near Los Hervideros, El Golfo.

Written February 20, 2023

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Sorcha

Belfast, UK109 contributions

Black sand beach

Jun 2018

This has become more popular in the last 15 years, but note, you will find folks here who prefer to sunbathe in the nude :) The waves here can be very very powerful, and the undertow very dangerous, so most people either just sunbathe, or wander along the beach looking for fragments of peridot, or play in the very edges of the surf as it runs up the beach (it can still knock you off your feet). It is possible to go swimming here when it's utterly calm, but you do have to be aware of the sea conditions.
There are no amenities whatsoever.
One of my favourite beaches on Lanzarote.

Written November 29, 2018

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Stewartclmiddleton

Great Yarmouth, UK61 contributions

An unusual site

Jun 2015 • Couples

This is well worth a visit to see salt being produced from sea water, in pools that gradually allow the water to evaporate in the harsh sun in centuries old lagoos, well worth a visit to see something so unusual..... and it is free.

Written June 15, 2015

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Mark

Thorpe Bay, UK97 contributions

Was passing and recommend it for a stop and look

Passing the salt ponds is certainly worth a stop and browse
They are centuries old and remarkable
I would not go out of my way for the visit but there are a few sights to break up the day if you are going to or from the timanfire park (self drive)

Written August 16, 2014

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Discerning travel

Richmond-upon-Thames, UK279 contributions

Wild

Aug 2018

If you want an authentic beach in Lanzarote, then this is it. Black sand lay before the raw Atlantic sea that constantly looks angry and dangerous. It’s hard to get to, this very few people.
You will need to take all food and water with you as there is nothing there.

Written August 26, 2018

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Shruti S

Hoofddorp, The Netherlands25 contributions

amazing sunset view

Dec 2016

the place is perfect for sunset , pinkish colours in sky during evening makes it worth a visit , should be visited if you have already visited other major attraction

Written December 25, 2016

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SpectralMirror

Birchington, UK286 contributions

A point of interest along the way

Feb 2016 • Couples

It is interesting to learn and discover more about how such a dry island sustains itself, the ecology, the salt and the desalination, but there is not much information other than in the guidebooks and it would seem only one place to stop, park and take a couple of pics.

Written February 27, 2016

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Katherine3691

Lincoln, UK28 contributions

See where lanzarote sea salt comes from

Feb 2016 • Solo

Nice views too see from car parks on road side, looking down on the salt fields. If you are lucky you may be able to see the men working on gathering in the salt. Nice photo opportunity different colours very interesting.

Written February 21, 2016

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