Beaches

Haría is set in an elevated valley within the northern region of Lanzarote. However, as one is never far away from the ocean on this desert island, many beaches can be found within a few minutes drive from the village.

Arrieta: La Garita (photo above) is the closest beach, popular with families and close to shops and restaurants.

Punta Mujeres: a coastal village just north of Arrieta with many ‘piscinas’ – small swimming pools built into the lava with steps – that are free for anyone to use. Great for calm swimming in the often choppy waters that are characteristic of the northern end of the island, and a good area for snorkelling.

Playa del Risco: only accessible via steep footpath or by boat, this is the perfect beach for anyone who doesn’t like crowds.

Orzola: there are several more isolated, very attractive beaches in the extreme north of the island. Caleton blanco (photo below) is a bright, white sandy beach hemmed by lava offering very calm and shallow water which is perfect for small children.

Famara: a spectacular beach which stretches for several kilometers below the cliffs of Haría’s risco (below).