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5.9

Pleasant

Playa de la Madera

Tinguatón, Spain

#286 out of 519 in Canary Islands

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Black sand Deserted Sand bottom Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Casas Del Islote • 3.8 km

Map of beach

National Park Timanfaya National Park

4.7km

National Park Montañas del Fuego Timanfaya | CACT

7km

Tourist Attraction Arco Piaf

10 - Exceptional 180m

Tourist Attraction Costa las Malvas

10 - Exceptional 940m

Tourist Attraction Montana Blanca

10 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Tenesera Lanzarote

9.4 - Excellent 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Piscine naturelle

8.6 - Excellent 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Coulée de lave Caldera Blanca

5.5km

Tourist Attraction La casita de los Mangolos

9 - Excellent 6.3km

Tourist Attraction La tricueva de los mangolosos

8.6 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Montañas del Fuego / Timanfaya | CACT

7.8 - Very good 6.9km

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About

Playa de la Madera is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 165th place out of 277 beaches in the Las Palmas region 192.5 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Casas Del Islote settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and black sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa de la Madera coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to drive along a dirt road about 2km long. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de las Malvas, which has a rating of 5.9.

Playa de la Madera (Las Palmas) is located outside the Casas Del Islote settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Lanzarote, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

7 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Casas Del Islote • 3.8 km

Map of beach

National Park Timanfaya National Park

4.7km

National Park Montañas del Fuego Timanfaya | CACT

7km

Tourist Attraction Arco Piaf

10 - Exceptional 180m

Tourist Attraction Costa las Malvas

10 - Exceptional 940m

Tourist Attraction Montana Blanca

10 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Tenesera Lanzarote

9.4 - Excellent 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Piscine naturelle

8.6 - Excellent 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Coulée de lave Caldera Blanca

5.5km

Tourist Attraction La casita de los Mangolos

9 - Excellent 6.3km

Tourist Attraction La tricueva de los mangolosos

8.6 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Montañas del Fuego / Timanfaya | CACT

7.8 - Very good 6.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Casa Tilama

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Casas Del Islote • 6.1km from center

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9km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Casa Chona

Entire Apartment

Tias • 6.6km from center

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9.1km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Mar y Montana Apartamento entero

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Casas Del Islote • 6.6km from center

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9.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

loft volcanes

Entire House

Tias • 6.8km from center

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9.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Finca la costa

Country House

Tias • 6.8km from center

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9.4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Glamping Caravan Lanzarote

Tent

Located at nearest locality

Casas Del Islote • 6.9km from center

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9.6km from the beach

6.9 Good

Lanzate

Homestay

Tias • 6.8km from center

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9.6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

CASA ACEQUIA

Entire Villa

Tias • 6.7km from center

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9.6km from the beach

6.3 Pleasant

LANZATE!

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Casas Del Islote • 6.7km from center

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9.7km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Villa El Inti

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Tias • 7.1km from center

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9.7km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Caravan Apartment

Entire Apartment

Tias • 7.2km from center

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9.7km from the beach

Apartment 2

Entire Apartment

Tias • 7.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.6 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

940m 12 min walk

Playa de las Malvas Playa de las Malvas

5.9 Pleasant

1.9km 24 min walk

Playa de Cho Gregorio Playa de Cho Gregorio

4.1 Frustrating

5.3km

Playa del Cochino Playa del Cochino

4.1 Frustrating

6.1km

Playa Teneza Playa Teneza

4.1 Frustrating

9km

Playa del Paso Playa del Paso

6.9 Good

10.8km

Playa de los Ciclos Playa de los Ciclos

6.9 Good

12.5km

Playa de Montana Bermeja Playa de Montana Bermeja

5.9 Pleasant

13.6km

Playa El Complejo Playa El Complejo

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Casas Del Islote • 3.8km

Main locality of province

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • 192.5km

Transport

Airport

ACE • 21km

Bus Station

Express Ferry Lanzarote • 36.8km

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5.9 Pleasant

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5.9 Pleasant

Nathan Kessler

10 Exceptional

Although it may not be ideal for swimming, the beach is still a wonderful spot to visit. The water is usually very calm, making it a great place to relax. Despite this, it is definitely worth checking out.

April 2023

Lumbar Luff

4 Frustrating

This beach is extremely hazardous due to strong undercurrents that almost caused me to lose my life. It's also impossible to walk on the scorching hot black sand without shoes. Overall, there are much better beaches to visit on Lanzarote.

April 2023

Liam Andersson

8 Very good

The beach can be reached by car through an unpaved road, but parking is limited. It's a small beach with black lava sand that is not maintained by any authority. Unfortunately, flotsam, particularly plastic, is not cleared out by the authorities, so you might have to take care of it yourself. The beach is also the starting point for a breathtaking hiking trail that spans about 12km from Timanfaya to El Golfo, along the cliffs.

April 2023

Zofia Kowalska

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning with striking black pebbles and impressive waves.

April 2023

Lila Neri

8 Very good

This beach is a great escape from the crowds of tourists, offering a unique opportunity to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy a fresh perspective on Timanfaya Park.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de la Madera?

The coastline of Playa de la Madera is covered with unusual black sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa de la Madera?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de la Madera, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de la Madera good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Playa de la Madera are usually strong.

Is the Playa de la Madera good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de la Madera secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa de la Madera?

Playa de la Madera can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de la Madera?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de la Madera.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de la Madera?

There are 200 places to stay in the Playa de la Madera area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de la Madera include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa de la Madera from parking?

The Playa de la Madera has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de la Madera?

There are 2 attractions near Playa de la Madera that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Arco Piaf located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de la Madera?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de la Madera is September. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de la Madera (Lanzarote) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de la Madera (Lanzarote) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.