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Playa Honda
ℹ️Practical info — Playa Honda
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- The seaside promenade connects Puerto del Carmen to Arrecife, making it first-rate for renting a bike.
- The town is right next to the airport; watching planes take off and land from the beach is a very popular activity.
- It can be windy on Lanzarote, so the more sheltered sections of the beach are best for sunbathing.
- It is less touristy than Puerto del Carmen, offering more authentic Canarian tapas bars.
- Parking near the beach can be difficult on weekends; try parking a few streets inland.
🍽 Food
Enjoy these wrinkled Canarian potatoes with spicy sauce in a tapas bar right on the promenade.
Visit the seafood restaurants along the seaside promenade for the fresh catch of the day.
Try desserts or dishes made with this traditional roasted grain flour in local eateries.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The main local mall for fashion, electronics, and a large supermarket.
Stroll along the main promenade and discover small boutiques and souvenir shops.
Walk towards the airport end for a quieter and more expansive stretch of beach.
Wander away from the beach to explore the quiet streets with their traditional white Canarian architecture.
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Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Playa Honda is a pleasant town popular with locals and visitors alike. It features a more relaxed alternative to the busier tourist resorts, featuring a beautiful miles-long promenade first-rate for walks, cycling, or simply enjoying the sea breeze. Its main beach, Playa Honda, is a wide sandy stretch good for sunbathing and water sports. The town is also a foodie's paradise, with a variety of restaurants and tapas bars along the Avenida serving fresh seafood and traditional Canarian dishes. Culturally, the town gives a glimpse into authentic Lanzarote life, away from the major resorts. Its proximity to the capital, Arrecife, and the César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport makes it a highly convenient destination. Visitors can easily explore the island from here, including the volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya National Park. The best time to visit is all year round thanks to the island's mild climate, but spring and autumn offer particularly pleasant temperatures. Getting there is straightforward as the town is just a short taxi ride from the airport.
- Location: Spain
- Top sights: Iglesia Santa Elena · Playa de Guacimeta · Playa la Concha
- Nearby: Arrecife (4 km)
- Population: ~61.351
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Jul, Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
| Rain mm | 13 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 20 | 17 |
Geography
Facts
- Long sandy beach ideal for families.
- Popular promenade with restaurants and bars.
- Just a few minutes from Lanzarote Airport.
- Local atmosphere away from major tourist hubs.
- Excellent conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
- Well-connected to the capital, Arrecife.
- Large Deiland shopping centre nearby.
- Mild and sunny climate all year round.
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Sights in the town Playa Honda (7)
Playa del Cable
Beach on the Spanish coast, in Playa Honda, Lanzarote.
Parque Temático🌳 park
Theme park in Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain.
Airplane landing
Viewpoint in Playa Honda overlooking the airport runway.
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