Haria is the most northern of lanzarotes seven municipalities.

It may thank the sahara desert and strong winds for what a heap of regard as lanzarote finest beaches. The entire coastline is known as malpaís de la corona (“badlands”) and is strewn with white and golden sand which mingles intimately with volcanic magma forming little sheltered bays (a number of which are featured in this article), which are idealistic for swimming. This preominently rural area harbours a good deal of of the natural marvels of lanzarote such as jameos del agua and la cueva de los verdes (see my associated article 23xx on these attractions). Our basic of five beaches being reviewed in this area is known as el caletón blanco (“the large inlet”) measuring half a kilometre long and 9 m.

Wide, consisting of fine white sand. Camping is likewise allowed on the beach, but you’ll need to get prior municipal approval at the lanzarote town council (cabildo). There is liberal and abundant space for parking and the guaguas (autobus) likewise stops here. Our second beach is known as el risco, measuring 845m long and 8m broad and consisting of fine white sand.

This beach gets very windy, even even although isla graciosa shelters it to a degree from the rougher seas. It is a 400m climb down (and back up! ), so not for the faint hearted. The waves are moderate. Our third beach is known as caleta caballo, measuring 60 m long and 7m broad and consisting of white sand with pebbles.

It is windy with moderate waves offering good conditions for windsurfing. This is accessible by guaguas (autobus). Our fourth beach in this area is known as caleta del mojón, measuring 100 m long and 13m broad and consisting of fine white sand and picon (the little black lava stones many times found in gardens). Our fifth and final beach in this area is known as la garita, measuring 810m long and 5m broad and consisting of fine white/golden sand.

Calm waters make this a good practising ground before you take on the more inviolable waves elsewhere in the area. Different from the other rural beaches, this one is in a semi-urban area, has a boardwalk and services such as restaurants, refreshment stands, telephones, parking area, washrooms and even a children’s play area. It is accessible by guaguas (autobus). .

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