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14 Lanzarote Beaches - San Bartholme
By John Plumb
San Bartholme is the most central of the islands seven municipalities separating the two contrasting landscapes of the north and south of the island. There are relatively few beaches in this area, although we did have visited three on our many trips to the area.
The first beach is known as Guacimeta. This 1,050m stretch of beach of toasted sand and calm waters is quite exceptional as beaches go, except that it's a bit too close to the airport for my liking. Parking was good and it can be accessed via guaguas (autobus). There are Shops, Bar/Restaurants, Public telephones and a pleasant promenade so it's nevertheless a beach worth a visit.
The second beach is in a semi-developed area beside the airport and the Guacimeta beach and is known as Playa Honda. At 1,900m.long and 85m wide it is the biggest in this area and consists of medium grained golden sand and calm waters making it ideals for families and creating good conditions for windsurfing. It is about 5 minutes drive from the airport, so the noise from aircrafts will not spoil your fun and it's easy to park.
We call it our 'Last Day' beach !
Do you have to be out of your accommodation early ?
Are you on a late afternoon or evening flight ?
Are you to do something with the children without them getting too worked up on the last day ?
Are you stressed at the thought of spending hours at the airport before you fly home ?
Then, trust me when I say, this beach and Playa Honda generally is a great place to visit en-route home.
Here are my views of it :
+ The Beach is fantastic ;
+ The whole area of Playa Honda is not directly aimed at us tourists, so you leave Lanzarote having experienced the canarian side of it ;
+ There are a great selection of restaurants along the beach front serving traditional Spanish Tapas and the Spanish Omelette in "to die for". There is other quality canarian food available as well as things for the children (if they the fussy type) ; and
+ It has a range of other shops on hand to keep you well occupied (duty free goods, gifts etc).
Finally, we have La Concha, 250m Long and 10m wide, Fine golden sand, and calm waters.
La Concha beach is next to the development of the same name just on the outskirts of the capaital, Arrecife. Good parking again and accessible via guaguas (autobus) and a small promenade of shops and bar/restaurants.
About the Author
John Plumb, frequent visitor to Lanzarote, a place that is now my 'home from home' having taken the plunge into villa ownership on the island - See http://www.villa-rochelle.co.uk
John is also the administrator of the "Lanzarote Villa Owners Club" @ http://www.lanzvillaowners.com
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