La Cantería beach

A surfing beach in the north of Lanzarote

The most exotic and most northern beach in Lanzarote is a surfer’s paradise and an unbeatable destination if you are looking for sunshine or trekking with impressive views. Known as La Cantería, this beach of pale fine sand is situated next to the fishing village of Órzola, which is the connection point with La Graciosa and the other islets of the Chinijo archipelago and a real joy to visit. The feeling of peace and freedom which you are guaranteed is priceless, despite being close to the fishing village.

Rest and relaxation with views of La Graciosa

The name of La Cantería turns up in many surfing conversations and not exactly in beginners’. However, in a few minutes either on foot or by car from Órzola you will find the perfect haven, just take a book and something to eat and enjoy the day. With excellent views of La Graciosa and protected from the wind by the cliffs of Famara, there is another cove easily reached on foot at low tide. This corner of the island can compete with any natural place in the Canary Islands

Length

300 m

Nudist zone

Parking

Sin vigilancia

Viento

Oleaje fuerte

Haría

Bathe with caution

Sustainability

- Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats.
- Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
- Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants from the environment.
- Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
- Do not use soap or gel in the showers located at the entrance to the beach.
- Try to use ocean- friendly sun creams.
- Pets are prohibited at most beaches. Make sure you can take them beforehand.
- Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.) or activities that might be bothersome, such as ball games.