Book a Lanzarote holiday and hit the beach

Those who want nothing more than to chill out on the beach on their Lanzarote holiday will not be disappointed.

There are numerous stretches of coastline along the island, some with black volcanic sand and dramatic scenery and others with powdery white sand.

In an article for the Independent, travel journalist Simone Kane said Playa Grade in the popular resort of Puerto del Carmen is a particularly attractive beach, with rows of umbrellas and a palm-lined promenade.

Another is Playa de la Garita in Arrieta, which is frequented by the locals and has a gentle curve of sand which leads down towards the shallow waters.

But if it's drama that holiday makers are after, they may want to head to El Golfo, where "wild" blue seas crash onto the black sands.

Families renting Lanzarote villas in Puerto del Carman will be able to spend a day or two on the beach in their own resort before hiring a car to explore a little further.

Puerto del Carman is just five kilometres from the island's capital Arrecife, so could also be a great place for those who want to visit the town during their break.

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