Playa de Montaña Roja is a beach nestled in the town of Yaiza, on the island of Lanzarote, within the province of Las Palmas. This semi-urban beach stretches over a length of 260 meters with a variable width ranging from 7 to 20 meters. The beach is noted for its golden and fine sand, which contributes to its scenic beauty.
The beach is easily accessible, with options to reach by foot, car, or bus service available on Line 6. However, visitors should be prepared for the beach's mostly rocky terrain, which can make access to the sea challenging due to slippery rocks. Despite this, the beach offers an extraordinary experience with its unique location near a volcano, providing breathtaking views. A nearby bar offers refreshments, enhancing the beach experience, especially during late hours.
In terms of amenities, Playa de Montaña Roja is quite basic with no provision for toilets, showers, or trash cans. The beach does not permit nudism and does not offer rental services for sunbeds or umbrellas. Furthermore, there are no sports or playground areas, nautical clubs, or facilities for scuba diving. However, visitors can find dining options in nearby restaurants.
The beach's occupancy level can vary, ranging from low to medium or even full at times. Despite its rocky nature which may not be ideal for bathers, it is known for the ferries that frequently pass by, creating an exciting surf.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
Best restaurants near Playa de Montaña Roja include Grill Steak House, La Choza, Restaurante Natura Beach, Ristorante Italiano Luna Rossa, Flavours and Faro 35.
Visitor reviews highlight the unique charm of the beach, with its exciting surf created by the ferries and the breathtaking views from the nearby volcano. The beach's beauty is also praised, despite its rocky nature making it less ideal for bathers. Some visitors, however, find the beach to be just average, with limited facilities and difficult access due to slippery rocks.
Visitors to Playa de Montaña Roja often stay in the nearby town of Playa Blanca, which offers a range of accommodations from hotels to holiday apartments. Many choose this area not only for the beach itself but also for its proximity to other attractions on the island, making it a convenient base for exploring Lanzarote.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 28.8613212 / Longitude: -13.8601228
Playa de Montaña Roja is located in Lanzarote. The following map of Playa de Montaña Roja shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 21°C/25.1°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 28.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 22.6 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.7 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:12/20:50 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 11.3 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.8 |
| Cloud Cover | 39% |
| Speed | 13.8 km/h |
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| Gusts | 24.5 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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