Playa Caleta del Congrio offers turquoise and crystalline waters and a huge expanse of soft golden sands with plenty of space families, couples and singles alike. Those wearing swimwear and those choosing to embrace the nudist option of which there are plenty.
Located in the South of the Island of Lanzarote Playa Caleta del Congrio is part of the Natural Park Ajaches there are a series of wild coves known as Papagayo beaches which consist of seven coves which the park presumes natural:
Papagayo, Puerto Muelas, Caleta del Congrio, Playa de la Cera, Playa del Pozo, Playa Mujeres and
San Martial. All of the beaches are a mix of naturist and textile and are connected by paths through the dunes and hills. One pays a small entrance fee for the park.
Caleta del Congrio offers a huge expanse of soft golden sand, which is embedded in a spectacular rocky backdrop of rough volcanic rock, and small caves. The turquoise and crystalline waters are very calm as all Ajaches.
Thanks to the clarity of its waters, snorkeling is one of the most recommended activities. There are also other types of water activities such as kayaking, excursions by boat and stand up paddle.
Caleta del Congrio was once intended exclusively for naturists, but today you will find the beach is also shared by many textiles especially in the summer months where they mix quite happily. Out of season it becomes again mainly enjoyed by naturists.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities You will find toilets and showers at the parking lot and welcomed shade at the bottom of the cliffs.
There are two restaurant-bars in Papagayo, situated overlooking the iconic Playa de Papagayo cove. These are the only places in the natural park with any services,
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access Access to this beach is without difficulty.
Getting There
- Town / County / State M-3404, Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Lanzarote
- Zip / Postal Code 35580
- Directions To visit Playa Caleta del Congrio take the LZ-2 in the direction of Yaiza.
Once past the village of Yaiza, you will come to a roundabout where you will take the exit to Playas de Papagayo.
You will then drive along a dirt-road. Continue until you reach the Protected Natural Park of Los Ajaches, access to the park is charged at around € 3.00 per car. A little further on, detour to where it is signposted as Caleta del Congrio is. This is your destination. You will share the carpark with many caravans.
Coordinates
- Latitude 28.84172785
- Longitude -13.78505101
- Sea Level (In Meters) 6
