Playa del Janubio
Playa del Janubio
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mamaminx
Montreal, Canada668 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
It’s a very rocky beach with small black rocks and sand. Walked to beach and wanted to walk along it. You literally sink into sand about 6inches to a foot. It tried to balance myself and pulled my foot out and then lost my shoe. Hang to dig below inches of rock to finally find it. Too dangerous and definitely it enjoyable. I do not recommend a side from looking or from afar.
Written 25 August 2023
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Carlo M
Milan, Italy299 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Fully volcanic beach made by smooth lava pyroclasts. The view is amazing just sparating the ocean from the salinas de Janubio. Strong wind and great waves. No sand and only lava and rocks not easy to have a swim.
Written 22 September 2023
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
This beach is very beautiful. It may not be ideal for swimming because of the wind and rocks but it is perfect for taking pictures. It was very interesting for me as I had never been to a black beach before. It is very different than sand. It does not stick to your body. It also does not hurt. I think everyone should have this experience of going to a black sand beach if you are on Lanzarote and this beach is good for this because it is near Los Hervideros, El Golfo.
Written 20 February 2023
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Sorcha
Belfast, UK109 contributions
Jun 2018
This has become more popular in the last 15 years, but note, you will find folks here who prefer to sunbathe in the nude :) The waves here can be very very powerful, and the undertow very dangerous, so most people either just sunbathe, or wander along the beach looking for fragments of peridot, or play in the very edges of the surf as it runs up the beach (it can still knock you off your feet). It is possible to go swimming here when it's utterly calm, but you do have to be aware of the sea conditions.
There are no amenities whatsoever.
One of my favourite beaches on Lanzarote.
There are no amenities whatsoever.
One of my favourite beaches on Lanzarote.
Written 29 November 2018
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Stewartclmiddleton
Great Yarmouth, UK61 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
This is well worth a visit to see salt being produced from sea water, in pools that gradually allow the water to evaporate in the harsh sun in centuries old lagoos, well worth a visit to see something so unusual..... and it is free.
Written 15 June 2015
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Mark
Thorpe Bay, UK97 contributions
Passing the salt ponds is certainly worth a stop and browse
They are centuries old and remarkable
I would not go out of my way for the visit but there are a few sights to break up the day if you are going to or from the timanfire park (self drive)
They are centuries old and remarkable
I would not go out of my way for the visit but there are a few sights to break up the day if you are going to or from the timanfire park (self drive)
Written 16 August 2014
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Discerning travel
Richmond-upon-Thames, UK279 contributions
Aug 2018
If you want an authentic beach in Lanzarote, then this is it. Black sand lay before the raw Atlantic sea that constantly looks angry and dangerous. It’s hard to get to, this very few people.
You will need to take all food and water with you as there is nothing there.
You will need to take all food and water with you as there is nothing there.
Written 26 August 2018
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Shruti S
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands25 contributions
Dec 2016
the place is perfect for sunset , pinkish colours in sky during evening makes it worth a visit , should be visited if you have already visited other major attraction
Written 25 December 2016
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SpectralMirror
Birchington, UK286 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
It is interesting to learn and discover more about how such a dry island sustains itself, the ecology, the salt and the desalination, but there is not much information other than in the guidebooks and it would seem only one place to stop, park and take a couple of pics.
Written 27 February 2016
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Katherine3691
Lincoln, UK28 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
Nice views too see from car parks on road side, looking down on the salt fields. If you are lucky you may be able to see the men working on gathering in the salt. Nice photo opportunity different colours very interesting.
Written 21 February 2016
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