Kayak and snorkel in Papagayo Beach

Why Kayaking and snorkelling in Papagayo Beach?

The crystal clear waters of the different beaches of Papagayo offer an idyllic setting for this sport. The blue waters are reminiscent of the Caribbean. In addition, as a backdrop we have the islet of Lobos and Fuerteventura. Being in the south of the island, the climate is ideal all year round. During the tour we can also see the Ajaches Cliffs, declared a Natural Site of National Interest in 1987. Thanks to the fusion of sea and lava it creates a spectacle worth seeing from our kayak. Papagayo Beach are one of the beast place to do kayak in Canary Islands.

What are we going to do during these three hours to sea kayaking lanzarote?

First we will prepare all the material and we will have an explanatory class on how to handle the kayak, different safety rules and what we will see during our trip. From Las Coloradas beach we will see different corners, cliffs and caves, all made by the lava of the volcanoes during centuries. We will also have the opportunity to visit different virgin beaches that are located in this area of the island. To finish the first part of our excursion we will arrive at the Papagayo Beach. There we can swim, have a picnic and snorkeling in Lanzarote.

Once we have recharged our body with energy we will continue to the incredible cliffs of this activity, Los Ajaches. During the trip we will explain the different eruptions, the conquest of the Canary Islands or pirate attacks among many other stories. In addition to seeing the great value of our Biosphere Reserve.

Characteristics of Papagayo Beach

• There are eight unspoilt beaches and coves: Playa Mujeres, Caletón del Cobre, Caletón de San Marcial, Playa del Pozo, Playa de la Cera, Playa de Papagayo, Caleta del Congrio and Playa Puerto Muleas.
• The group of these beaches and coves together with the Pozos de San Marcial del Rubicón declared as a Natural Monument
• The 8 beaches of Papagayo are part of the Natural Monument of Los Ajaches.
• This massif and its surroundings are the oldest territory of Lanzarote. More than 14 million years old

Meeting point

We will meet at Las Coloradas Beach, the starting point of our activity. The beach is just beside Hotel the Mirador Papagayo, at the street Las Palmas, 5. The meeting point is easy to find.

What does this activity include?

• Material
• Snacks (fruit, chocolate bar and water)
• Monitor
• Didactic cards
• Photos and/or video
• Insurance
• Transfers to the beach from where the activity begins

What should we bring?

• Footwear that can get wet
• Swimming trunks or trousers that can get wet
• Towel
• Sun cream

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At Tip and Trips we want you to enjoy Tenerife, its gastronomy, its culture, but also all the possibilities that every corner of the island has to offer. That’s why we suggest you “The perfect day”, depending on the timetable you choose for this activity. And if you have any questions, write to us!

What to do after the kayak in Lanzarote?

After kayak and snorkel in Papagayo beach, we recommend you to visit the different beaches in the area and finish with a drink at the Restaurant El Chiringuito or Casa El Barba, both in Playa Papagayo. If you feel like sightseeing we recommend you to visit the Castle of Las Coloradas, built between 1742 and 1744. A visit to the lighthouse of Pechiguera or Marina Rubión is also a must in Lanzarote. To end the day, a 30-minute drive from Playa Papagayo we recommend you go to El Charco de los Clicos to enjoy a sunset on the beachfront while you have a drink.