Crowd factor – Low, mainly residents
Beauty factor – Pretty beach in the main harbour
Sheltered from winds
Surf factor – forget it
Rips – none.
Local facilities – If you are willing to walk about 4oo meters yes
Access – Walk along the promenade from local parking for port nearby
Playa de la Arena
In depth information
Playa de la Arena is a very sheltered beach set inside the main harbour of Arrecife. The water is clear and safe.
About
The beach exists where you would never expect to find a pretty golden sand beach, right inside the main Arrecife harbour.
Set to one side in a corner of the harbour entry the beach is quite pretty with nice sand and rocks either side.
South facing with a high beach wall behind there is great shelter from the prevailing Lanzarote Northerly winds.
Swimming is safe as there are no rips, currents or waves in such a sheltered harbour location.
Summary of Playa de la Arena
Pretty beach that is very safe for the whole family. Normally there are few people on the beach and it is very sheltered from any strong winds.