Outdoor & fun
Playa de Los Lances
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Playa de Los Lances is a long, windswept beach that extends for several kilometers along the Atlantic coast north of Tarifa. Its consistent, strong winds make it one of Europe's premier destinations for kitesurfing and windsurfing, attracting enthusiasts from around the world. The beach is also part of a natural area that serves as a haven for birdlife, with dunes and marshes hosting species like oystercatchers and sanderlings. Visitors can walk for miles on the soft sand, watch the colorful kites dance across the sky, or simply relax with views of the ocean and the distant mountains of Africa.
Don't miss
- Watch kitesurfers and windsurfers ride the strong winds along the shore.
- Walk the expansive beach and explore the dune system and adjacent wetlands.
- Birdwatch for migratory waders and other coastal species in the protected area.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Playa de Los Lances
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inLanzarote:Ferry ticket to Fuerteventura with free wifi4.6★ · 45 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$24 per personSee dates →
Most bookedGroup Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife4.9★ · 1,074 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$46 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleTangier Private Tour with Ferry & Lunch from Tarifa5★ · 454 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$267 per personSee dates →More attractions in Tarifa