4 beaches path in Playa Quemada - Lanzarote

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Starting from the village of Playa Quemada, this short hike provides access to 4 hardly visited beaches. There's nothing complicated about the route, apart from a few overhangs above the cliffs, which can be impressive, especially on windy days. The 4 beaches in question are Playa Quemada, Playa de la Arena, Playa del Paso and Playa la Casa. The latter holds a little surprise in store.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 290 m
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    Descent: - 287 m
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    Highest point: 84 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m
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Playa de la Casa
The Playa de la Casa garden
Playa del Paso
Playa del Paso

Description of the walk

Start:Park on one of Playa Quemada's streets and head for the seafront, which can't be far away!

(S/E) Walk directly along the beach in a South-Easterly direction.

(1) Leave the beach and take the footpath to Calle de la Playa de la Arena, then turn left.

(2) Leave the street to take the path on the left that climbs the cliff.

(3) Follow the path until you reach the Playa de la Arena.

(4) Continue along the path until you reach Playa del Paso.

(5) Continue along the path until you reach Playa de la Casa.

(6) Descend to the beach and garden. Return to Playa Quemada via the reverse route (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Playa Quemada
  2. 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 6 m - Trail fork
  3. 2 : km 0.26 - alt. 16 m - Calle playa de la Arena
  4. 3 : km 0.58 - alt. 24 m - Playa de la Arena
  5. 4 : km 1.53 - alt. 20 m - Playa del Paso
  6. 5 : km 3.05 - alt. 14 m - Playa de la Casa
  7. 6 : km 3.11 - alt. 13 m - The garden and the grotto
  8. S/E : km 6.34 - alt. 7 m - Playa Quemada

Notes

Start:Park on one of Playa Quemada's streets and head for the seafront, which can't be far away!

⚠️As is often the case (everywhere) on Lanzarote, there's no water on the route and virtually no shade. So bring your water bottle, cap and sunscreen.

Worth a visit

Please note:During the hike, you can swim at one of the beaches.
We chose Playa de la Arena because it's the only one with sand. The others are pebbles.
At Playa del Paso, there are a number of more or less demolished buildings that can provide shade!
At Playa de la Casa, 3 things:
- On the South-West side, a grotto and an attractive landscaped garden,
- On the North-East side, at the end of the beach, a small cave for shade,
- Still on the North-East side, behind some rocks that can easily be crossed, a small hidden cave, very nice, with shade here too. Great for a picnic break.

Amenities: Although Playa Qemada is very quiet, there are 2 or 3 restaurants, including one on the seafront, where you can quench your thirst or have a bite to eat at the end of your walk.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
lesignal
lesignal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this hike on 7 January 2026. The weather was beautiful.
A very pretty walk along the coast with beautiful beaches.
Upon arrival at Casa Beach, we had a magnificent and surprising surprise that really made the trip worthwhile.

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ffrantz
ffrantz

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy walk that takes us through a wild and fairly desert-like landscape.
Easy to find and park. It took us 2½ hours, but it's 7.7 km long.
The garden and cave at the end of the path are well worth the effort, as they are so surprising.

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BRUNO61250
BRUNO61250

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike. Pleasant route. You go from beach to beach via the path that follows the cliffs without any danger.
Superb view. I admired the dolphins swimming below.

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caro33*
caro33*
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk along the coastline, ending at a very pleasant garden.
And a very parish specific to Brittany curiosity too.
Remember to bring an unusual object or something you don't mind leaving behind.
On the day we did the hike, it was difficult to swim at the last two beaches because of the waves

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Vieux débris toxique
Vieux débris toxique

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb. No one else around. The view is splendid and you can swim at four beaches. No difficulty and no problem with vertigo. The path is very safe. A must-do

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myradon72
myradon72

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and beautiful hike, with a short round trip but some lovely views of the sea and volcanoes. Not very busy in the morning (we left at 10am from Playa Quémada) but more crowded in the late morning and early afternoon. The route along the cliffs is more impressive, but if you are prone to vertigo, prefer the "top" circuit. A pleasant surprise at the end of the walk is the discovery of a very pretty and unusual secret garden of uncertain origin, where you can leave a "souvenir". An ideal spot for a picnic or in the nearby cave by the sea.
Good shoes, sun cream, hat and water are recommended.

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gisou42
gisou42

Very nice walk to discover Lanzarote in a different way, with a swim and a surprise in the Secret Garden at the end of the route ☺️

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Bernard0731
Bernard0731

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

If you have a small decorative object or craft that you could part with, bring it with you and you'll see why. Swimming possible even in January. Paragliding site too (landing on the beach and upstream).

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beretzl
beretzl

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely seaside walk.

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VALARI
VALARI

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The walk was done in bright sunshine and was not particularly difficult, but it is better to take the higher route if you are afraid of heights or are not comfortable on steep paths. The discovery of the beaches was uninteresting, but there were very few people and the icing on the cake was the last beach, which enchanted us.

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virgule
virgule

To be continued

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overdrive38
overdrive38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly short walk in terms of distance and walking time. In the end, it took us 6 hours because we went swimming several times. There was hardly anyone on the beaches, and the island seemed to belong to us for a few moments. The description is fairly reliable. You have to start on the beach and then look for the hiking trail that climbs the cliffs, which you can follow to the end without getting lost. There are, in fact, a few intersections that cast doubt at times. The GPS track is reliable from one end to the other. Remember to bring sun cream, water and water shoes for swimming (pebble beaches). The last beach with the landscaped garden is very nice and original. It's a great walk, with a succession of easy ascents and descents between each beach.

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Valerie D
Valerie D
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk
Beautiful gravel beaches follow one another along a winding path
A cactus garden rounds off this lovely walk!

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fagnoni
fagnoni

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This is a lovely walk starting out from a very pretty fishing village, far from the tourist crowds of Playa Blanca and the like! The path is fairly clear and, as indicated by the author, takes you to 4 almost deserted beaches (the last 2-3 are completely deserted). There are a few tricky sections for those prone to fear of heights, although nothing is dangerous. If that's the case, it's best to take the part furthest to the left between stages 3 and 4.
I'm not posting any photos so that the surprise is complete, because it really is surprising. Personally, I went for a swim at Playa Casa. You should stay on this beach for a while and take the time to look at the other places indicated, especially the hidden cave, which would be a perfect place for a picnic (even though we preferred to eat in the village at the end of the walk to Casa Tino, and we didn't regret it).

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