Playa Matagorda — Lanzarote

Playa Matagorda

Not at its best today

Sustained gusts from late morning into early afternoon. Slightly choppy sea, with waves up to 0.6 m. Conditions should be assessed carefully.

AURA Score
6.3

Mattina

6.2

Not at its best today

Pomeriggio

6.4

Not at its best today

Hourly cloud cover trend

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24%12
20%14
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Hourly wind trend

🏖️ spiaggia20 km/h30 km/h0822 km/h37 km/h1019 km/h37 km/h1219 km/h37 km/h1420 km/h30 km/h1620 km/h30 km/h1820 km/h30 km/h20

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About the beach

Tías · Lanzarote

Playa Matagorda is a light-coloured sand beach suited to an easy day by the sea, with several services close at hand. The water is generally calm. Check wind and waves before setting off, as conditions can change quickly from one side of an island to another. Suitable for families with children.

Blue FlagGenerally calm waterFamily-friendlyLimited parkingOn-site services (seasonal)

Beach features

  • Sand: sand — Sandy beach, comfortable for laying out a towel.
  • Exposure: Southeast — sun all day long
  • Services: Parking, Sunbed and umbrella rentalDisponibilità stagionale: verifica prima di partire.

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Playa Matagorda

Parcheggi, stabilimenti e bar nei dintorni

Apri mappa

By camper

Beach access and a reliable nearby base for your camper.

Getting to the beach

Parking is limited: with a camper, check access, manoeuvring space and local restrictions first.

Where to base yourself

Área de Acampada de Papagayo

Campsite with camper pitches

≈ 19 km straight-line · open the map for the route

Area stagionale con piazzole per caravan e autocaravan; verifica apertura e prenotazione prima di arrivare.

Source checked: Área de Acampada de Papagayo · Cabildo de Lanzarote · 2026-09-10

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Verified on 9 Sept 2026 · Sources: Catálogo General de Playas y Zonas de Baño de Canarias, Gobierno de Canarias / GESPLAN

Wind at the beach

Grecale from the north-east

Speed

20 km/h

Gusts 38 km/h

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Lateral

Blows along the coast, with limited effect on the water.

Sea details

  • Sea: Light chop
  • Waves: 0.5 m
  • Water temperature: 24°C·
  • Wind direction: Grecale (north-east)