Famara: Beach, Cliff and Ocean

Landscape

Playa de Famara is located in the Parque Natural del Archipiélago Chinijo and begins in the village of La Caleta de Famara. It stretches for several kilometres to the foothills of the similarly named Risco de Famara. Fine, light-brown sand lies in front of large dunes that were formed by the prevailing trade winds and support sparse vegetation. At low tide, large, shallow pools of calm water form. The wet sand can reflect the walls of Risco de Famara like a large natural mirror.

Holiday Apartment in Famara

When choosing a holiday apartment in Famara, you can compare travel dates, room categories, and cancellation policies on the respective offer pages. Your own dates and priorities remain the benchmark for further planning around water, routes, views, and culture. When selecting accommodation in Famara, different focuses can therefore be weighed alongside one another: the coast with its water and wind-related activities, the volcanic Risco with hiking and views, and cultural destinations in the surrounding area. The stated travel dates, room category, and cancellation policies provide the comparable details on the respective offer pages and keep the decision aligned with your own priorities.

The different themes can be considered separately: water, landscape, viewpoints, events, and museums each set their own priorities for your planning. A clear structure is maintained for different daily routines.

Water and Wind

Playa de Famara is suitable for learning and practising surfing, bodyboarding, kitesurfing, and wind foiling. It has strong waves and strong sea currents; particular caution is required when swimming.

Nature and Views

Risco de Famara is a volcanic cliff that is suitable for hiking and photography. From there, you can enjoy views of the ocean and the island of La Graciosa. Paragliding flights are offered over the cliffs and beach of Famara through the services of a specialised company.

The viewpoints Mirador de El Risco de Famara, Mirador Del Bosquecillo, and Mirador Rincón de Haría are located in the immediate vicinity of Famara. Playa de San Juan beach is also located in the immediate vicinity of Famara.

Events and museums complement this landscape-based comparison with time-related and cultural themes.

Events

Famara Total is a recurring trail-running event in Caleta de Famara. On 14 August 2025, the Vertical Nocturna of the tenth edition of Famara Total started; it covered 6.5 kilometres and 600 metres of elevation gain at night, from the pier of Caleta de Famara to the Ermita de Las Nieves.

Culture

The Casa Museo Palacio Spínola museum, the Galería de Arte diVINO museum, and the Museo Lagomar museum are located in the surrounding area of Famara. The Museo Centro de Interpretación Punta Mujeres museum is also located nearby.

Other Places

Sóo, Caleta De Sebo, Teseguite, Tahiche, Los Valles, Guatiza, Oasis De Nazaret, Muñique

To the higher-level travel overview: Teguise.