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Playa del Papagayo

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Crescent of golden sand crowded with beachgoers below brown volcanic slopes, dark rocks in the foreground

Hemmed in by the punta's craggy cliffs, deliciously unspoilt and protected Playa del Papagayo is one of Lanzarote's loveliest beaches, with pale-gold sand and aqua waters. It's popular, though, so head over early to enjoy it in peace.

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