Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Large open beach on Lanzarote's NE coast near Arrieta village; ENE-facing shore with the NE Alisios trade wind cross-onshore. Outside swell with moderate shorebreak in the southern section makes this an intermediate spot. Partly sheltered by a small harbour structure. Good alternative when Famara is overcrowded.
Arrieta is a small coastal village on the municipality of Haría, which is the northernmost municipality of island of Lanzarote. In 2021, the population of Arrieta was of 1064 inhabitants. The beach is famous and very popular among locals and tourists. As a tourist destination it is pretty crowded in the seasons and there are amenities for ~2000 guests in the direct vicinity of Arrieta.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Playa de la Garita · Arrieta.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Playa de la Garita · Arrieta, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Spain
Lat: 29.12, Lon: -13.47
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Playa de la Garita · Arrieta — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Large open beach on Lanzarote's NE coast near Arrieta village; ENE-facing sho... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Wind at Playa de la Garita · Arrieta tends toward moderate, so a 12–17m kite covers most sessions — adjusted for your body weight. Breeza works out the correct kite size for your setup and tells you whether today's conditions are actually worth rigging.
Safety at Playa de la Garita · Arrieta depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
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