papagayo

Papagayo is in the center of what are probably the most beautiful series of beaches on the island, located approximately 5km east of Playa Blanca. It can be difficult to find, but you can access it either by driving across unpaved roads (where insurance may not cover your rental car), or by boat from Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca. The beautiful views and quiet coves make it well worth the trip. With recent additions of a toll booth (3 Euros) to pay for some smoothing of the road surface, access tends to be much easier than in the past. Shame really, but the addition of a few more tourists doesn’t do anything to alter the natural beauty of this part of the island. It was originally a nude beach, but with the recent increase in popularity, this is pretty well limited to nearby Playa Mujeres or Punto Muelle.