A beach wedding in Lanzarote sounds simple, but there are a few things to know before you picture bare feet in the sand. Here is how beach weddings actually work on the island, and how to get the look without the headaches.
Can you get married on the beach in Lanzarote?
You can hold a symbolic ceremony on many Lanzarote beaches, but public beaches are just that — public. You usually need a permit from the local council, there is no guaranteed privacy, sound systems are restricted, and you provide your own chairs, arch and shade. Wind is the other factor: afternoons on exposed beaches can be breezy enough to flatten a hairstyle and a flower arch.
Beach ceremony vs beachside venue
Many couples who start out wanting a literal beach wedding end up choosing a garden venue near the coast instead: the sea view and the light, but with shelter, privacy, power, seating, a bar and a kitchen already in place. El Jardín de Teguise sits minutes from Costa Teguise, so a garden ceremony here gives you the relaxed, barefoot feel with none of the logistics.
Best areas for a beach-style wedding
- Costa Teguise — sheltered bays, close to hotels, easy for guests.
- Playa Blanca — calmer water in the south, good for photos.
- Famara — dramatic cliffs and huge skies, but windy and exposed.
What to plan for
- Time the ceremony for late afternoon — softer light, lower wind.
- Bring a microphone and speaker; the sea is loud.
- Have a wet-weather and high-wind backup.
- Tell guests to bring flat shoes and sun cover.
Plan your Lanzarote beach wedding
We can arrange a beach ceremony or a garden ceremony with sea views — see our wedding packages and our wedding venue in Lanzarote, or get in touch.