EL REDUCTO BEACH IN ARRECIFE WELCOMES BACK 160 SUNBEDS AND 80 SUNSHADES
El Reducto Beach in Arrecife has a familiar sight back on its sand this week, with the return of a dedicated sunbed and sunshade service.
The new facilities began operating on Tuesday 22 September 2026, giving both Lanzarote residents and visitors another option for enjoying one of the capital's best-known urban beaches. The service has been introduced following a new municipal concession that will remain in place until 31 December 2029.
WHAT'S NEW AT EL REDUCTO BEACH?
The current arrangement provides 160 sunbeds and 80 sunshades. Ten of the sunbeds are specifically adapted for people with reduced mobility.
For visitors who need additional accessibility support, El Reducto also has an accessible, shaded solarium that can be used free of charge. The beach's lifeguard and rescue team can also provide access to amphibious chairs for people with reduced mobility who need assistance getting into the sea, with the service available on request.
That makes the return of the sunbed service about more than simply having somewhere comfortable to lie in the sun. It adds another practical facility to a beach that already caters for a wide range of visitors.
HOW MUCH DO SUNBEDS AND SUNSHADES COST?
According to the published information for the new service, the current prices are:
• Sunbed: €4
• Sunshade: €3.50
• Two sunbeds and one sunshade: €11.50
For anyone spending several hours at El Reducto, the combined option may be the most straightforward choice for couples or friends who want shade as well as somewhere to relax.
Opening times vary by season. The published timetable is 9am to 8pm from July through the end of September, with the service operating from 9am to 6pm during the low season.
As always, visitors should check locally if they are planning a beach day around a particular date, as seasonal arrangements can change.
WHY HAS THE SERVICE RETURNED?
The return of sunbeds and sunshades follows a public tender by Arrecife Town Hall after the municipality received the necessary authorisation from the coastal authorities.
The council has said the service was requested by local hotel businesses as well as being sought by regular beach users. El Reducto is surrounded by a significant concentration of hotels and other accommodation, making the beach particularly convenient for people staying in central Arrecife.
The timing is also interesting for tourism. The new service has arrived as the autumn season begins and as cruise activity in Arrecife gets underway. The town hall says the capital is due to receive around 100 cruise calls before the end of 2026.
For cruise passengers with several hours in Arrecife, El Reducto is within easy reach of the city centre and offers the chance to combine a beach visit with time around the waterfront and the capital's restaurants, cafés and shops.
EL REDUCTO: A BEACH FOR TOURISTS AND LOCALS
One of the attractions of El Reducto is its position within Arrecife itself. You do not need to travel to one of Lanzarote's resort towns to have a traditional beach day.
The long sandy bay sits alongside the seafront, close to accommodation, restaurants and the city's main urban areas. The beach has also retained its Blue Flag status, reflecting the range of facilities and services available there.
For residents, the return of the sunbed and sunshade service means another choice for a relaxed day by the sea without having to bring everything from home.
For tourists staying in Arrecife, it adds a little more of the traditional holiday-beach experience right on the doorstep.
For cruise visitors, it could be particularly useful because a few hours on the sand can be combined with exploring the capital rather than spending the whole excursion travelling elsewhere on the island.
ANOTHER CHANGE FOR ARRECIFE'S WATERFRONT
The renewed El Reducto beach service forms part of the wider evolution of Arrecife's waterfront, where the seafront, beach, hospitality businesses and cruise tourism increasingly overlap.
The new concession is scheduled to run until 31 December 2029, meaning visitors and residents should have access to the service for the next several years, subject to the terms of the concession and any future changes.
So, if you're planning a day at El Reducto this autumn, you can once again hire a sunbed and shade, settle beside the sea and enjoy one of Arrecife's most accessible city beaches without having to carry your own beach furniture.
QUICK GUIDE TO EL REDUCTO SUNBEDS
Location: Playa del Reducto, Arrecife, Lanzarote
Sunbeds: 160
Adapted sunbeds: 10
Sunshades: 80
Sunbed price: €4
Sunshade price: €3.50
Two sunbeds + one sunshade: €11.50
Summer hours: 9am–8pm
Low-season hours: 9am–6pm
Concession: Until 31 December 2029
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