Plans for Beach Kiosk in Lanzarote Submitted by Hotel Owner
Juan Francisco Rosa, head of Hotel Fariones Sociedad Anónima, has applied to the Canarian Coast Authority for permission to set up a kiosk and terrace on Los Fariones beach, located in front of the hotel. This area is classified as public maritime land.
The application, published in the Official Bulletin of the Canary Islands on Tuesday morning, allows for a 20-square-metre kiosk and a 44-square-metre terrace equipped with 44 chairs and ten umbrellas. The kiosk is proposed to sell drinks, fruit, ice creams, and packaged goods. Overall, the project aims to utilise 64 square metres of public land and includes plans to improve the existing wall in the area.
The project’s report indicates that the beach faces “high usage pressure” and requests approval for a four-year period, from 2026 to 2030. However, the official publication limits this to two years.
Rosa’s investment totals €73,702, including VAT, with the majority going towards the kiosk itself, waste management, safety studies, and wall improvements.
The project anticipates net profits of approximately €208,340 over four years, with a projected monthly fee of €2,980 payable to the Coast Authority, amounting to around €11,920.
The beach, situated between Playa Chica and Playa Grande, has been controversial in the past. Rosa had previously constructed a restricted access area with sunbeds and umbrellas, intending to charge €10 for entry, despite Spanish beaches being public. These previous works were carried out without the necessary permissions and resulted in fines for occupying public land. Rosa had also sought to lease 120 square metres of this beach for 75 years, a request that was denied due to concerns it did not serve the public interest.
