Lanzarote Travel Guide
It’s beyond baffling that Lanzarote paints itself into a fly and flop corner. Yes, there are resorts across the island just waiting to pamper you into a fortnight of sun-soaked bliss. But really, where’s the fun in that? Especially when you find out what’s going on just beyond the hotel boundary. Food is being thermo-dynamically grilled by volcanic heat, surfers are tackling championship level waves and Europe’s largest underwater museum lies temptingly near on the coast. On some beaches, there’s a devil-may-care attitude to clothing – on others, divers are clad head to toe in dive gear in search of critically-endangered angel sharks. Luckily for them, Lanzarote is the shark’s favoured stomping grounds. Luckily for us, angel sharks don’t see us as anything more than a passerby in their underwater world. Which, in Lanzarote, is full of wrecks, walls and tunnels full of mesmerising sea creatures.
On land, the natural – and stunning, volcanic architecture has been masterfully made the most of by César Manrique. You’ll hear a lot about him during your stay – and it pays to track down some, if not all, of his work here. Whatever you do, explore. In Lanzarote you’ll find far more than you ever expected.
Lanzarote Travel Guide
It’s beyond baffling that Lanzarote paints itself into a fly and flop corner. Yes, there are resorts across the island just waiting to pamper you into a fortnight of sun-soaked bliss. But really, where’s the fun in that? Especially when you find out what’s going on just beyond the hotel boundary. Food is being thermo-dynamically grilled by volcanic heat, surfers are tackling championship level waves and Europe’s largest underwater museum lies temptingly near on the coast. On some beaches, there’s a devil-may-care attitude to clothing – on others, divers are clad head to toe in dive gear in search of critically-endangered angel sharks. Luckily for them, Lanzarote is the shark’s favoured stomping grounds. Luckily for us, angel sharks don’t see us as anything more than a passerby in their underwater world. Which, in Lanzarote, is full of wrecks, walls and tunnels full of mesmerising sea creatures.
On land, the natural – and stunning, volcanic architecture has been masterfully made the most of by César Manrique. You’ll hear a lot about him during your stay – and it pays to track down some, if not all, of his work here. Whatever you do, explore. In Lanzarote you’ll find far more than you ever expected.
Soundtrack of the city
A slice of island life
3 course meal for 2: £41.32
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A regular cappuccino: £1.67
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A medium beer: £2.34
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One-way (Local Transport): £1.25
A slice of island life
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3 course meal for 2: £41.32
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A regular cappuccino: £1.67
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A medium beer: £2.34
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One-way (Local Transport):£1.25
Soundtrack of the city
Weather in Lanzarote
Three words. Year round sunshine. Of course, temperatures take a hit from December to February, but still can be classed as pleasant. August summons the sun-seekers, but those sky high temps can be a tad too much. The best time to visit Lanzarote? June/July and September/October.
Discover the real Lanzarote
It’ll come as no surprise when we say that the first island settlers weren’t found queuing at the hotel buffet before grabbing a spot by the pool. To dip into Lanzarote’s realness, venture as far from your resort as possible. Life in the northern villages delivers on those untouched island treasures.
Things get pretty volcanic on Lanzarote. Whether you’re swimming in pools formed from lava rocks, gazing at craters, hiking ancient volcano slopes or enjoying a gig in the acoustics of a lava cave, it’s almost inescapable. Even the scuba diving makes the most of the stunning geography. Pursuits aren’t always magma-based, but the best ones are.
If you think the volcanic theme stops here, you’ve under-estimated the Lanzarote spirit. The national park harnesses the hefty heat of the underfloor magma to cook your lunch. Elsewhere? Swerve the Sunday roasts and snuffle out the locals doing things differently. Happily, there’s plenty of local produce to tuck into.
For a sun and sand destination, Lanzarote has a staggering amount of activity options. To avoid missing the best bits, lean into our guides and tips section. Far from dishing out Lanzarote spoilers, we’re merely shining a light on criminally undersold gems or tipping you the nod on the best times to visit those must-sees.
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Things get pretty volcanic on Lanzarote. Whether you’re swimming in pools formed from lava rocks, gazing at craters, hiking ancient volcano slopes or enjoying a gig in the acoustics of a lava cave, it’s almost inescapable. Even the scuba diving makes the most of the stunning geography. Pursuits aren’t always magma-based, but the best ones are.
- Food & Drink
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If you think the volcanic theme stops here, you’ve under-estimated the Lanzarote spirit. The national park harnesses the hefty heat of the underfloor magma to cook your lunch. Elsewhere? Swerve the Sunday roasts and snuffle out the locals doing things differently. Happily, there’s plenty of local produce to tuck into.
- Guides & tips
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For a sun and sand destination, Lanzarote has a staggering amount of activity options. To avoid missing the best bits, lean into our guides and tips section. Far from dishing out Lanzarote spoilers, we’re merely shining a light on criminally undersold gems or tipping you the nod on the best times to visit those must-sees.
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More of Canary Islands
Never has a group of islands been so easily cobbled together and sold as one. Though, drop by even just two or three and you quickly see that no two are the same. Yes, the through themes may be sun, sand, Spanish flair and plenty of it. Outside of that? They are different in THE very best ways. From the calming, palm fringed isle of La Palma to the borderline tropical and lively shores of Fuerteventura, there’s an island for everyone – which just adds to their popularity.
