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Lanzarote Holidays
The island of Lanzarote has, away from the nightlife strips, incredible natural beauty. Often compared to the landscape of Mars, the dramatic black lava fields, towering red cliffs and spent volcanic cones make for an altogether surreal experience. Its climate is as unique as its topography, with temperatures rarely dropping below 18 degrees, and rarely topping 25, making Lanzarote holidays a solid option at any time of the year. It boasts some of the best beaches in all of the Canaries, from striking black sand numbers such as El Golfo, home to the famous green lagoon, to the beautiful and desolate golden sands of Playa de las Conchas and the bone-white Caleton Blanco. Lanzarote is also a great holiday destination for watersports and diving; Famara’s epic beach and reef breaks draw surfers from all over the world, and the island is home to Europe’s first underwater sculpture museum. So why not visit Lanzarote this year – it’s perfect as a year round sunshine holiday destination.
Why book Lanzarote holidays?
Timanfaya National Park - This vast otherworldly landscape was formed hundreds of years ago by volcanic eruptions. All but one of the volcanoes are now dormant.
El Golfo - Visit the green lagoon (featured in the 1966 Movie, One Million Years BC) and watch the powerful Atlantic breakers smashing into the cliffs.
Teguise - Explore the former capital of Lanzarote, the oldest of Lanzarote’s settlements. There are few attractions, but plenty of historic architecture to admire.
La Graciosa - Now the eight Canary Island, this is a place where tarmac roads and the cares of the modern world have yet to appear.
Mirador Del Rio - 400 metres up on the Risco de Famara cliff is this this cafe, designed Cesar Manrique, overlooking the island of Graciosa and the Atlantic Ocean.
When to Go
Lanzarote has a rather unique climate. The temperature rarely gets above 25 degrees, and rarely below 18 degrees. Rain is very rare here, resulting in a somewhat dry climate with an average of only eight inches of rain annually, with most of that falling between December and January. Thanks to this climate, Lanzarote holidays are a superb option at any time of the year. It’s particularly favoured in the winter months when holidaymakers are wanting to get away from the rain and cold in their home countries.
Essential Information: When to go and what you'll need
Getting Around
Lanzarote is easy to navigate with a range of transport readily available. The public buses are a cheap way for visitors to explore the island, most holiday makers tend to use taxis and hire cars as it offers extra flexibility during your stay.
Hiring a car is cheap, easy and highly recommended. The island’s main roads are easy to navigate and well looked after; the smaller roads can be more of a challenge. Driving is on the left.
Must-Dos
Lanzarote holidays are ideal for watersports, art and nature lovers, and those that just love to flop on the beach. Here are some of our favourite things to do on the island.
Marina Rubicon, the glamorous marina, is home to a plethora of boutiques, bars, eateries and luxury yachts. Plan on an afternoon of shopping, eating good food and watching the world go by.
Good waves, great beaches and strong Atlantic winds make Lanzarote holidays a top choice for watersports. There are many centres catering for every level from beginners to experts.
César Manrique was an artist and architect born in Lanzarote. You’ll find his works all over the island, and it’s well worth taking the time to explore them.
With 213km of coastline, Lanzarote has plenty of beaches. Head out of the resorts and you won’t find it hard to grab a large slide of sand all to yourself.
Formerly administered by Lanzarote, La Graciosa is now the eighth Canary Island. Visit here for tranquillity - beaches are silent and unexplored, and there are no roads.
Best Beaches
There are many fantastic beaches in Lanzarote. These are our favourites.
Playa De Papagayo is one of six beaches in the area of Los Ajaches National Park, and is arguably the most stunning. Shallow emerald green waters perfect for snorkelling.
Playa Del Charco De Los Clicos’s vivid green of the lagoon, volcanic black sand and red rocks offer a striking contrast with the blue sea, making this one an instagram favourite.
Famara is the best on the island for watersports. The blustery conditions make it a top spot for surfers and windsurfers, but not necessarily for sunbathers.
Playa de las Conchas is the wildest one of the bunch. Picturesque with vast expanse of golden sand and sand dunes.
Caleton Blanco has strings of coves and bone-white sand; a sharp contrast with the black lava formations all around. A breathtaking beach, as you might expect here.
Foodie Fun
El Navarro is consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in Costa Teguise. Books up fast so call in advance.
Bistro Arbol is one of few options on the island that serves an entirely vegan menu, Arbol creates tasty plant-based dishes using the freshest ingredients.
Located in Timanfaya Park, El Diablo offers a panoramic 360° degree view of the surrounding area, and meat is barbecued over the rising heat of the volcano.
You’ll come across a lot of seafood restaurants in Lanzarote, but El Marinero in Arrieta is outstanding. Elegantly presented and divinely tasty.
La Cocina de Colacho offers outstanding, top quality food and friendly, attentive service that keeps guests coming back for more. One of the best restaurants on the island.
Famous Nightlife
Tequila Lounge Bar is popular venue in Puerto del Carmen, situated on the main strip. A good place to party the night away, with DJs spinning until the early hours.
If live music is your thing, head to The Island. You’ll find musical acts playing a wide range of styles including indie, rock, reggae and jazz.
Mulligan’s Irish Bar offers great Guinness and a great craic. Mulligans has live music and a fun, friendly atmosphere. They also serve tasty pub food.
For late night fun in Costa Teguise, Jesters has karaoke and DJ’s every night of the week. They also serve food until 4am.
Waikiki Bar is Playa Blanca´s numero uno nightclub. Open every night until the early hours of the morning. Cocktails, Shishas, Shots, Drinks Deals and DJ’s five nights a week.!
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