Top Things To Do In Lanzarote Travel Guide

Lanzarote is a beautiful volcanic island off the coast of western Africa, belonging to Spain – it’s known as the island of eternal spring thanks to its year-round mild climates, which is also one of the reasons people love to go there. But there is much more to Lanzarote than great weather. Here are some of the best things to do in Lanzarote Travel Guide …

Top Things To Do In Lanzarote Travel Guide

Scuba Dive & Snorkel

Lanzarote is not only amazing on land, but the underwater world is just as beautiful – Scuba Divers and snorkelers can enjoy the corals and exotic underwater scenery of groupers, rays, moray eels and other colourful fish with visibilities of up to 40 meters.

Explore The Unique Landscape

Lanzarote’s volcanic landscape is incredibly unique and was declared as a Biosphere Reserve in 1993 by UNESCO.

With a huge number of endemic plants that can’t be found anywhere else in the world, the flora and fauna in Lanzarote is a gem worth exploring.

One of the most fascinating areas are the cliffs of Famara in the northerns parts of the island – this area has more botanical endemism per square kilometer there than in the whole of Europe.

16 million years ago the first parts of the island surfaced here and a little later a second island emerged in the south, where today you find the mountain range Los Ajaches – what remains of these upheavals is a huge cliff: Risco de Famara. The cliff is about 15km long and on the average 550m high.

There are a handful of viewpoints offering incredible views, the most famous being “Mirador del Rio”, an old artillery position which Lanzarote’s late artist and architect Cesar Manrique turned into a surrealist restaurant.

Go Surfing!

Surfers from all over the world travel to Lanzarote’s beaches to enjoy the great surf, especially during autumn and winter – the sea is calmer during the summer, but for beginners it’s a great time to test it out.

There are even special surfing packages and hotels in Lanzarote catering for surfers, offering surfing lessons as part of their hotel packages.

7 Wonders Of Lanzarote

There are seven spots that are said to capture the essence of Lanzarote, combining art with nature, culture and history.

These are:

• Cueva de los Verdes
• MIAC – San José Castle
• Cactus Garden
• Jameos del Agua
• Mirador del Río
• Fire Mountains – Timanfaya
• Museum-House and Monument to Fertility

You can visit them all individually, or buy 7 or 14 day passes (€26 and €30).

Hang Out On The Beaches

As I said earlier, Lanzarote is nicknamed “the island of eternal spring”, and is a popular place for cold Europeans to escape their rainy hometowns year-round.

Summers aren’t scorchingly hot, and winters are generally nice and mild, and since flights to Lanzarote are especially cheap during the off-season it’s a popular warm escape that’s closer to home than Asia or South America.

The beaches are especially beautiful, and some even feature the gorgeous volcanic black sand.

Sample the Local Cuisine

Notable for their simplicity and raw materials, the local cuisine in Lanzarote is very fresh and tasty.

Being an island, naturally they have lots of great seafood on the menus (a local specialty being Sancocho), but vegetables and virgin olive are also part of the local cooking.

The most popular dish in Lanzarote, however, is Wrinkled Potatoes – a traditional baked potato.

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Lanzarote Travel Guide for Lovers

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, everyone wants to impress that special someone in their life – there are many well-known destinations that you could choose for your romantic holiday getaway, but this year think outside the box and journey to the enticing Spanish island of Lanzarote.

Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands – the closest one to Africa and the fourth largest of the Canaries.  At 60 by 20 kilometers, it’s small enough to have that intimate and cosy vibe you want for the most romantic time of the year.

In the off season, prices are low and a couple can find the best deals for travel and hotels.

With an average February temperature around 21C and hardly any rain, Lanzarote holidays are perfect for escaping the dreariness of winter and igniting those sparks with your loved one.

Carnivals

February is a time for carnivals in Lanzarote, happening back to back and offering visitors all the colour and excitement of the island.

From February 8th-12th, the Arrecife Carnival takes over the capital city for five days filled with dancing, parades, live bands, flamboyant costumes and bright floats.

On the last night, there’s a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the night sky over Arrecife.

Walk hand in hand around the charming attractions of this must-see event – and if you miss the Arrecife Carnival, don’t worry, because the Puerto del Carmen Carnival comes right after it from February 14-17th and is sure to impress.

White, Gold and Black Beaches

If you’re in a quieter mood, there is nothing like a relaxing stroll along a gorgeous sandy beach, and Lanzarote provides a plenitude of them: from white, to golden and black.

The most beautiful string of golden beaches lies in the southern part of the island at Papagayo, near Playa Bianca.

Approaching by water taxi, you can enjoy the shimmering turquoise water and watch the sunset.

Volcanic Landscape

The ancient and dramatic volcanic landscape of the island also lends itself well to romance.

Nowhere can this be better experienced than Jameos del Agua, a cave formed from the eruption of the Cordova volcano around three thousand years ago.

Now the cave is home to a spectacular amphitheatre that is renowned for its acoustics and often hosts concerts and ballets – with a dance floor, bar and swimming pool, the Jameos del Aqua is a perfect choice for a romantic night out that lasts into the early hours.

From boisterous carnivals to picturesque beaches and volcanic wonders, Lanzarote represents a unique Valentine’s Day holiday destination that won’t soon be forgotten.

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