Lanzarote holiday travel

The smallest of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is known for its beautiful yearlong weather, as well as its strange volcanic landscape. Quieter than the other Balearic Islands, its sandy beaches, chilled atmosphere and resorts located in prime locations make Lanzarote an ideal vacation spot.

Where to stay – hotels

Lanzarote is made up of the municipalities: Arrecife, Teguise, Haria, San Bartolome, Tias, Tinajo and Yaiza. The capital, Arrecife, is where most of hotels in Lanzarote are situated. The southern district, Tias, which boasts the stunning beaches of Puerto del Carmen, is another Lanzarote area with hotels. Secure your room prior to your arrival by booking a hotel in Lanzarote online.

Some private hotels can also be found in the North of Lanzarote. La Villa de Tuguise, is an acclaimed historic preservation area and offers a couple of hotels. Lanzarote is famous for its stunning golden beaches and turquoise waters, which can be enjoyed from a variety of hotels in Orzola. An assortment of Lanzarote based hotels can be found by clicking here.

Hotels in Lanzarote vary from type of accommodation to prices, however most resorts provide the full amenities one would require, such as swimming pools, beachfront access, water sports, tennis facilities and meals at location. Lanzarote hotels can often arrange daylong island tours or boat trips.

What to do

Formed by the eruption of the volcano, La Corona, La Cueva de los Verdes is a cave worth exploring in Lanzarote. A phenomenon known as jameo (the cave in of the surface due to either gas explosion or weight) provides an interesting entrance to La Cueva de los Verdes. Soft music and delicate lighting within the cave create a serene ambience and recently an auditorium has been added.

Explaining the geographical history of the island’s strange landscape is The Visual Music Festival.

The Jameo Grande offers a spectacular tropical garden and national park, which resembles the surface of the moon with its dramatic craters and lunar landscape.

Puerto del Carmen provides the nightlife on the island though is considered controlled compared to the activities of surrounding islands.

The centre of the island, La Geria, has several preserved villages, which demonstrate the rural life of the island. A good view of the Atlantic Ocean can be seen from El Mirador, where canons were installed during the war between America and Spain over Cuba 200 years ago.

What to see – by car hire

Car hire in Lanzarote is suggested to visitors since it is considerably safe and allows one to see all of the island’s many attractions at a desired pace. Car hire for Lanzarote can be arranged online.

The Cesar Manrique Foundation is the custodian of Lanzarote’s most famed artist’s work. It is located in what was once Cesar Manrique’s house, which is now known as El Taro de Tahiche. Be sure to hire a car to visit this famous spot.

An unusual display of hydro-volcanism can be seen on the southern coast of El Golfo. Another area within Lanzarote to visit by hire car is the Crater Lake, La Laguna de los Ciclos, which displays the deepest green water. More on Lanzarote car hire.

The point at which the waves violently hit the pathways formed by lava floes is situated at the coast of Los Hervideros. Must sees of the island include Jaridn de Cactus, El Golfo and the villages of Yaiza, Tias, Teguise and San Bartolome.