Leisure Lanzarote

Much of the territory of Yaiza is protected by natural excellence: the Natural Monument of Los Ajaches and Timanfaya National Park. Other highlights are The Salinas de Janubio, the fishing village of El Golfo and La Geria.

La Villa de Teguise is one of the few urban fabric of the island to retain its architectural structure. Its old cobbled pedestrian gives a rustic look that matches your leisurely day.

The most attractive part of the city is along its seafront, which features its most historical sites and buildings, such as the historic compound known as Castillo de San Gabriel [San Gabriel’s Castle] (1742), an impressive fort coupled with the legendary silhouette of the Las Bolas drawbridge. A stroll along the fort will bring you to the Avenida de la Iglesia (from the late 17th century) and el Charco de San Ginés, a small maritime centre which eventually inspired the relocation of the island’s capital from Teguise to Arrecife.

From the valley of the thousand palms overlooking an extraordinary example of Canarian architecture. The village of Haria is the capital of the municipality most hidden and least populated of the island north of Lanzarote.

Puerto del Carmen enjoys excellent weather, owed in large part to the fact that is sheltered from the constant winds that sweep Lanzarote. The almost always clear skies make Playa del Carmen one of the best beach destinations in all the Canary Islands. In fact, beaches abound in this tourist area. Just outside La Tiñosa you’ll find many beaches, such as La Barilla, Cueva de Doña Juana (belonging to the Hotel Fariones) and Playa Blanca (known as Playa Grande on the island, thanks to its wide stretch of sand).

The small fishing town of Playa Blanca has been transformed into Lanzarote’s flagship tourist destination. These five miles of lush coast are home to the island’s most modern selection of lodging options, mostly four and five-star hotels. Home to excellent beaches, such as Papagayo and Los Charcones, Playa Blanca furthers the beach vacation experience with an extensive offer of cultural and culinary attractions.