Activities

Discover the best activities and things to do in Lanzarote. Hiking, water sports, excursions and unique experiences for the whole family.

  • Femés-Papagayo

    To the heart of the Natural Monument of Los Ajaches. This is a path that will allow us to cross one of the natural attractions of southern Lanzarote. Can not be compared with its neighbors and the Timanfaya Geria, but the route, visually monotonous in almost all the way, trapped by his strange charm. Although not difficult nor extremely hard the road, no recommendations addressed to children under 14 years.

  • Teguise – Famara

    At times we will only have eyes for the immense Famara cliff. But our eyes, inevitably get caught by the beauty of the islands of La Graciosa, Alegranza and Montaña Clara. Back on Lanzarote, the extension of the natural volcanic sand called jable seems endless from above and it gets less dry and yellowish as our gaze moves towards Mozaga.

  • Femés-Playa Quemada

    In the direction of Playa Quemada, one of the most spectacular beach on the island. From the first moment we perceive the immense valley of Femés to cross during the day. In general, the paths to walk are tight, corresponding to very traditional herds of goats in the area. Accordingly, in a first stage, we must walk carefully along the banks of the trail and very zigzaceantes soil slopes, uneven and poor care.

  • Central Route

    The geographical centre of Lanzarote is known for its cultural surroundings. Within this area its inhabitants and their traditional economic activities are based upon agriculture and fishing however, we must also pay tribute to Cesar Manrique for his peculiar yet popular Monumento al Campesino.

  • Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park (Puerto del Carmen)

    One of the attractions of Rancho Texas Park is a great central lake where Nile crocodiles delight the younger ones. Next to them, the amenable sea lions dive, a heterogeneous sample of the exotic species that are housed here. There is an exhibition of birds and reptiles at the entrance to the center. We can witness the quietude of the royal owl and of Virginia, the colorful Finsh and Eclectus parrots of the Amazon, and next to them, the sleepy snakes, boas and pythons.

  • South Route

    The sightseeing tour through the south of Lanzarote is known worldwide as the route of the volcanoes. The terminology reflects the grandeur of Timanfaya (southwest), one of the most visited Spanish National Parks. The south cone of Lanzarote (in the eastside) adds Los Ajaches to the natural grandiosity of Timanfaya . On the other hand, its most south geographical point is a warranty for sun and beach.

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    Jameos del Agua

    The Jameos del Agua are home to the first Centre for Art, Culture and Tourism, created by Cesar Manrique, a site which encourages reflection on one of its creative pillars: Harmony between nature and artistic creativity. Due to a certain level of abandonment, in the early 1970’s this site had to undergo extensive cleaning and reconditioning. Although the works on display have been expanded over the years, the first phases of this project were opened to the public in 1966.

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    Cueva de los Verdes

    Cueva de Los Verdes, Lanzarote Cueva de los Verdes is situated in the northern part of Lanzarote, in the municipality of Haria, part of the vast volcanic landscape of the Malpais Natural Monument of La Corona. The cave was formed as a result of a series of eruptions of the La Corona Volcano (dated, according to geologists, some 3000 to 5000 years ago), which gave way to an extensive (some four miles long) underground volcanic tunnel, which extends from the volcanic crater all the way to the ocean. (Más detalles)

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    Cactus Garden

    The Cactus Garden is a magnificent example of an integrated architectural intervention in the landscape. Cesar Manrique makes this bold architectural complex binomial maintaining unwavering art and nature that permeates all space operations. The choice of this privileged environment, as in so many works of Manrique, conditions both aesthetic solutions adopted as the contents thereof, which have a sense of continuity and integration with the surrounding landscape.

  • Mirador del Río

    El Mirador del Río is located on top of Risco de Famara, at 475 meters, in the north of the island. From there you can see one of the most spectacular views of Lanzarote. This is one of the most representative architectural creations of Cesar Manrique, where the artist combine artistic and architectural details, in order to achieve an enthusiastic project of integrating art and nature.

  • North Route

    A tour around the north of Lanzarote holds a wealth of scenic postcards. Island of contrasts by itself, this variety of perspectives increases in this geographical area. It is the location with more vegetation, especially in the charming villages in the village of Haria, such as Máguez, Guinate or Tabayesco. Its rugged terrain offers a disturbing picture from the Mirador of Yé, Guinate and the ravine of Tenegüime. On the other hand, northern Lanzarote hosts major art interventions nature of the brilliant artist César Manrique.

  • A travel around Salinas de Janubio-Los Hervideros-Charco de los Clicos

    Three spectacular landscapes in the southwest coast of Lanzarote. Very near the attractive area of the Timanfaya National Park, is the perfect complement to a tourist route by the south of the island. Las Salinas de Janubio has the one of the most beautiful pictures of many that are stacked in the retina after visiting Lanzarote

  • La Geria (wine route)

    The Geria is located in the southwest of the island, in the municipality of Yaiza. Runs along the eastside of the Timanfaya National Park. The union of these two significant areas constitute one of the most impressive landscape pictures of Canaries. It is a nature reserve which covers an area of 5255.5 hectares. It is a singular and intoxicating landscape of the vast expanse of volcanic ash from the eruption of Timanfaya between 1730-1736, that bathe this whole scenario.

  • Scuba Diving

    The contemplative leisure typical of the practice of scuba diving makes this sport different from all else. There is no price to swimming next to a grouper, accompanying a yellowtail, watching the somniferous movement of rays or gazing at the explosion of colors of the vegetation, seahorses and sea stars.

  • Windsurfing

    The best areas for windsurfing can be found in Jameos (Punta Mujeres, in the northwest of the island), the beaches of Las Cucharas and Los Charcos of Costa Teguise (in the east center of Lanzarote) and the Guacimeta beach of Playa Honda (also in the east center of the island). The strong winds that are predominant in these places guarantee a dynamic and attractive windsurfing session.

  • Surfing

    Lanzarote is known in the surfing world because of the waves in La Santa and El Quemao in the northwest part of the island. Other very favorable coves for surfing are Montaña Amarilla, Playa Francesa, El Corral and La Alhambra on the island of La Graciosa (to the north of Lanzarote), the beach under the cliffs of Famara, San Juan and the Muelle de Famara.

  • Kite surfing

    Adventure sport that combines the sensations of wind and surf. In Lanzarote favorable climate conditions can be found on the beaches of Famara, in the northwest of the island, and Guacimeta, in the east. Initiation in this sport is not difficult, but it is advisable to do it under the guide of a qualified tutor to guarantee one’s own safety while practicing the sport. There are several schools on the island that offer beginner’s courses.

  • Yé – Volcán de la Corona

    The Corona Volcano (Yé) is one of the most enigmatic places in the north of Lanzarote.
    A very pleasant trail to be undertaken with the whole family (low level, approximately an hour and a half). The starting point can be found between the old town of Yé and the church of this village in the north of Lanzarote, where we can comfortably park our vehicles. At this point, you will take a constant upward slope that allows you to enjoy spectacular panoramic views in every direction.

  • Fariones Sport Centre (Puerto del Carmen)

    Fariones Sports Center is one of the most important meeting places in Lanzarote for racquet sports lovers. The four tennis courts, four paddle tennis courts, the frontenis court and the squash rectangle provide the greatest specialization in racquet leisure on the island. There are organized classes of paddle and tennis for children and adults. There are also swimming classes for the smaller children. The gym and the physical workout rooms include an important range of activities like spinning or aerobics. You can recover from the workout in the sauna or in the Jacuzzi.

  • La Santa Club (La Santa)

    It is one of the flagships of Lanzarote sports. In its varied facilities it offers a complete sports and physical fitness products. It has an Olympic-size swimming pool (the only one on the island, but with the handicap that it is outdoors) and connection to the sea for learning and practicing canoeing and windsurfing.

  • Paintball

    In essence, it is a complex game of pursuit, and as the players get hit by balls of paint throughout the game, they are eliminated. In Lanzarote, the only place to organize a session of this fun game is at the facilities of Lanzarote a Caballo.

  • Hindu head massage

    This kind of massage is, above all, extremely pleasurable. But, it also has numerous physical and psychic benefits. Among others, it favors the relief of tensions and migraine. Besides, it helps overcome insomnia. The massage provides a sensation of pleasure that grows by the minute.

  • Ortiz-Tinguaton

    A spectacular tour in the Natural Park of the Volcanoes. Locate the beginning of a very simple path. A one kilometer south of Tinguatón stumble out of a fairly large parking area. On the left side of the road, just across the parking lot, find a wooden placard reveals the itinerary. Also, is evident across the road, framed by a loose dusty dirt road amid the majestic form lava as this protected area.

  • Karting for children

    Karting is a fun sport for everyone, but the level of fun increases with the younger ones. In addition to the fun, children learn some very useful tools that will come in handy when the time comes for them to learn to drive a car. They will learn that it is very important to understand the rules of responsible driving and that evasive and sports driving can only be done in special facilities.

  • Horseback riding excursions

    Excursions in La Asomada valley, with the stillness of the south-eastern coastline of Lanzarote in the background. Between La Asomada and La Geria, the excursions take you on horseback to strategic viewpoints that reveal the spectacular scenery of the protected nature areas of Lanzarote, and also take you towards the outskirts of the quaint town of Uga. Lanzarote a caballo organizes horseback riding excursions all around the areas surrounding their facilities.

  • Ayurveda

    The session culminates with a relaxing head and face massage. The eyebrows, forehead, jaws, certain points of the nose, the temporal and occipital bones receive an ample rubbing while pressure is applied on different points. After one hour, an extreme feeling of relaxation engulfs your body.

  • Tegoyo-Uga

    ADDRESSING: Leave a car in the village of Tegoyo, at the height of the church, and another in Uga. DISTANCE: 7 miles. DIFFICULTY: Low. DURATION: Two hours. PLEASE NOTE: Wear…

  • Karting

    The two go-karting centers on the island offer different types of vehicles. There are karts that have a maximum speed of 22 miles an hour [35 km/h], which are most suitable for younger and novice drivers, as well as vehicles that can reach speeds of between 37 and 50 miles an hour [60 and 80 km/h].

  • Tremesana

    Timanfaya route, Lanzarote This majestic route starts in the core of Timanfaya. Exactly, a few miles to the northeast of El Golfo. We got here in a van, along with our seven hiking companions, with the park rangers of the National Park. On the slopes of Montaña Encantada, we are given a brief description of the spectacular landscape that we are going to go through.

  • Guinate-Gallo-Máguez

    Our back the garrison of the Corona Volcano, omnipresent throughout the day along with other volcanic cones with different features and colors. There is a thick blanket of silence that accompanies the cold clouds and brings the dawn. As the Corona Volcano behind us, the islands of Archipelago Chinijo are a constant in the path. As we move to the southeast, and Máguez Gallo, perceive other very curious Yellow Mountain profiles of La Graciosa, Montaña Clara and Alegranza islet.

  • Wine therapy

    It is an anti-aging treatment. With eminently rejuvenating, its implementation is a good toning and hydration therapy. Ideal for improving the health of the circulatory system, is excellent, among other…

  • Reflexology

    Reflexology consists of a massage on the soles of the feet. The referral areas on the feet correspond to all the organs of the body. By pressing with the fingers on specific points the foot is activated; foot activation is a complementary therapy for re-establishing your health or relieving stress.

  • Hot stones

    Volcanic rocks are dark, dense rocks, rich in iron and with great heat retention. Applying them on the skin increases dilation of the blood and lymphatic vessels, which as a consequence gives the person a sensation of relaxation and well-being. In Lanzarote, hydrotherapy salons have incorporated this beneficial treatment for body and soul. During a hot-stone session, the therapist places the stones at about 140°F [60° C] on several places like the spine, abdomen, hands, and among other spots, the toes. Normally, the therapist begins by placing some stones on key points of the spine, while he/she begins a soft massage with hot oil on the lower limbs.

  • Pilates

    Pilates is a system of physical and mental training created in the early twentieth century, according to Wikipedia, by the German Joseph Hubertus Pilates, who devised based on their knowledge of different disciplines such as gymnastics, trauma, ballet or yoga , combining the dynamism and muscle strength with mental control, breathing and relaxation. In Lanzarote is widespread practice in many gyms and sports centers.

  • Horseback riding

    15-minute and one hour camelback excursions are organized through the environs of Lanzarote a caballo, through rural areas near La Asomada, Uga, and La Geria, with the spectacular backdrop of the sea that separates this island from Fuenteventura. A camel-drawn carriage is also available, which gives a quieter and more peaceful feature to the excursion. The pony is another opportunity for entertainment.

  • Aerobic

    Is an effective activity that trains the physical qualities of strength, endurance and flexibility and overall coordination of the practitioner. The average duration of a practice round of 45 minutes or an hour. With the club improving the physical appearance, it shapes the body and helps regulate the heart rate. In addition the sessions are designed to eliminate stress and improve well-being psychic.

  • Learn to surf

    Surfing is an adventure for children. It allows knowledge of the environment, develop their physical, is a very fun sport and at the practice in group socialization encourages the boy. Currently, there are some schools that facilitate the acquisition of the main tricks bound to develop in the wave. They are given very basic notions out of the water, but the most important process taking place at sea where Chinijo face, enjoy and learn with the waves of Lanzarote.

  • Bowling

    Bowling is ideal for children. Bowling is a recreational activity that requires precision. It is practiced in a room with a slippery parquet floor. The main elements of the game are the target (ten pins placed 59-65 feet [18-20 meters] from the player), the bowling ball and the play area (a corridor with parquet floor about 82 feet [25 meters] long and three feet [almost one meter] wide) that separates the player from the target.

  • Swimming

    Swimming is an aerobic activity that allows us to increase our cardiovascular capacity. It is a sport that tones and shapes muscles. Forms an efficient way to reduce stress. In Lanzarote are very few spaces dishes packed in a swimming pool for their practice.

  • Paddle Tennis

    In recent years, paddlemania in Spain has spread to Lanzarote, and paddle fever has intensified noticeably since 2007. As an obvious result of this, the possibilities for playing this game have multiplied with the creation of newer and better courts. There are also options to learn the main techniques of this entertaining game with classes, mainly in Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen.

  • Tennis

    With the arrival of tourism, the amount of tennis played on the island has continued to increase as time passed. There are a wide range of tennis-coaching options for all ages, as well as a multitude of good-quality courts scattered all over the island.

  • Swimming for children

    Swimming is one of the most complete physical activities to enhance child development. Power and tones muscles, increases your aerobic capacity, pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. By practicing in a group, as usually develop classes, encourages socialization kid. Moreover, it is a rewarding activity, leisure and that, in turn, forces the child to acquire discipline and responsibility. In Lanzarote there are very few choices for learning swimming, but some develop existing best education systems.

  • Children Golf

    Golf is a sport of precision that develops entertaining outdoors on natural grass, usually in 18 different circuits known as holes. Moreover, it is an ideal activity to combine leisure time of parents and children. In Lanzarote the only opportunity to learn golf facilities located in Costa Teguise Golf.

  • Massage

    Massage is a good way to relieve stress, muscle pain and to improve skin condition. Among the different types of treatments, the most common are the therapeutic massage and sports….

  • Spinning

    The spinning is a method of physical preparation very similar to aerobics, but run on a bike. In Lanzarote, since early this century, began to extend the practice of spinning in private gyms. Over the years it has been transferred to the supply of fitness of public institutions of Lanzarote. In all its varied geography have the opportunity to try spinning.

  • Canoeing

    Canoeing is a good sport that develops the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, increases the whole body’s muscular tone, particularly the upper body. Besides, it is a sport that reduces stress and allows the enjoyment of nature. Lanzarote, surrounded by tranquil waters, especially on its southeast side, is an ideal place for pleasant aquatic excursions around its whole geography.

  • Squash

    In Lanzarote, the main installations can be found in Arrecife and the three tourist resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise.

  • Football

    Lanzarote is a dry and arid island with little rainfall, which means that there is only one natural grass field, in Club La Santa. Nevertheless, it is possible to play football on any one of the increasing number of artificial turf fields available. Although these fields are inundated with football clubs, there is a small seasonal opening for those not affiliated with any registered team. In Arrecife, and in every one of the main localities in Lanzarote, there is a quality football field.