Things to Do in Lanzarote: A Local Guide Beyond the Resort
Twenty minutes from any hotel pool, the strangest landscape in Europe begins. Lanzarote is not a beach destination with a few attractions bolted on: it is an island conceived almost…
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Día de Canarias in Lanzarote: Guide, Traditions and Events
Every May 30, Lanzarote stops. Town squares fill with food stalls serving papas arrugadas, mojo sauces and grilled local cheese. Folk groups bring out the traditional dress. Canarian wrestlers raise…
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Lanzarote in June: Weather, Plans and Complete Guide
Lanzarote in June is the start of summer without the full-summer drawbacks. Beaches are warm but not packed, temperatures hover around 27 °C without the searing heat of August, and…
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Lanzarote in May: weather, plans and what to do on the island
Lanzarote in May is the island at its sporting and festive best. IRONMAN — Europe’s oldest long-distance triathlon — takes over the island’s roads at the end of the month,…
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Lanzarote Wine: La Geria, Wineries and Volcanic Wine Tourism
The La Geria vineyards: Malvasía Volcánica vines sheltered by dry-stone walls on black lapilli soil. A farming landscape unlike anywhere else on earth. Lanzarote wine is born from an act…
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Diabletes de Teguise: 600 Years of the Canaries’ Oldest Tradition
The Diabletes de Teguise, the oldest tradition in the Canary Islands. The Diabletes de Teguise are the most ancient figures in Canarian carnival and a tradition that exists in only…
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Lanzarote in April: Weather, Plans and Why Visit
Costa Teguise beaches in April: sun, crystal-clear water and without the summer crowds. Credit: OcioLanzarote.com Lanzarote in April is the island waking up. Holy Week fills the streets with processions…
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Lanzarote in March: Weather, Plans and Why Visit
March is peak season for international sailing regattas in Lanzarote. The waters off Playa Blanca, backed by volcanic mountains, provide the perfect setting. Credit: OcioLanzarote.com Lanzarote in March is the…
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Lanzarote in February 2026: Weather, Things to Do & Why Visit
February is ideal for outdoor sports in Lanzarote. La Geria, with its volcanic vineyards, hosts races and cycling routes. Photo: Tomás Sestayo Visiting Lanzarote in February is one of the…
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Lanzarote in January: weather, things to do and why visit
The Cactus Garden in January, with clear skies and perfect temperatures for exploring. Credit: editorial photography. While half of Europe shivers under rain, snow or perpetual grey, Lanzarote in January…
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Lanzarote, a unique island to discover!
Lanzarote was formed by the effect of geological events consequent to the opening of the Atlantic Ocean. It has been calculated that some 11 million years ago, lava emissions began to reach the surface. This Atlantic Ocean island is located some 86 miles [140 km] off the northwest coast of of the African continent. Lanzarote is one of the…
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Arrecife
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.
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San Bartolomé
San Bartolomé is the center of the island. The rural settlement of the islet, located in the vicinity of the Timanfaya lava flows, is one of the most attractive areas in the vicinity of the work of Cesar Manrique, Monumento al Campesino.
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Lanzarote Weather – forecast and general climate
Lanzarote Weather Find here the actual forecast of Lanzarote Weather for the next days. Weather – Tutiempo.net Lanzarote Climate Lanzarote is a tropical island in the temperate zones of the…
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Puerto del Carmen
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).
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Playa Blanca
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.
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Costa Teguise
It is Lanzarote’s best planned tourist city in terms of urban development, resulting in wide avenues, vast public spaces and facilities, and a relaxed atmosphere. The city wraps around a three-mile stretch of beaches. The road looks over the main beaches, Bastián, Las Cucharas y Los Charcos, and all around it the area is scattered with seafront hotels, apartments and a full range of cafes, terraces and restaurants.
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Puerto Calero
Puerto Calero is a smaller tourist area in Lanzarote. Among the island’s four zones, together with Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca, Puerto Calero stands out as the latest and most modern. Its smaller area occupies one of the most ideal spots weather-wise: clear skies, protected from the winds and with Los Ajaches Natural Monument as a backdrop, in the southeastern part of the island, its marina bring together the best conditions for your enjoyment. Surrounding these facilities you’ll find the diverse options of this recreational port. Excursions and chartered trips are available for sea lovers to enjoy. (Más detalles) -
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Archipielago Chinijo (La Graciosa)
Chinijo Archipelago, just over one nautical mile northwest of Lanzarote, is a protected natural area, rich in marine biodiversity, comprising the islands of La Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Alegranza and Iroquois of the East and West.
