Amazing scenery to family resorts
From the picturesque landscape, to the bustling resorts, the island has a bit of something for everyone.
The volcanic landscape, although perhaps rough and rugged, is a thing of beauty and truly unique. To prove this, the island is used for some TV and movie filming.
Low rise buildings
Unlike other destinations, Lanzarote has managed its development into a modern tourist hotspot with maintaining its original charm. You’ll notice there are no high-rise buildings.
All-year sun
Perhaps most importantly, the Canary Islands of course have all-year sun and Lanzarote as the most easterly Canary island evades any extremes other islands may experience.
Warm winters and long summer days; in the winter it’s as close (approximately a 4 hour flight) as you can get to the UK for glorious sunshine, whilst in the summer the island escapes any of the real extreme temperatures of the Mediterranean resorts and has a more comfortable heat.
Duty-free
There is no VAT in the islands (only a small 7% local Canarian tax), which means alcohol and cigarettes are great value. The savings are huge!
The must-sees
There are many, many places and things to discover on the island, here I have condensed them into a few must-sees.
Jameos del Agua; a cultural centre displaying the stunning volcanic landscape.
Timanfaya National Park; incredible fire mountains and lava fields among the beautiful landscape
Green Caves; see the volcanic hollows formed by an ancient eruption
Cactus Gardens; a quirky set of gardens containing various cactus
Great wine!
Surprisingly, the island produces its own wine! You must taste some Lanzarote wine during your visit, the island is best known for its white wine. You can drive through the wine region of La Geria, seeing the vineyards first hand, and stop at various bodegas to sample the wine. You’ll notice the process of harvesting the wine is still extremely labour-intensive, but also the wine itself is among the purest in the world as the island strictly prohibits additives being used.
You can also find the wine on the menu at all good restaurants on the island. Make sure you take a bottle home to savour as it isn’t mass produced and exported around the world!
It’s small and easy to access
Lanzarote is approximately 60KM from north to south and 25Km east to west. It’s not too difficult to get around, the roads are pretty quiet and easily navigable, as well as boasting a well-connected airport.
Car hire is superb value on the island for getting around, whilst flights are regularly available from all the major airlines and airports.