Aug

Sightseeing in Lanzarote

The most Easterly Canary Island of Lanzarote is an ideal holiday destination for anyone who likes to combine sunbathing with sightseeing.

As the island enjoys great weather all year round, thanks to its location off the coast of Morocco. Whilst also boasting a whole host of interesting attractions for visitors.

Around 1.5 million foreign tourists spend their holidays in Lanzarote (1) every year. The majority of them from the UK, Eire and Germany.

The island measures just 58km by 38km and boasts good quality roads as well as reasonably priced car hire, so making it ideal for touring.

Key Attractions

No visit to Lanzarote would be complete without taking a trip to the
Fire Mountains

– the islands famous volcanic region.

Here eruptions have reshaped the terrain, creating a surreal lavascape that very much resembles the surface of the moon.

Other volcanic

highlights include the Green Lagoon at El Golfo, where an inland lake has been turned green by the interaction between sea water and algae. And the Boiling Pots at Los Hervidores – where the relentless action of the waves crashing in from the Atlantic has eroded large swathes of volcanic rock.

Lanzarote also boasts over ninety beaches. Some of which are regarded as the best in the Canaries. Such as the set of coves and bays at Pagagayo in the south of the island. And the massive bay at Famara in the north – which is hugely popular with surfers.

There are numerous picture postcard towns and villages to explore. Such as the former island capital Teguise, where visitors can view buildings dating back as far as 1455. Or the little village of Yaiza – twice voted the prettiest pueblo in Spain.

Places To Stay

There are plenty of good options available for anyone seeking accommodation in Lanzarote (2). The island has over 200 hotels for visitors to choose from.

But many visitors instead opt for Lanzarote villas (3) or apartments – thanks in no mall part to the growth of the internet which now enables tourists to create their own holidays online and book direct with property owners.

Getting There

Lanzarote is serviced by numerous low cost flight operators. Such as easyJet and Ryanair. Flight times are around four hours from the UK with returns starting at around £200.

Getting Around

A hire car really is essential on

Lanzarote. The mountainous terrain makes cycling difficult and local bus services are infrequent outside of the main resorts. Another alternative for those who don’t like to drive is to sign up for one of the many
guided tours

that operate across Lanzarote.