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Volcanoes, Caves and Taverns on Lanzarote

Lanzarote holidays offer long white sandy beaches and an unbelievable landscape that adds to the attraction of this fantastic island.

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Facts About Lanzarote
  • Capital: Arrecife
  • Population: approx 100,000
  • Lanzarote: Most Easterly Island in the Canaries
  • Currency: Euro
  • Lanzarote: Special duty free available

Lanzarote is the easternmost of the Canary Islands, and although closer to Africa than Europe, it is an autonomous community of Spain. Like its neighbours, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, Lanzarote enjoys warm temperatures and a surfeit of sunshine hours.

Another attraction is this island’s long, white beaches and rugged, volcanic landscape filled with Canary Island pine and wild olive trees. Resort beaches, particularly on the west and south coast of the island, provide opportunity for safe bathing and water sports, while surfing enthusiasts can enjoy the waves in the long curving bay on the north western coast at Farmara.

There are a variety of resorts that accommodate students, families and pensioners looking for different kinds of holidays – from clubbing ‘til dawn to delicious meals in candle-lit taverns. Three popular resorts in Lanzarote are Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca in the south and Costa Teguise in the east. Fill in your holiday dates in our comparison tool to find affordable flights and accommodation to the Canaries from airports around the world.

Sightseeing on Lanzarote

Many people travel to Lanzarote to sit back and enjoy all-inclusive services that include cocktails on the beach and delicious meals. It can be easy to miss the rich cultural, scientific and historical attractions that set Lanzarote apart among the Canaries.

Timanfaya National Park is in the south western part of the island and the parkland is entirely composed of volcanic soil. Although the last recorded eruption from the volcano was in the 19th century, underground activity continues, and an impressive geyser of steam is an attraction for tourists (this may be the source of the name, which is Spanish for Fire Mountain).

Cueva de los Verdes is a colourful lava tube or volcanic gallery that is said to be one of the longest conduits in the world. Found near the town of Haría on the Malpais de la Coruna, this cave was created approximately 3,000 years ago from a volcanic eruption that continued flowing unabated. Home to a truly unique concert hall that seats up to 500 people, the cueva hosts concertgoers who appreciate the unique acoustics of hardened lava.

The volcanic nature of Lanzarote provides great opportunities for snorkelling in shallow areas off the coast of the island where bream, parrot fish and stonebass are plentiful. It’s also possible to rent equipment and book lessons with qualified instructors and venture deeper out to sea to encounter dolphins and the occasional whale as well.

Attractions by Cesar Manrique

Local artist and architect, Cesar Manrique, is well known in Lanzarote for seeking to conserve nature and preserve the history of the island. His Jardin de Cactus near Guatiza is an impressive collection of plants that thrive in the conditions found on Lanzarote, and contains more than 10,000 cacti from an estimated 1,400 species.

Another Manrique creation is a tourist favourite on the island, and it’s a great excuse to take the ferry from Orzola across the glittering straits of El Rio to the fishing village, Caleta del Sebo. There, visitors can find Mirador del Rio, one of the best viewpoints hewn out of the northernmost part of the island and which looks down on neighbouring islands La Graciosa and Montana Clara. A must for sightseers, but perhaps not for acrophobics!

Visit Lanzarote with Holiday Hypermarket

One of the most attractive and unique holiday spots in the Canaries, Lanzarote is more than a collection of paradise beaches but a place of unique volcanic formations, wildlife and history (it was probably the first Canary Island to be occupied). For nature lovers, beach fanatics and families too, holidays to Lanzarote are for everyone. Fill in your holiday dates to compare flights with Holiday Hypermarket.

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