Things to Do in Lanzarote

A visit to the Volcanoes Park is an absolute must — a guided bus tour through lunar landscapes born from eruptions between 1730 and 1736, with a stop to see the ground's astonishing residual heat demonstrated at the Islote de Hilario.

Another must-see — step into a lava tube and its caverns in the heart of an ancient volcano. Small guided groups depart roughly every 30 minutes through galleries and a natural concert hall carved by the flowing lava thousands of years ago.

A unique volcanic tunnel and caverns with an underground concert hall, designed by César Manrique around a natural lagoon home to tiny blind albino crabs found nowhere else on Earth. There's the option to eat inside the cave itself.

A botanical garden created by César Manrique, home to an impressive collection of cactus species from tiny to towering, arranged across terraced volcanic ground around a restored 19th-century gofio windmill. There's the option to eat on site — a genuine must-see.

A landscape of cliffs and caves shaped by the fury of the waves carving into the volcanic cliffs — a short, easy walkway runs right along the edge, with the Atlantic crashing and hissing below.

The algae living in this crater lake give it an amazing green colour, separated from the ocean by a strip of black volcanic sand. It's accessible via a small path along the side of the cliff.

Take the LZ-30 road to see vines growing in individual conical pits dug into black volcanic ash, sheltered from the wind by small stone walls — a genuinely beautiful, one-of-a-kind landscape.

A favourite spot for surfers — a small fishing village half-buried in sand, facing gigantic cliffs that fall straight into the ocean. A great place to eat a typical local dish with that landscape in front of you.

A charming little village with pedestrian streets, restaurants, and shops — the island's former capital. We recommend visiting on Sunday mornings for the market and, above all, the atmosphere created by the many craft stalls filling the village.

Enjoy one of the many restaurants lining this small fishing lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean, right in the middle of Arrecife — a quiet, pleasant stop for a meal or a drink while passing through the island's capital.

Visit the Lanzaloé plantation — Europe's largest organic aloe vera farm — and drop by the shop, where staff will advise you on the best products.

A little secret address — a unique rock formation shaped over time by wind, rain, and sun in an old volcanic quarry. The American Rocks, in miniature! Officially the Rofera de Teseguite.

Right next to the villas — some of the most famous and beautiful beaches on the island, with a large car park. The small restaurant overlooking the site offers delicious cocktails.

At the very north of the island, from Órzola, take a fast ferry to La Graciosa. Nature in its purest state, with splendid beaches and coves of crystal-clear water. There are very few cars, and you can get around easily by bike.

There are several local markets across the island: Sunday morning in Teguise, Saturday morning in Haría, a farmer's market on Sunday morning in Mancha Blanca, Saturday & Sunday morning in Uga, and Wednesday & Saturday morning in Playa Blanca.

Sitting atop the high volcanic cliffs at 470m altitude, this offers the best coastal views in Lanzarote — you can enjoy a refreshment in the café designed by César Manrique while looking straight out over La Graciosa.

Between the sea and the volcanoes, these salt flats are bordered by the splendid, almost-deserted beach of Janubio with its extremely black sand. Ideal for superb photos.

A nice and unusual visit — rifts and fissures in the lava fields. It's a secret spot on the LZ-35 road between Tías and San Bartolomé. Don't miss this impressive walk.

Housed in César Manrique's own spectacular house, built in the middle of a lava flow around natural volcanic bubbles connected by tunnels dug into the lava, covering 3,000 m².

Majestically formed around the same rocks it was built from — a volcanic quarry with natural labyrinths and caves. A truly spectacular work of art created by nature from the molten lava that once flowed down the slopes of the volcano above.

Lanzarote is a paradise for hikers — a multitude of trails take you up to crater tops with breathtaking views. The standout is Caldera Blanca, the island's largest crater, reached via a roughly 10 km round-trip through dramatic lava fields.