The Canary Island of Lanzarote is a homogeneously whitewashed paradise. Its lack of high rise hotels and use of traditional color is largely credited to César Manrique, an artist of great influence who was born and died on the island.
Rain is a rarity, perfect for vacation goers to enjoy their time outside in the warm year round temperatures. Volcanic in origin, Lanzarote has 300 cones dotting its surface – many of which have hiking trails around them. The rough lava landscape and lack of rain makes growing crops an arduous process, a look around a vineyard on this island is very unique.
Lanzarote is the perfect island to choose for a laid back vacation to the archipelago.
Discover a Region: El Golfo
+Take in the view at Salinas de Janubio
+Walk around Los Hervideros and admire the jagged volcanic coastline
+Be amazed by the colors at El Lago Verde
+Eat seafood beside the sea at Restaurante El Caleton
Hikes
+Walk in solitude to the summit of Montaña Blanca
+Join the crowds for a view at the top of the crater Montana Roja de Playa Blanca
+Timanfaya National Park is a main attraction, but you can’t walk in it! Visiting is done from within a sightseeing bus with paid admission. Luckily, there is Los Volcanes Natural Park perfectly adjacent to it with similar views, and excellent hiking trails.
Try the rainbow colored Montana Colorada or the foreboding Montaña del Cuervo trail.
Restaurants
+Habana 6 in Costa Teguise for excellent tapas
+La Cabaña Macher Restaurante in Macher for fresh seafood
Beaches
+Playa de Papagayo is an adventure of its own, whether you hike in or drive the dirt road to one of the scenic coves
Sights
+Mirador del Rio is located at the eastern tip of the island with incredible views out to La Graciosa
+Monumento al Campesino is in the center of the island, sculpted by César Manrique
Closest Island: Fuerteventura