Travel guide · Spain
Lanzarote: what to see and when to go
Lanzarote is a volcanic island of black lava fields, red craters and white villages, shaped by the artist César Manrique. It is drier and calmer than the other Canary Islands, with golden beaches in the south and some of Europe's best surf in the north.
What to see and do in Lanzarote
Timanfaya
The national park born of the 1730s eruptions, where the ground is still hot enough to grill on.
César Manrique's works
Jameos del Agua in a lava tube, the Mirador del Río and his house built into volcanic bubbles.
La Geria
Vines planted in black ash pits behind stone walls; try the local malvasía wine.
Papagayo beaches
Golden coves in the south, inside a protected natural area.
Famara
A long surf beach under a wall of cliffs, with a laid-back village.
Best time to go
Pleasant all year except January.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 4 hr | ≈ €250 · See flights |
| New York | 7 hr, 45 min | ≈ €460 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 12 hr, 45 min | ≈ €590 · See flights |
| Dubai | 9 hr, 15 min | ≈ €510 · See flights |
| Singapore | 16 hr, 45 min | ≈ €690 · See flights |
| Sydney | 24 hr, 15 min | ≈ €860 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €490 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Spain
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- sea · nature · calm
- How long to stay
- 4–6 days
- Where to stay
- Playa Blanca or Puerto del Carmen for beaches; Teguise, Haría or Famara for rural and surf stays.Find a place to stay in Lanzarote
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Lanzarote and when should you go?
Pleasant all year except January. Average highs range from 21° in January to 29° in August.
How many days do you need in Lanzarote?
4 to 6 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Lanzarote cost?
Accommodation runs at around €80 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €490 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 4 hr.
Where should you stay in Lanzarote?
Playa Blanca or Puerto del Carmen for beaches; Teguise, Haría or Famara for rural and surf stays.
