• Volcanoes

    Volcanoes, in particular the ones in the National Park of Timanfaya, are what Lanzarote is most famous for. The last major eruptions were in 1824, but the ones that shaped most of the island as it is today (and created Timanfaya) occurred from 1730 to 1736. Their stark beauty is in some places reminiscent of …

  • Lanzarote Landscapes

    The north and the south of Lanzarote are distinctly different from one another. While in the south you will find the busiest tourist resorts and the best beaches, the north offers tranquility, tiny little villages and lots of nature to explore. Famara in the north is also a heaven for surfers, with almost constant strong …

  • Carnival

    Carnival in Lanzarote can be compared to Carnival in Rio – it is simply on a smaller scale! However, the fun and parties are just as “loco” as those celebrated in Brazil. It takes place around February/March every year and if you haven´t been yet – come on over and party with the locals and …

  • Arrecife

    Arrecife has been the capital of Lanzarote since 1852. Most of its inhabitants are Spanish/Canarios. It is not a major tourist area, but it is excellent for shopping (Calle León y Castillo). The city has some beautiful spots such as El Charco de San Ginés, and next to the Grand Hotel you will find a …

  • Papagayo

    Papagayo Beaches are a group of beaches near Playa Blanca in the south-west of Lanzarote. They are only accessible by a few kilometres of bumpy dirt road (for the use of which you must pay a small fee) or by water taxi from Playa Blanca. They are the most beautiful beaches and lagoons in Lanzarote. …

About Lanzarote

Lanzarote is situated off the west coast of Africa, approx. 100 km from Morocco. It is the easternmost island in a group called the Canary Islands, which form an autonomous community of Spain, where Spanish is spoken throughout. It has some of the finest beach resorts and with its amazing natural beauty, Lanzarote holidays are amongst the most popular in Europe.

Lanzarote is volcanic in origin, having formed around 35 million years ago. The last major eruptions were in 1824, but the ones that shaped a large part in the northwest of the island occurred from 1730 to 1736, creating what today is the Timanfaya National Park, one of Lanzarote's major and most exciting tourist attractions.

The south of the island is the most densely populated area, with almost all towns (except for Arrecife and Playa Honda) geared towards tourism. The year-round warm climate and many beaches make Lanzarote a perfect holiday location, as well as being popular with water sports enthusiasts.

The north has its own unique character, whose natural beauty has not been marred by tourism and many secluded spots can be found here providing peace and tranquility. For the more adventurous, the Atlantic Ocean and beaches of Famara offer formidable conditions for surfers.

Some people who have lived here for a while say that Lanzarote has mystical and healing qualities. To know whether this is true, you will just have to come and visit, and find out for yourself...