The island of Lanzarote receives thousands of tourists every year, and is one of the places with the greatest diversity of landscapes in all of Spain, being formed not only by volcanoes, but also by beaches, viewpoints, hiking trails and a large number of unique areas.
In this article we propose places that you cannot miss, as well as a proposal of where to stay:
Essential places to see in Lanzarote
If you are thinking of going on vacation to Lanzarote, with the arrival of summer, we are going to name a series of places that cannot be missing in your visit:
- Timanfaya National Park
If there is a place that we cannot miss when visiting Lanzarote, it is the Timanfaya National Park, being the second most visited park in the Canary Islands and the fourth in Spain. Getting to know it means witnessing an incredible landscape, which is formed by various volcanic eruptions dating from the years 1720 to 1824.
- Puerto del Carmen
In Puerto del Carmen are 3 of the most beautiful beaches of Lanzarote: Playa Grande, Playa Chica and Los Pocillos, which are quiet beaches with little wind. Also, if you like diving or want to live the experience for the first time, Playa Chica is one of the best places to do it.
- Arrecife
This is the capital of the island and we can highlight the Castle of San Gabriel and the Castle of San José. It is also a good idea to walk through its old town, visiting places such as the Casa Amarilla and the Church of San Ginés, as well as the Charco de San Ginés, which is an inlet of sea water for which Arrecife is called the "Venice of the Atlantic".
- Playa Blanca
It is located on the south coast and stands out for being a town that maintains its traditional architecture of immaculate white houses. Near it are 3 of the most beautiful beaches of the island: Playa Flamingo, Playa Dorada and Playa Blanca and, in addition, is also the Atlantic Museum of Lanzarote.
- Los Jameos del Agua
This Center of Art, Culture and Tourism is formed by 3 jameos and, in this place, related to the figure of César Manrique, you can observe the lagoon, whose origin is the filtration of sea water, and which is inhabited by the Blind Crab, in danger of extinction.
- The Cactus Garden
It is the last work of César Manrique in which he created an area of singular beauty formed by more than 4000 specimens of cactus of about 500 species around the world, as well as decorative elements and basalt sculptures, even having an old gofio mill.
Where to stay in Lanzarote
As a tip, a good option to stay on the island of Lanzarote is in the central-eastern area, as this way you can move along the island without having to spend much time in the car.
You can stay in Costa Teguise, an ideal location because the beach is nearby and has a quiet but lively atmosphere, with international restaurants and shops in the immediate vicinity.
We hope that after reading this article, if you still do not have a clear destination for your vacation, visit this wonderful island, which is sure to make you fall in love.
