The island of Lanzarote offers an endless number of experiences, so it can sometimes be complicated to know which activities or visits are best to prioritize on your trip.
From visits to volcanoes, caves, or dreamlike sunsets, here are nine things you absolutely must do on your trip to the island of Lanzarote.
A hike inside a volcano
Lanzarote is known as "the island of volcanoes," so you can't leave without visiting the inside of one. The easiest route, which you can also do with the family, is the Volcán del Cuervo, in Tinajo.
It is a hike of approximately one hour that surrounds said volcano, but also allows you to enter its crater, a unique experience.
Enter a cave
Although there are caves everywhere, none are like the Cueva de Los Verdes, a volcanic tube formed after the eruptions of the Corona Volcano, in the north of the island.
You will have to visit it through a guided tour, where you will explore several galleries up to 50 meters high and they will explain the history of the cave, with a great surprise at the end that will leave you speechless.
Walk on a black sand beach
Many tourists come to spend their holidays in Lanzarote to disconnect on the beach, but what many do not know is that the island also has volcanic beaches, with black sand.
They are perfect places for an evening stroll, with the sound of the waves breaking on the shore, and incidentally, for taking a photo or two. The most impressive are Montaña Bermeja beach and El Golfo, in the municipality of Yaiza.
It is important to mention that swimming is not recommended on these types of beaches due to the force of the sea currents, with the exception of La Arena beach, in Playa Quemada, where the sea tends to be calm.
Bathe in a natural pool
In addition to golden and black sand beaches, Lanzarote has hundreds of natural pools, spread across the north and south of the island.
These pools consist of various rock formations with seawater filtrations, of different sizes and depths where you can relax and spend an alternative "beach" day.
The best known are those of the town of Punta Mujeres, in Haría, and Los Charcones in the municipality of Yaiza. In any case, if you opt for the latter, it is important to mention that it is a place where the waves can hit hard, so you have to be very careful.
Watch the sunset from the top of Risco de Famara
For lovers of heights, landscapes, and unique sunsets, an unmissable place is the Risco de Famara, in Teguise.
If you drive up to its viewpoint during sunset, you can enjoy the incredible views of Famara beach and see the different volcanoes that rise on the horizon.
Visit the Teguise market
If you are lucky enough to enjoy a Sunday on the island, in the morning you have to visit the popular Teguise town market.
The streets of the town are completely transformed, going from tranquility to bustle, with crowds of artisans and visitors. There you will find all kinds of handicrafts, such as ceramics, basketry, or even natural products, as well as cheeses and wines made with aloe vera. It is a good place to take a more original souvenir from Lanzarote.
Eat wrinkled potatoes in a teleclub
If we move to the realm of gastronomy, a meal you cannot miss is the famous wrinkled potatoes with red mojo or green mojo, known in many parts of the world.
The best place to try them is in the different teleclubs scattered around the island, a place where local people tend to gather to play cards or Canarian bowling, and where you can also try other typical Lanzarote dishes, such as carne fiesta or caldo millo.
Enjoy the art of César Manrique
In any case, you cannot leave Lanzarote without enjoying the art of César Manrique, a native of the island, who knew how to see the island's tourist potential, but without neglecting its own essence and environmental care.
Something he has achieved with his works, such as Jameos del Agua, the Mirador del Río or the Jardín de Cactus among others, all part of the network of Tourist Centers.
There is an entrance fee to visit them, but you can also purchase discounted passes that cover several of them. They are a mandatory stop to understand Lanzarote's culture.
Visit the wild island of La Graciosa
For those who travel several days to Lanzarote and want to see a “wild” island and very different from the rest, they can take a day trip to La Graciosa, only half an hour by ferry.
It is a small island north of Lanzarote with just over 700 inhabitants and no roads, characterized by its virgin beaches and turquoise waters, where mass tourism seems not to have arrived.
A perfect place to relax and disconnect, but also to learn about another type of lifestyle, an old-fashioned life.
Add La Voz de Lanzarote as a preferred Google source.
Stay informed with the latest current news.