One of the biggest doubts that arise when traveling is where to book accommodation, since it will not only influence your experience and itinerary management, but also your budget.
One of the advantages of Lanzarote is that it offers a wide range of possibilities when choosing where to spend the night, with apartments and hotels very focused on tourism, isolated houses and villas away from the hustle and bustle of the city, as well as locations for athletes.
It also has a range of prices for all budgets, so it can sometimes be complicated to choose one place over another, so below are the best areas to stay according to your preferences.
Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, the most touristy areas
If you are looking for the comfort of a hotel or an apartment complex with a swimming pool, it is best to stay in the tourist areas of Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise.
In addition, they are located in moderately central municipalities in Lanzarote, so car journeys to visit places of interest will be much shorter, about 30 or 40 minutes at most to more distant areas such as Órzola or Timanfaya, and they are only 10 minutes from the airport.
Puerto del Carmen is the largest tourist hub in Lanzarote, thanks to its wide offer of apartment complexes and hotels of all kinds, so there is accommodation for all types of budgets and preferences, as it is a good place to go with friends or family.
In addition, it has one of the most important shopping centers on the island, with shops, supermarkets and restaurants, establishments that you will also find on its famous avenue, as well as several pubs and nightclubs to enjoy the nightlife.
For its part, Costa Teguise also attracts a large percentage of tourists who come to Lanzarote, with very similar characteristics to Puerto del Carmen, with many hotels and apartments, as well as perfect beaches for families, but perhaps with less of a party atmosphere.
In any case, this area also stands out for the great sports offer it offers, with activities such as surfing, windsurfing, tennis, or even golf.
Playa Blanca, in the south of Lanzarote
Playa Blanca has some of the best beaches in Lanzarote, so if you don't mind driving a bit further when you go to discover the north of the island, and you want to spend your days under the sun, this southern area is the ideal place to stay.
Like Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, it is a zone very focused on tourists, with a wide range of apartment complexes and hotels of all kinds. It also has a modern marina called Marina Rubicón, where you can not only stroll by the sea, but also enjoy typical island gastronomy, as well as fish and seafood.
With views of Isla de Lobos and Fuerteventura, Playa Blanca also has many spots for watching movie-like sunsets, such as the Pechiguera Lighthouse, the natural pools of Los Charcones or from the marina itself.
Likewise, it should be noted that it is very close to other unmissable tourist spots such as Timanfaya National Park, El Charco de los Ciclos in El Golfo, Los Hervideros or the Salinas de Janubio.
Haría, in search of tranquility
If, on the other hand, you are looking for a quiet place to stay, away from the hustle and bustle of the most crowded tourist areas and you prefer the mountains to the beach, your perfect place is the small village of Haría, in the north of Lanzarote.
Being located on the Risco de Famara, you are likely to wake up to fog in the mornings, which, along with the silence and the uniqueness of its narrow streets, gives it a most mysterious, yet magical, atmosphere.
It is recommended to book in advance, as accommodations tend to be somewhat scarce and mainly among private individuals. Once there, you can enjoy some of Lanzarote's best viewpoints, such as El Bosquecillo, Mirador del Río, a work by César Manrique, or the Haría viewpoint itself, from where you can see how the little town takes the shape of a witch on a broomstick with its lights as night falls.
Famara, the best option for surfers
For those lovers of waves and surfing who come to Lanzarote to practice this sport, the most practical accommodation area is undoubtedly Caleta de Famara.
The village of Famara is known for its famous six-kilometer golden sand beach, ideal for walking and watching movie-like sunsets, with views of the Chinijo Archipelago and more specifically of the island of La Graciosa, but also for being located under the imposing Risco.
This massif houses the highest point on the island, the Peñas del Chache, at 670 meters, which turn reddish with the setting sun. It is important to mention that the offer is based on small houses or apartments from private owners and residential bungalows, so if you prefer an "all-inclusive", you will not find it in this small fishing village.
Playa Honda and Arrecife, the most practical options
Finally, if what you prefer is to stay in a more practical area, located in the center of the island, close to the airport and with more public transport options, then you should opt for Playa Honda or the capital, Arrecife.
Both concentrate beaches, shopping, and even more local nightlife, without as much tourist crowds as Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise, all from the convenience of having all the mandatory stops "a stone's throw away".
Specifically, in Playa Honda you will find an offer more focused on private tourist apartments, as well as the advantage of housing Lanzarote Airport. Meanwhile, Arrecife, in addition to having numerous apartments, also has several hotels, some of them luxury, as is the case of the Gran Hotel, located in front of the sea.
It is an area with a wider range of prices, without sacrificing the convenience of proximity to different points on the island.
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