Majorca
Lanzarote Holidays
from £ 194 pp
View All DealsLanzarote holidays pair up sunny skies and sandy beaches with the sci-fi scenery of Timanfaya National Park.
Lively Lanzarote
Lanzarote’s a long shot off being the biggest of the Canary Islands. But that hasn’t stopped it throwing its weight around. Good-time seaside resorts are parallel parked along its south coast, while Timanfaya National Park hogs the limelight in the north. It’s also the closest of the lot to Africa, which means it bakes in the sun all year round – just like its vitamin D-worshipping visitors.
Bags of beaches
Considering its teeny size, Lanzarote does well on the beach front. Most are golden, but you get the odd burnt-toast-coloured belt, too. Plus, places like Playa Blanca and Playa de los Pocillos have got their hands on Blue Flags. The latter’s backed by a prom that runs all the way to Puerto del Carmen, so you can easily head out for a night on the tiles.
Natural beauty
Volcanic eruptions in the 18th century spewed lava all over the island’s countryside. This means you’ve got some extra-terrestrial landscapes to gawk at. You can watch spurting geysers, check out the Mars-like lava fields and see fish grilled over a volcano vent. There are loads of manmade marvels, as well, courtesy of artist Cesar Manrique. He’s the one behind the famous Mirador del Rio viewpoint, and you can thank him for the sugar cube buildings, too.
Lots to do
As far as holidays to Spain go, Lanzarote’s got its fair share of resorts. Most of them are in the business of good-time holidays. Puerto del Carmen brings the theme park, mall and nightlife, while Costa Teguise is stocked with a waterpark and an aquarium. They’ve also got piles of bars and restaurants – from tapas bars to fast food joints. If you’d prefer something sleepier, there are still plenty of fishing villages to go around.
At a glance
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Make a night of it along Avenida de las Playas
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Knock back wine at a vineyard
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Check out the pirate museum in Costa Teguise
Destinations in Lanzarote
Top Destinations
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Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise holidays are sketched with families in mind. And the artist holding the pencil’s a fan of big beaches, seafront restaurants and activity-crammed to-do lists.
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Matagorda
You’re winning on all three fronts on Matagorda holidays – you’ve got the gold-sand beaches, the laidback town centre and the lively next-door neighbour.
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Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca holidays give you the chance to fly and flop on a handful of sandy beaches, or live it up at a posh marina.
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Playa de los Pocillos
Playa de los Pocillos holidays take you to the sleepy baby sister of party-loving Puerto del Carmen. Plus, they sit side-by-side, so it’s a win-win.
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Puerto del Carmen
Holidays to Puerto del Carmen put beaches and watersports at the top of the agenda. Plus, it’s got a night scene that sizzles.
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Puerto Calero
If Puerto Calero holidays were a food, they’d be caviar – luxurious, a bit of treat, and something you really want to try at least once in your lifetime.