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At a glance
Lanzarote, lying just 60 miles away from the coast of Africa, enjoys a climate that's every bit as spectacular as its extraordinary landscape. For most of the year, the sky remains a determined blue, with hardly a cloud to interrupt day after day of endless sunshine, yet the island is awash with colour. Lanzarote has much more to offer than natural beauty, souvenir hunters will love exploring the villages, shops and markets, while sun worshippers who have spent a lazy day on the beach can enjoy the local cuisine at one of the island's many restaurants, before dancing the night away at a disco. Watersport enthusiasts will be in their element with windsurfing in particular a popular sport. Hire a car and take the opportunity to get out and explore villages nestling amongst looming lunar rock formations and waving palm trees, the deserted beaches of the Papagayo area or even visit Lanzarote's live volcano - Fire Mountain at Timanfaya National Park.
Flight time: About 4 hours, 30 minutes approx. hours
Things to do
Highlights
- Five must sees:
- Fire Mountain
- The National Park
- Jameos del Agua Caves
- Teguise Old Town
- El Golfo
Great views: Any of many volcanic hills and mountains, west coast sunsets, north-west from Mirador del Rio over the island of La Graciosa
Memorable moments: Riding a camel up a volcanic mountain
Destination treasures: The dramatic landscape of the National Park
Travel tips: Take a strong-soled pair of shoes or trainers for exploring the National Park.
Eating Out
A bewildering choice of restaurants at prices far cheaper than mainland Spain. International dishes are widely available but be sure to try the 'restaurants tipicos' for good value home cooking in simple clean surroundings. Specialities include local fish such as 'sama' served with boiled potatoes in salt.
Shopping
This duty free island offers good bargains in sunglasses, electronic goods, cosmetics, perfumes etc. Shop hours are 9.00 - 13.00 and 16.30 - 20.00 Monday to Friday and Saturday 09.00 - 13.00. Some supermarkets open on Sundays.
There is a market in Teguise on Sunday mornings selling clothes, lace, table cloths, leather goods and souvenirs. Bargaining is essential!! There is a fruit and veg market in Arrecife every weekday morning next to the main church.
Media
- Lanzarote - Fire Mountain (Timanfaya National Park) (Lanzarote - Fire Mountain (Timanfaya National Park) thumbnail )
- Fire Mountain (Timanfaya National Park) (Fire Mountain (Timanfaya National Park) thumbnail )
- Lanzarote - La Haria 'Valley of 1,000 Palm Trees' (Lanzarote - La Haria 'Valley of 1,000 Palm Trees' thumbnail )
- Lanzarote - Windmill (Lanzarote - Windmill thumbnail )
- Camel ride at Timanfaya (Camel ride at Timanfaya thumbnail )
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- Lanzarote - Papagayo (Lanzarote - Papagayo thumbnail )
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- Teguise Market (Teguise Market thumbnail )
- El Golfo (El Golfo thumbnail )
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- Lanzarote - View to La Graciosa (Lanzarote - View to La Graciosa thumbnail )
- Lanzarote - Fire mountain (Timanfaya National Park) (Lanzarote - Fire mountain (Timanfaya National Park) thumbnail )
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- Fire Mountain - Timanfaya (Fire Mountain - Timanfaya thumbnail )
- Papagayo Beach (Papagayo Beach thumbnail )
- Lanzarote - Playa de Famara (Lanzarote - Playa de Famara thumbnail )
- Lanzarote - Jameos de L'agua (Lanzarote - Jameos de L'agua thumbnail )
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Fact File
Information
Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro
Shopping: Tablecloths, duty free
YOUR MONEY
3 course meal (inc. wine) - €25/£23.25stg approx.
Glass of beer - €1.80/£1.67stg approx.
Bottle of wine - €6.35/£5.91stg approx.
Tips: During low season you might need a jumper for the evenings.
Flight duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Prices shown are approximate.
Eating Out
A bewildering choice of restaurants at prices far cheaper than mainland Spain. International dishes are widely available but be sure to try the 'restaurants tipicos' for good value home cooking in simple clean surroundings. Specialities include local fish such as 'sama' served with boiled potatoes in salt.
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