Look for a holiday rental in Lanzarote and enjoy the essence of this beautiful Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean. Book accommodation in Lanzarote for guaranteed warm weather, stunning beaches and volcanic landscape.
Villas on the Spanish island of Lanzarote
Glistening sand and turquoise sea, book a villa in Lanzarote for you and your family or friends to relax and enjoy the surrounding beauty. This intriguing island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and based just off the West-African coast is the perfect destination to book a hotel. For geography enthusiasts there are around 300 volcanic cones and for the beach lovers there are plenty of great beaches around the island, book your accommodation in Lanzarote now!
Best time to visit?
Being one of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is good to visit any time of the year with a guarantee of good weather. Wind's do pick up occasionally as well as storms but most of the time it is sunny with an average temperature of 22C.
How to get there?
From the UK, flights from London depart regularly on low cost airlines such as EasyJet and they take around 4hrs. Other cities in the UK also fly to Lanzarote like Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle upon Tyne. Lanzarote Airport is ideally positioned between Arrecife (the capital of the island) and Puerto del Carmen further in the south.
Getting Around
The easiest option for exploring on your own terms without having to follow inconsistent bus schedules is to hire a car. Another option is to explore the island with a tour operating company.
Where to Stay in Lanzarote?
Playa Blanca
Book a beach villa or stay in an apartment with a pool in the enjoyable resort town of Playa Blanca. Filled with charm and character this area is full of beaches, restaurants and all sorts of activities. Other resorts near to Playa Blanca are Puerto del Carmen, the biggest one and Costa Teguise, a great resort for family's and close to many attractions, perfect to book holiday rentals
Arrecife
Browse Likibu for city apartments or an Airbnb in the capital city of Arrecife. It is a large town by the port on the east coast of Lanzarote. It is not a tourist hotspot but if you are interested in exploring the true culture and locality of this city then book your accommodationVisit the 18th century fortress or 17th century Church for a glance of its history.
Punta Mujeres and El Golfo
Punta Mujeres is located on the east coast of the island and is surrounded by natural rock pools and quiet coves, find a villa for your family to stay in near here. El Golfo is located on the west side of the island near the stunning green lagoon. These traditional coastal towns are the perfect location to book a holiday rental for your next holiday.
What to do in Lanzarote?
National Park in Southwestern Lanzarote
Visit this immense national park for an eye-opening landscape of the Mountains of Fire and the Islote de Hilario. Try to hold a pebble and see how long you can hold it for as they can get extremely hot from the magma chamber 4km below the surface. Book a tour with one of the many guide companies and have an incredible time.
Mirador del Rio
This is the best viewpoint on the island and it is in Mirador del Rio. It was used by the Spanish armed forces in the late 19th century for a lookout point and they set up gun batteries. The views are unique and are of the sweeping lava flows, now frozen over time, that fall into the ocean. Enjoy the panoramic views whilst sipping on a cocktail at the top.
Nazaret Museum
This underrated and uncrowded attraction is a spectacular sight to see. The museum is not only a museum but a gallery, restaurant and bar. The building has been carved into the rock face with fantastic chimneys, spiral staircases and quirky ceilings. Exhibitions are often held here but you can visit whatsoever, have dinner at the restaurant to get a feel for the glamour that would have once taken place.
Best Beaches
Lanzarote offers a variety of beaches that will suit any holiday goer. A long stretch of golden sand with calm tides and sheltered by cliffs is Papagayo beach. Hidden in Los Ajaches this beach is on the southern tip of the island. Famara beach is on the northwest coast of the island and attracts surfers and general beach activities. Perhaps book a villa just behind the beach to get the first waves. Another idyllic strip of golden sand can be found at Las Conchas beach.