How long does it take to drive north to south on Lanzarote?

If you don't like driving, don't worry; it only takes an hour to drive around the whole island from north to south. In addition, all tourist destinations have free parking and the roads are in excellent condition. In Lanzarote, renting a car is really affordable; you can get one for about 15 euros a day.



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Lanzarote isn't a very big island (although the locals might ask you if you're crazy, when you want to cross the whole island in one day). From one tip to the other it takes you about 1,5 hours of (comfortable) driving. We therefore recommend to rent a car (Price for one week: we paid around 200 Euros, excl.

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Even though you can go around the island in a day, it's worth taking your time and doing it over a period of several days.

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Even though you can go around the island in a day, it's worth taking your time and doing it over a period of several days. In order to get the most out of your stay, we recommend that you do at least one guided tour, and nothing beats doing it in your own car!

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Island microclimates: the weather in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote The weather in Lanzarote varies across the island due to its two mountain ranges, and with the mountains blocking the majority of the trade winds from the northeast, the southern part of the island is typically drier and hotter than the northern region.

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Lanzarote is located 11 km (7 mi) north-east of Fuerteventura and just over 1 km (5/8 mi) from La Graciosa. The dimensions of the island are 60 km (37 mi) from north to south and 25 km (16 mi) from west to east.

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The dimensions of the island are 60 km (37 mi) from north to south and 25 km (16 mi) from west to east. Lanzarote has 213 kilometres (132 miles) of coastline, of which 10 km (6 mi) are sand, 16.5 km (101/4 mi) are beach, and the remainder is rocky.

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Well, I'd say spend as much time here as you can but 4 days is the perfect amount of time to see all of Lanzarote's main sights and do a couple of fun activities. If you prefer your travel a little slower, want to soak up the atmosphere, find your favourite coffee shop, read a book on the beach…

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Road Conditions: The roads in Lanzarote are generally well-maintained and in good condition. The main roads connecting towns and tourist areas are smooth and well-marked, making navigation relatively easy.

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You can only imbibe in designated neighborhoods Avoid drinking, smoking, or vaping in public spaces – either on the streets or on the beach. It's prohibited across all the Canary Islands. You could face a hefty fine if caught.

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The tap water in Lanzarote is safe to drink from the mains, but it doesn't taste very good, because it's desalinated sea water. So most people who live here buy large containers of water from the supermarkets with their weekly shopping.

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Pickpockets in Lanzarote Since Lanzarote is an important tourist destination and one of the most visited islands in the Canaries, the place also tends to attract pickpockets, so be very careful with your purse and your documents, especially when you are in crowded places like markets and when you are on the beach.

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For a single-day island-hopping excursion, you can catch the ferry from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura. Lanzarote is a beautiful island, great for relaxing holidays and endless exploration.

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Renting a car may be the best decision if you plan to travel around the entire island and are looking for more freedom; if you are almost not going to move from the site and you are looking to save your expenses, choose the bus. You can always complement your holiday with a bike, camel or horse route!

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