Lanzarote is not a very large island so you can travel comfortably in different types of transport. Car, bus, taxi and even a bike!
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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!
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.
Less than 100 miles from the coast of Morocco, walks in Lanzarote can be enjoyed throughout the year. One of Spain's Canary Islands, you'll find hiking trails criss-crossing from coast to volcano and back to coast, all in a single day.
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!
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…
The currency in Lanzarote is the Euro.It's never been easier to exchange your pounds for Euros – order your travel money online and get it delivered straight to you, whether you'll be at home or work.
By car. It only takes about 40 minutes to cross the entire island from North to South by car, and about 25 minutes across. Fuel is cheaper than on mainland Europe. Lanzarote tends to be a bit windy, and often a bit more in July, making motor scooters or bicycles a little difficult and risky.
Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland SpainOn average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.
For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Lanzarote is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors. The hottest month of the year is August with an average daily maximum of 31 C and an average low of 22 C.
Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland SpainOn average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.
While both islands have similar prices for most things, hotels can be a little higher in Lanzarote, and you can get better all-inclusive deals in Tenerife since the coastline is built up with holiday resorts.
Pickpockets in LanzaroteSince 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.
Lanzarote is known for its volcanic landscape, stunning beaches, and unique architecture that reflects the artistic vision of César Manrique, a renowned Spanish artist, architect and famous son of Lanzarote.
Most of Lanzarote nightlife is concentrated on the southern coast, where you can visit clubs and cocktail bars in Puerto del Carmen. This is where you'll find one of the Canary Islands' party hotspots, Avenida de las Playas, where you can dance the night away to everything from hardcore house to glam disco.