Is North or South Lanzarote better?

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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Puerto Calero - This marina town is known for its luxury yachts, designer stores, and upscale restaurants. This area would have the greatest concentration of super high-end homes and has a very private community feel to it.

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PUERTO DEL CARMEN The island's first beach resort is one of the most popular places in Lanzarote to swim, play, cycle, or stroll along golden sands, and its 6km shoreline hosts countless festivals and parades year-round.

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If we see a map of Lanzarote we can notice that this island is 60 kilometers from north to south and 25 kilometers from east to west. It has 213 kilometers of coastline, of which only 10 have an area and 16.5 are beaches, while the rest are rocks.

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The north is usually windier, cloudier and has a little more rain due to the moist trade winds. The southern part is drier, hotter and enjoys as much as 2,500 sunshine hours annually. Central Lanzarote, located between the windier north and the sunnier south, can be said to have the most moderate climate on the island.

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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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And if you wonder which is the warmest side of Lanzarote, the answer is always south. Head to the southern part of the island for warmer weather as coasts are sheltered from the winds. Contrarily, the northern part of Lanzarote is usually a bit colder and cloudier due to the trade winds.

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La Palma - best for jaw-dropping scenery It's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.

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Tons of fun in Tenerife… Attracting over 10 million visitors a year, it's definitely no surprise that the largest of the Canaries is also the most popular. Tenerife is renowned for its all-inclusive resorts, beaches and lively clubbing scene. But beyond the tourist enclave is a world you'd never know existed.

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Conclusion. Mosquitoes are a common problem in Lanzarote, however now, with these several steps you can take to protect yourself from bites you can reduce the risk of infection so they shouldn't be enough to ruin your stay.

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Although there is more cloud in winter than in summer, southern and western resorts often enjoy warm, cloudless days at any time of year.

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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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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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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.

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Lanzarote Island Guide
  • Puerto del Carmen. Puerto del Carmen is the largest and oldest resort on Lanzarote - and critically for anyone seeking a reliable rental property it is also the most popular too, especially with British and Irish tourists. ...
  • Playa Blanca. ...
  • Costa Teguise.


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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.

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