What do I need to know before going to Lanzarote?

Like the rest of Spain, Lanzarote uses the euro. Car hire is advisable, as public transport is a little patchy and many of the most beautiful corners of the island are accessible only under your own steam. Despite a rather relaxed approach to signalling, regulations are fairly strict.



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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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Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands, which are part of our inclusive roaming destinations. You can find the full list of destinations here. This means you can use data with no extra charges. Be sure to check our Open data policy to see how much of your data allowance you can use.

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Do I Need Cash In Lanzarote? The majority of retailers accept cards but still, I advise you to keep some cash with you to be safe. Depending on your itinerary and length of stay, a situation may arise when you suddenly need cash. For instance, public bus drivers only take cash and the top-up contactless bus card.

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Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland Spain On 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.

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Tipping. It's customary to leave a tip of around 5% to 15% of your bill's total at restaurants ashore in Lanzarote. Very few establishments will include a service charge in the final bill, but if this has been accounted for additional tipping is not expected.

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You must be careful when swimming on the beaches of Lanzarote, there are some that have dangerous waters due to strong underwater currents. Among them Famara and El Golfo.

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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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In other words, if you visit Spain for a short period of time without having a residence permit, whether your country of origin required you to apply for a tourist visa or not, you can stay for a maximum of 90 days before you actually have to leave or obtain a legal residence permit.

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You can wear beach wear, shorts and flip flops on most days but you will want a light cardigan, jacket or fleece for some days and you will need trousers and a couple of layers for the evenings. We would also recommend you bringing a waterproof.

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Average monthly temperatures 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.

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Cigarettes, Alcohol, Perfumes and Petrol are much cheaper than in Mainland Spain and the rest of the EU. These duty free goods are usually much cheaper in the Resorts and Towns than in the Airport and on-board the airplane.

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What is the best option? If you pay for something with your debit card here in Lanzarote, and the cashier asks if you want to pay in Euros or Pounds then you should always opt to pay in the local currency, Euros.

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The language of Lanzarote is Spanish, albeit a variant of the language spoken on the mainland known as Canarian Spanish.

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