What should I pack for a week in Lanzarote?

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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As for clothing, you should bring plenty of warm-weather t-shirts, socks, and shorts. If you do visit Lanzarote during the winter months, you might want to bring a light jacket or pullover just in case temperatures drop at night. Otherwise, the island stays warm throughout the year.

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Lanzarote is a laid-back island so there's no need to bring your best outfits (unless you really want to). Sandals, dresses, light trousers, and casual shirts are perfect for dinner and drinks. It can get windy and was quite cool later into the night so cardigans and light jackets were needed for us in November.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat.

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What shoes to take to Lanzarote? Let's start here with the most basic: sandals for the beach. Although, some beach shoes would also be useful, because in many sandbanks there are stones that could hurt your feet. Wear comfortable shoes for excursions and walks through the towns.

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Swimwear as well as shorts and t shirts will be fine for the day but you will need a fleece or light jacket for the evenings and a waterproof.

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For a weekend trip, one pair of cotton pajamas will be just fine. For a week or more, consider bringing two pairs.

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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.

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Local Currency & Tipping Customs For tipping at restaurants, it's customary to leave 5% to 15% of the total bill for your server, with 10% being the most common amount left for good service. Service charges are rarely added to the bill in Lanzarote, but if one is then an additional tip isn't expected.

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The packing tips: How to pack light for a week in a 22L bag
  1. Pack three days' worth of clothes and limit your shoes. ...
  2. Bring travel-size items only. ...
  3. Limit your just-in-case items. ...
  4. Pack a couple of days in advance, then revise. ...
  5. Use compression cubes or stuff sacks. ...
  6. Roll or fold, it doesn't matter.


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Having cash in Lanzarote is always a good idea. You can use other payment options, like credit or debit cards, but cash has some advantages. For example, everyone will accept cash in restaurants or stores. Also, by having cash, you will not have to search for an ATM in Lanzarote.

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Place larger items in your bag first “You'll want to pack the larger items first, such as jackets, trousers, dresses and shirts,” says Boyd. “Instead of folding them, it really helps to place them around the sides of the bottom of the case with any excess fabric draping outside.”

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Spanish laws are actually stricter and you will often encounter control points and police checkpoints and they do not need a valid reason to stop you. 0.25mg is the legal alcohol limit in general, so there really isn't much tolerance for drinking and driving in Lanzarote at all.

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Wear a sun hat to protect the top of your head, the back of your neck and your face from the sun. Limit the number of hours you spend in full sun, particularly between 11am and 3pm.

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