Lanzarote Tourist Guide

Our two minute introduction to the stunning island of Lanzarote

Extraordinary Landscape & Climate

Beautiful and unspoilt Papagayo beach

As far back as 40BC, the Roman writer Pliny is said to have named the Canaries "The Fortunate Islands" because of the amazing year-round climate they enjoy. Just 70 miles off the coast of Africa, Lanzarote is the most eastern of the Canary Islands and basks in almost constant sunshine.

The extraordinary climate and unspoilt beaches are still Lanzarote's most popular feature and they continue to attract visitors all year, every year.

No guide to Lanzarote can fail to remark on the incredible landscape. Just 60 km from north to south and 25km east to west, this small island is dominated by the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains) - a series of volcanoes that first appeared over 250 years ago, devastating several local villages in the process.

Timanfaya National Park

The landscape remains mostly unchanged since the eruptions and Lanzarote maintains a peculiarly lunar appearance set against impressive mountain ranges.

No trip to Lanzarote is complete without a visit to the area, now a national park (Parque Nacional de Timanfaya), which still shows evidence of volcanic activity.

Unique Architecture

The traditional style of Lanzarote

Due to the tireless work of local artist César Manrique, Lanzarote maintains a unique blend of architecture and ecology, resulting in an unspoilt, traditional feel.

Visitors will notice that the majority of buildings rise no more than two storeys and are built to strict guidelines on design and finish - mostly whitewashed exteriors with green, blue or brown windows and doors.

Nowhere is this more apparent than in the newest, developing area of Playa Blanca, where a traditional village atmosphere is retained in the town centre, amongst one of the best settings for family holidays on the island.

Perfect Holidays

Famara beach - surf central!

An abundance of clear, sandy beaches makes Lanzarote the perfect destination for relaxing holidays: sun-worshippers will not fail to enjoy a holiday here.

A lively nightlife is on offer in the main resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise, although Lanzarote has a more sedate approach to entertainment and is better suited to families and couples.

For the more active holidaymaker Lanzarote offers some great watersports, notably for surfers, windsurfers and divers. Lanzarote is venue for some of the best surfing in the world (Famara being "surf centre") and even non-surfers should enjoy watching the experts play.

A place to live?

With such a temperate climate and relaxed approach to life, it is no wonder so many foreigners have chosen Lanzarote as their permanent home.

European Union membership has made it very easy for expatriates to relocate to Lanzarote, and they now number nearly 10% of the island's 127,000 population. The British and Irish make up the largest contingent, whilst Lanzarote is also popular with German and Scandanavian residents.

Recommended tourist websites

Lanzarote Guidebook
An excellent information resource for Lanzarote including island news, places to visit, general holiday information, property listings and much more.
www.lanzaroteguidebook.com

DiscoverLanzarote.com
Tourist site with great info on places to go, things to do, entertainment and island history.
www.discoverlanzarote.com

LanzaroteFind.com
www.lanzarotefind.com

Lanzarote property & relocations

A-Z Paperwork
Whether you are already a resident, or are thinking about "taking the plunge" and moving to Lanzarote, A-Z will answer your paperwork problems, notify you of the facts and take the headache away from bureacratic and legal issues on the island. NIE's, NIF's, residencia, emergency translations and more.
www.a-zpaperwork.com

Freedom Properties
From new developments and resales to land and business opportunities, we have the experience and expertise to find you the right property for the right price in the Playa Blanca area. Buying to rent, buying to live or buying as an investment in Lanzarote, let us know your criteria, and let us do the rest.
www.fplanzarote.com

Grupo Estupendo
Estupendo offer a full range of properties and land for sale together with long term rentals in all areas of Lanzarote. Our website is simple and easy to use with all of our properties listed by area and price including full details and photos. Contact us for your free buyers guide and relocation information.
www.grupoestupendo.com

K2 Property Agents
An independent, family run real estate agents matching discerning buyers with fine quality houses in Puerto Calero and the surrounding areas.
www.k2lanzarote.com

Lanzarote Investments
Wide range of property for sale including villas, apartments, bungalows and also a handy mortgage calculator.
www.lanzaroteinvestments.com

La Prima S.L.
Services include maids, cleaning, security, emergencies & call outs, repairs, maintenance, improvements etc... Lanzarote based, Spanish speaking managers - get ALL of the management & maintenance services you need for your property in one place.
www.laprima-sl.com