Lanzarote things to Do

The beach in Puerto Del Carmen, known as Playa Grande is a long beach facing the busy resort. There are numerous beaches running from Arrecife airport through to the old town of Puerto Del Carmen. Adjacent to the old town lies Playa Chica, a beautiful exclusive beach. It is host to a variety of sporting activities and you can have diving lessons, rent jet skis, go Parasailing or enjoy of snorkeling.

In the South of the Island next to the resort of Playa Blanca lies the beautiful beach of Papagayo. This fantastic white beach is a must for beach lovers. For those who love surfing the beaches of Famara and La Santa, in the West, both present fabulous opportunities. Famara is famous for its surf but would not be recommended to the fainthearted.

In La Santa you can find the training ground for international sports stars, surrounded by a beach and Wind Surfing lake. At the North of the island, there are a number of white sandy beaches, with the sand blown over from the Sahara desert. In Costa Teguise you will find Las Cucharas which is famous amongst the windsurfing community. It  has been the breeding ground for many international champions.

Lanzarote Shopping

Lanzarote and the rest of the Canary Islands enjoy a special Duty Free Tax status. 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 onboard the Airplane. Cigarettes, Cigars and Alcohol can be purchased at very reasonable prices in nearly every supermarket in the main resorts. Perfume can be purchased in the many Perfumeries that are found in the main resorts. There are numerous Boutiques to be found in the Main resorts, however the best shopping districts are Calle Real in Arrecife, the Biosfera Shopping Centre in Puerto del Carmen and the Deiland Centre in Playa Honda. In Arrecife the main shopping street is Calle Leon Y Castillo. The Biosfera Centre in Puerto del Carmen has many branded clothes shops. The Deiland Shopping Centre in Playa Honda hosts an array of Shops and relaxing cafes as well as a Cinema.

There is a large Market in the old Capital of Teguise every Sunday morning between 8:30am and 2pm. Here you will find a wide variety of items for sale such as hand-made table-cloths, jewellery, paintings, African wood carvings, local wines and of course the fake watches and handbags! Or perhaps just sit back and sample some of the traditional 'paella' or 'churros' and watch the local Canarian dancers in the main square in front of the Church. However, always remember to haggle as the first price given is never the lowest!

Lanzarote Nightlife

Although Lanzarote’s nightlife is not as busy as some of the other Canaries , there is still plenty of nightlife to suit every taste. The centre of Nightlife in Lanzarote is in Puerto del Carmen, however there are Bars and Discos in all of the main resorts. If you are looking for a taste of Spanish nightlife and local nightlife then Arrecife is the place for you.

Lanzarote Attractions

Timanfaya National Park Timanfaya National park is a must-see for any visitor to Lanzarote. The Volcanic Landscape and Craters, as well as the 'El Diablo' Restaurant where traditional Canarian food is cooked in a natural volcanic oven is a definite must see. The  Cave of Los Verdes   forms part of a spectacular and complex system of caves formed by underground Lava flows. El Golfo and Los Hervideros El Golfo is a volcanic crater filled by sea water.

Los Hervideros is a series of caves and blow holes located in a Lava Flow.The Cactus Garden The Cactus Garden was created by local artist, Cesar Manrique, and features an impressive collection of sculptures and a restored Windmill. Castillo de San Gabriel The Castillo de San Gabriel is a 16th Century fortress overlooking Arrecife Harbour.

Mirador del Rio Mirador Del Rio boasts spectacular views of La Graciosa and other small islands.Casa Museo y Monumento al Campesino The House and Monument to the Farm Labourer are a tribute to the traditional farming techniques of Lanzarote. Castillo de San Jose The Castillo de San Jose, built in 1799, now houses a Modern Art Gallery and Restaurant.

Lanzarote Excursions

Submarine Safaris Submarine Safaris SL operate one of the worlds most sophisticated tourist submarines from the exclusive marina of Puerto Calero. Catlanza Daily excursions out of the elegant Puerto Calero Marina on a million dollar Catamaran. Puerto Calero. Helitours Helitours offer the chance to take a trip in a Helicopter and see Lanzarote from the air. Glass Bottom Boat The ship "Esmeralda Verde" is one of the original Glass bottom boats on lanzarote.. Puerto del Carmen. Cesar II The Cesar II offers the opportunity to visit the neighbouring Islands of Fuerteventura and Lobos. Playa Blanca. Blue Delfin Sea excursions in a glass bottom Catamaran, visit Fuerteventura, Los Lobos and Papagayo and see Dolphins, Flying Fish and other Marine Life. Puerto del Carmen. Princesa Ico The Princesa Ico is a glass-bottomed catamaran offering several marine excursions. Puerto del Carmen

Lanzarote Windsurfing

Lanzarote, with its beauty and weather conditions, is a perfect setting for lovers of windsurfing. The coasts of clear waters, fine sands and the presence of the trade winds make Lanzarote the perfect windsurfing location for both pleasure seekers and professionals alike. Such is its perfection that it has been the training ground for many champions. Lanzarote also has an excellent tourist infrastructure with many well-organised training schools, thus adding to its popularity as a wind surfing destination.

Lanzarote Sport & Leisure

Lanzarote is perfect for windsurfing, swimming, diving, surfing, and fishing. In Puerto del Carmen there are numerous diving schools, deep sea fishing excursions, jet ski hire, parasailing and much more. Also in the resort there are professional gyms providing sporting facilities including squash and tennis