Lanzarote

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The most easterly of all the Canary Islands, Lanzarote, or Isla de Fuego ("Fire Island") as it is known locally, is full of drama and intrigue.

With the majority of its surface covered in solidified lava and nearly 300 volcanic peaks its landscape can certainly be described as "other-worldly", and it's probably the reason why it was chosen as the setting for the hit film, Planet of the Apes. Timanfaya National Park, which comprises nearly a third of the island, is where you can see the volcanic legacy of the centuries-old eruptions.

But all of this scenic drama doesn't stop Lanzarote from being an ideal place to come and relax. The sandy beaches, year round sunshine and good range of facilities make it a popular place to get away from it all, whatever time of year it may be.

Flights from the UK take about four hours and fifteen minutes, and arrive at Arrecife International Airport.

About Lanzarote
Lanzarote, Spain

Good for:

Views, Beaches, Nightlife, Sunshine, Family Holidays

Reasons to go:

Called Isla De Fuego (Fire Island) by the locals due to nearly 300 volcanic peaks.
Landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions including dramatic black sand beaches.
Excellent conditions in the north for watersports, particularly surfing and windsurfing.

Things to do

Canarian Cetasean Museum

A fascinating museum giving an insight into a range of Cetaseans (marine mammals that include whales, dolphins and porpoises). Run by The Association for the Study of Cetaceans in the Canary Archipelago, it has been researching cetaseans for over 20 years which means there's plenty of information on hand about these fascinating creatures.
Located in Puerto Calero

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Destinations in Lanzarote

Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise is the third largest resort on Lanzarote and is set on the north-east corner of the island. It's a friendly resort, popular with...

Matagorda
Matagorda is located on the south-east coast of the Lanzarote with a short 10- minute transfer time from Arricefe airport. It's one of the...

Playa Blanca
A quiet resort on the far south-west coast, Playa Blanca offers a good holiday for the family. With plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and three great...

Playa De Los Pocillos
The small resort of Playa de los Pocillos is located on the south-east coast of the island with a short transfer time of about 10 minutes from Arricefe...

Puerto Del Carmen
Puerto del Carmen is Lanzarote's largest and liveliest resort, stretching four kilometres along the island's south coast. Packed with...

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Top Lanzarote Hotels

Sky Travel selection of the top rated Lanzarote Hotels, powered by Tripadvisor.

Galeon Playa £26

Hotel per night

Dates: Wed Sep 17 to Mon Nov 17
- July 25,2008: Just back from 2 weeks in the Galeon Playa, it was very relaxing the appartment we stayed in was clean and fresh, the rooms were cleaned 5 days out of 7, with fresh towels on these days and the bed...
Sands Beach Resort £36

Hotel per night

Dates: Wed Sep 17 to Mon Nov 17
- September 3,2008: what a great resort to stay in!! having the beach front view we had a great view of the sea and lagoon which is suituated in front of our apartment lots of sand for the kids to play in and enough...
Apartamentos Hotetur Aquarius £28

Hotel per night

Dates: Wed Sep 17 to Mon Nov 17
- September 21,2008: Stayed at these apartments in September for a week, requested a 6th floor room & that is what we got 130 steps to walk up & also the walkways in between the steps but it was worth it for the...
Los Zocos £33

Hotel per night

Dates: Wed Sep 17 to Mon Nov 17
- October 2,2008: me my partner stayed 4 1 wk with my two chidren we found the room ok few probs but was sorted straigt away after speaking to the lovely english receptionst she was great and always there to talk and...
Apartamentos Jable Bermudas £36

Hotel per night

Dates: Wed Sep 17 to Mon Nov 17
- September 22,2008: Stayed at the jable bermudas for a week in the second week of september and had an excellent holiday! The apartments are very clean and well equipped. They are in an excellent location, 5 mins to...