Beaches
Lanzarote may not be home to long expanses of sand, but the 30 kilometres of sandy beaches along its 150 mile coastline are perfect for the holidaymakers looking to relax.
The best of the bunch are on the south of the island. Playa Blanca has three excellent beaches, while Puerto del Carmen boasts Playa Chica, Playa Grande and Play los Pocillos.
Papagayo beach is an eight-kilometre drive from Playa Blanca. Make the effort to get there and you'll be greeted with a long, wide expanse of sand with clean blue waters.
The beaches to the north of the island have the best surfing conditions, and La Santa is a particular favourite.
Nightlife
Nightlife is not the biggest attraction the island has to offer, nevertheless the larger resorts such as Puerto del Carmen don't disappoint. The main promenade along the seafront here offers a good selection of bars, restaurants and shows for tourists. There's also regular live music and a casino. Playa Blanca also has a small range of bars and discos.
Smaller resorts, such as Costa Teguise, tend to have their entertainment based around the hotel complexes, so check with your travel agent before you book. Other than that, enjoy a quiet drink at one of the bars and soak up the evening atmosphere.
