Travel guide · Spain
Lanzarote
Explore volcanic scenery, beaches and good spots for diving and snorkelling.
Lanzarote is known for its volcanic landscapes, white sandy beaches and cultural sights. It suits you if you want to be active by the sea or explore volcanic scenery on short hikes.
At Timanfaya National Park you can ride a camel; in the north are Cueva de los Verdes and the Mirador del Río viewpoint. For swimming, try the resort beaches or the natural pools called Charcones near Playa Blanca; Famara and La Santa on the west coast are popular surf spots.
Pleasant from October to June
Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.
January: 14 to 22 °C, rain on 0 days in 10
All months as a table
| Month | Low to high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14 – 22 °C | 0 in 10 |
| February | 14 – 22 °C | 1 in 10 |
| March | 15 – 23 °C | 0 in 10 |
| April | 16 – 25 °C | 0 in 10 |
| May | 18 – 26 °C | 0 in 10 |
| June | 19 – 27 °C | 0 in 10 |
| July | 21 – 29 °C | 0 in 10 |
| August | 22 – 30 °C | 0 in 10 |
| September | 21 – 29 °C | 0 in 10 |
| October | 20 – 28 °C | 0 in 10 |
| November | 17 – 25 °C | 1 in 10 |
| December | 15 – 23 °C | 1 in 10 |
Getting there
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 25 min by schedule. You land in San Bartolomé (ACE), 5 km from the centre.
Where to stay on Lanzarote?
Well-known places to stay by town and how they are rated, on average out of 10.
- Puerto del Carmen8.9
261 well-known places to stay
Puerto del Carmen is a large resort with plenty of options for a night out.
- Playa Blanca8.9
89 well-known places to stay
Playa Blanca is quieter in the evenings, with families tending to seek a more peaceful night.
- Costa Teguise8.7
59 well-known places to stay
Costa Teguise was purpose-built as a resort and has clubs, bars and nightclubs.
- Arrecife8.6
51 well-known places to stay
Arrecife is the capital, with a beach, an island fortress housing a history museum and an art museum in the Castillo de San José.
- Playa Honda8.9
27 well-known places to stay
- Yaiza8.9
23 well-known places to stay
The area around Yaiza is shaped by lava plains and small volcanoes.
- Tías9.1
20 well-known places to stay
Tías is mainly residential, with some light industry.
- Teguise9.0
14 well-known places to stay
Teguise is the former capital, known for its Sunday market and cobbled streets.
The best-known hotels
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8.2Grupotel Cinco Plazas★★★★ · 5,101 reviews
8.9Hipotels La Geria★★★★ · 3,503 reviews
9.0Rosamar Apartamentos★★★★ · 3,297 reviews
9.0Hyde Park Lane★★★★ · 3,270 reviews
7.3Hotel Beatriz Playa & Spa★★★★ · 3,198 reviews
8.5Apartamentos Acuario Sol★★★★ · 3,162 reviews
8.3Rocas Blancas Apartments★★★★ · 2,816 reviews
8.3Apartamentos Panorama Adults Only★★★★ · 2,776 reviews
Worth seeing
Food and drink
Try papas arrugadas, wrinkled potatoes served with mojo, and gofio, a flour made from roasted cereals. Mojo comes in several forms, including a hot red-chilli version and one made with green pepper or coriander; there is also a wide choice of Atlantic fish.
What travellers ask
It is pleasant to be out from October to June: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is August at about 30 °C; it rains most often in February.
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 25 min by schedule. You land in San Bartolomé (ACE), 5 km from the centre.
Most well-known places to stay are in Puerto del Carmen (261, rated 8.9 out of 10 on average). The best rated are Tías (9.1), Teguise (9.0), and Puerto del Carmen (8.9).
Start with Lobos Island, Timanfaya National Park, Castillo de San José, Playa Blanca, and Rancho Texas Park.
A rental car is the best way to explore the island. Buses radiate from Arrecife, but there is no public bus through the national park.
You can snorkel along the sheltered southeast-facing coast wherever there is safe beach access.
Yes, the tap water is safe to drink.
As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.
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