15 Lanzarote images that will make you want to go now
A holiday in Lanzarote pretty much guarantees everything you want from a sunshine break - spectacular scenery, blissful beaches, fantastic food, and above all else, some spectacular views.
Plus, if you're looking for a winter-sun holiday, Lanzarote is right up there with our favourite destinations. Just a 4-hour flight from the UK, the island is blessed with a year-round subtropical climate — you can expect highs in the low-20s even in winter!
Below you'll find a selection of our favourite things to see and do on the island. If you’re a Lanzarote aficionado and think we’ve missed anything from this collection, feel free to let us know in the comments at the bottom.
As you've probably heard, Lanzarote is a volcanic island. That means a lot of it looks like this...
And this...
It stays hot here all year round...
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They do a mean cactus on Lanzarote...
Two other things they do well here: sunsets and kitesurfing.
The volcanic landscape wouldn’t strike you as fertile land, but the local wine – from La Geria – is genuinely delicious.
The surrounding seas are brimming with some of the best seafood going. Much of which can be found in and around El Golfo.
Underwater sculptures at the Museo Atlantico, near Playa Blanca. We guarantee you haven't been to a museum like this before...
The island is surrounded by picture-postcard waters – all clear, blue and beautiful. This picture was taken at Playa Blanca.
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The scenery around Timanfaya National Park is unlike anything you’ll see anywhere else.
Playa Quemada's black-sand beach - trust us, this gets HOT in the summer.
If golden sands are more your thing, Lanzarote has that covered too. Here's Playa Papagayo...
You wouldn’t necessarily expect to find palm trees on a volcanic island, but you will.
The food on Lanzarote is of a very high standard, especially the seafood, freshly plucked from surrounding waters.
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