Best hotels in Lanzarote
Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa
Parque Islas Canarias, Arrecife, Las Palmas, 35500
Set in the heart of Arricife, just a stone’s throw from Playa del Reducto beach, this five-star hotel offers luxury at your fingertips. Indulge your senses in the wellness spa, experience Spanish gastronomy inside the Alarz Bahía Club restaurant and curl up with a good book in a cabana by the pool.
Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort
Avenue de Papagayo, Playa Blanca, Las Palmas, 35580
Feel like royalty inside this luxurious five-star resort on the island’s southern coast. Designed in a traditional Canarian style and overflowing with facilities, guests will have their every need catered for. Drop the kids off at Kikoland and check into the thalassotherapy spa for a day of pampering, then come together to dine at one of nine exquisite restaurants.
Hotel Las Costas
Avenue de las Playas, Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas, 35510
Wake up to breath-taking panoramas of the sprawling sands of Los Pocillos at this beachfront hotel in Puerto del Carmen. Each room and suite comes complete with a terrace balcony and sunbeds, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a separate living room.
Best restaurants in Lanzarote
Restaurante Lilium
Centro Comercial Marina Lanzarote, Avenue Olof Palme, Arrecife, Las Palmas, 35500
Enjoy an evening meal surrounded by calming ocean views at this contemporary restaurant on the Marina Lanzarote. Restaurante Lilium serves up Spanish cuisine with a twist. Dine on fresh oysters, prawns and seasonal catches or enjoy a fiesta of tender meats including duck, pork and beef.
Restaurante Grill El Argentino
Calle Lanzarote, Playa Blanca, Las Palmas, 35580
Swap Spanish gastronomy for South American cooking at this waterfront restaurant in Playa Blanca. For starters, tuck into a selection of empanadas (pastry turnovers). Then for mains, savour the Solomillo de ternera (beef tenderloin), which comes highly recommended.
La Lanterna
Avenue de las Playas, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, 35510
Cross over the Balearic Sea for an evening of traditional Italian delights at La Lanterna in Playa Blanca. Pizzas always go down a treat with little ones, while the fresh and homemade pastas will awaken your senses beside Playa Grande beach.
Best things to do in Lanzarote
Famara Beach
Calle Brezo de Mar, Famara, Las Palmas, 35558
Surfers come from all over the world to experience the waves at Famara Beach, nicknamed the “European Hawaii”. Take advantage of the high winds and powerful waves with a selection of water sports, including windsurfing and body boarding. Or head when the tide is low to capture the beach as it transforms into a giant, glistening mirror.
Timanfaya National Park
Tinajo, Las Palmas, 35560
For trekkers, Timanfaya National Park’s entirely volcanic landscape and geysers promise a strenuously enjoyable trail on the southwestern part of the island. The lava-formed tunnels of Cueva de los Verdes offer a glimpse of geology at its most impressive – take a guided tour for the full experience.
César Manrique Foundation
Calle Jorge Luis Borges, Tahiche, Las Palmas, 35507
Famed Spanish artist César Manrique was born on the island of Lanzarote. Wander his home to witness where art meets nature, as colourful fruit trees and mosaic artwork contrast with the black, volcanic landscape. There are also rotating exhibitions showcasing his work.