In recent years, more and more of us have become interested in the beautiful island of Lanzarote, and it is mainly due to the wide variety of places of interest and popular attractions that are offered to families of all ages, but if you are As a newcomer to this Spanish island, it can be hard to know where to start and what the best attractions and sights are. There are a variety of enchanting must-see destinations on the island that you surely won’t regret visiting; it’s just finding the time to accommodate them all on a vacation! You may find yourself coming back again and again.
One of the most popular natural attractions on the island has to be the Timanfaya National Park. The reason it’s so popular is definitely due to the fact that it’s home to an incredibly magnificent active volcano that warms the stones under your feet and provides a moon-like landscape built from cooled, still-flowing lava, a sight to behold. truly epic that no holiday in Lanzarote can do without.
Another destination much visited by tourists is Charco de los Clicos, a great place for families. This verdant lagoon is hidden within a cliff-backed cove that was once the crater of a volcano, and is best seen when the afternoon sun is high and the sky hits the lagoon just right, bringing out the different colors of the water and the surrounding cliffs. You’ll have the opportunity to search for peridot along the beach, and you can even visit the restaurants with a view in the town of El Golfo that overlook the sea.
If you’re vacationing as a couple, there’s one destination that immediately stands out, and that’s a wine lover’s paradise. La Geria wine region is where world class table wines and Malmsey wines are produced and is nothing like any other typical vineyard landscape you have seen in the past. This vineyard is different from other vineyards because the vines themselves are widely spaced, rather than growing in long rows. Each has its own individual depressions within the black earth, and half is enclosed by a wall of rough black lava, giving the wine a unique flavor that you will love.
But let’s not forget the unique beaches that Lanzarote has, specifically Playa Blanca. The beaches of Playa Blanca are part of the Los Ajaches Natural Monument, and there is a wide variety available for you and your family. Playa Mujeres in particular is the most popular option available, and is a wide, golden sand beach that offers walking paths along the headlands for some truly unique views along the coastline. You can drive there, or even get there by boat from Playa Blanca. If you’re interested in getting the perfect tan, nearby Puerto Muelas is popular for topless bathing, perfect for a whole new experience for couples looking to get that perfect vacation look!
For those yearning to take in some culture and history, Palacio Spinola is an elegant house, once home to the island’s governor. It was built in the mid 1700’s and still retains the wonderful colonial feel that extends from the spacious rooms to the beautiful woodwork and even the chapel that is also located off the grounds. The best time to tour has to be on a Sunday, when Tesquise is packed with market stalls, and even costumed musicians playing outside the square.
And finally, Los Hervideros, an impressive lava tube formed from lava and gases once trapped below the surface, enters the sea and has formed some truly spectacular deep sea caves and blowholes amongst the thick black rocks. The strong waves tend to hit the shore, which constantly breaks and wears away the stone creating more caves and blowholes. This is a unique experience, perfect for the whole family, plus it’s a place you can return to again and again, year after year, and look for the differences and changes that have occurred since your last departure.
Lanzarote holidays provide fun for all the family, its wide and diverse range of sights and attractions offer a completely unique holiday experience that can be enjoyed again and again.
