Ecofinca Platanológico / Banana Plantation (Carretera Charco Verde, 257B – Puerto Naos, Los Llanos de Aridane) – located near Puerto Naos beach, this a small farming estate dedicated primarily to organic banana production and the development of ecological agriculture-related projects. This farm is adapted and equipped for events and visits, with walkways and a school […]
Charco Verde (beach) – located within the Puerto de Naos area (at the west side of the island), this black sand beach is surrounded by nature, and is great to take the children to without giving up the benefits of a rural setting. This pleasant cove, surrounded by cliffs and banana plantations, benefits from a […]
Charco Azul Seawater Swimming Pools (Camino del Melonar, San Andrés y Sauces) — Charco Azul is a set of saltwater swimming pools along the promenade at El Melonar, between the village of San Andres and Puerto Espindola, located in a semi-urban area. The natural coastline is rocky, and the sea is frequently very rough, but […]
Carnival (Santa Cruz de La Palma) – this major event begins on the Friday before Ash Wednesday and lasts until Saturday and into the small hours of Sunday, known as Domingo de Piñata. Its varied program never lacks the opening with a children’s parade, the traditional street parties (verbenas), the evening dances (in the Royal […]
Astrophysics Observatory (Los Cancajos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife) — the Astrophysical Observatory of Roque de Los Muchachos (ORM), located just south of Santa Cruz de la Palma (at an altitude of 2,420 meters in the municipality of Garafía), is one of the most complete array of telescopes in the world. Thanks to its dark, clear […]
Timanfaya National Park – the main attraction of this other worldly landscape is the Islote de Hilario volcano. Tourists can go on buses to tour this park and see the extraordinary rock formations. A restaurant designed by famed local artist César Manrique can be found at the summit (there, meat and fish are grilled using […]
Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park (Alcalde Cabrera Torres, Puerto del Carmen) – this is an American Cowboy Western-themed wildlife park, with an interesting collection of mammals, reptiles and birds. A wild tiger and cougars are on site, as well other animals – such as skunks, prairie dogs, armadillos, and raccoons. There’s also a lasso & whip […]
Puerto del Carmen (beach) – this beach is located just 10 minutes from Arrecife Airport. Stretching 6 km, this beach, which (like others in Lanzarote) has been awarded Blue Flag status by the EEC for cleanliness and lack of contamination, is considered among the most tranquil in the Canary Islands. This beach is fit for […]
Playa Famara (surfing) – this beach, located on the northwest coast of Lanzarote, offers ideal conditions for water sports, such as surfing, windsurfing, and kiteboarding. Surfing outfits such as Famara Surf (www.famarasurf.com) and Surf School Lanzarote (www.surfschoolanzarote.com) provide visitors with surfing lessons and outings.
Playa Blanca (beach) – located at the southernmost tip of the island, this one-time fishing village is now one of the most popular beaches in Lanzarote. The coastline around Playa Blanca is essentially one large 9 km.-wide bay which is then broken up into three smaller, but still large, bays. This basic geography means that […]