Papagayo Bike – one way of exploring the volcanic terrain of Lanzarote island is by bike. This service (located at Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise) gives individuals the option of renting bikes and exploring the island on their own, as well as signing up for a bike excursion (going through the island’s mountains, as well […]
Playa de Papagayo (Beach) – located 45 minutes (37 km) southwest of Arrecife, this is one of the most popular beaches of the island — a cove of white sand, reduced size and great beauty. In the shape of a bay or shell (some locals prefer to call it the latter), Papagayo wins you over […]
Marina Rubicon (Urbanización Castillo del Aguila, Calle el Berrugo 2, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote) – located 38 minutes (35 km) southwest of Arrecife, this is a marina at Playa Blanca which has shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also recreational options, such as a diving center (Rubicon Diving Lanzarote), a sailing school, and nautical outings (from […]
Lanzarote IronMan Triathlon (tournament) – held annually every May, this event is considered to be one of the most difficult Ironman tournaments in the world. The swim course takes place at Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen, the main tourist resort of the island. It is a two-lap course with a short running passage between the […]
Lanzarote Golf Resort (Carretera Puerto del Carmen-Tías) — designed by the famous North-American Ron Kirby, Lanzarote Golf is a modern 18 hole par 72 golf course, situated between Puerto del Carmen and Tias. Surrounded by volcanoes, it offers uninterrupted views where one may practice golf while contemplating all the majesty of the Atlantic Ocean and […]
La Graciosa (island) – curious visitors who have seen everything else in Lanzarote may opt to explore this small island located off its northern tip. The boating company Líneas Maritimas Romero has glass bottom boats that tourists can board to see the island itself, as well as the waters surrounding it. There are also sailing […]
Jardin de Cactus (Carretera General del Norte, Guatiza, Lanzarote) – located 21 minutes (17 km.) northeast of Arrecife, this garden, located in a former quarry, has over 10,000 different plants. Much of this garden is the work of famed local artist César Manrique. Similar attention to detail can be found not just in the planting […]
Guinate Tropical Park and Penguin Paradise (Calle La Majadita, 14, 35541 Guinate, Lanzarote) – located 40 minutes (33 km.) north of Arrecife (at the foot of Mt. Corona – an extinct volcano), visitors entering this park can encounter well over 100 different species of animals (even interacting with some of them). The Park is located […]
Gran Casino de Lanzarote (Av. de las Playas 12, Puerto del Carmen) – visiting gamblers will come across 39 slot machines and various live game tables (offering games such as Blackjack and Roulette). There are also Poker cash tables (including Texas Hold’em Poker). The grand hall of the casino with the large green playing tables […]
Diving – diving outfits like Aquasport Diving (http://aquasportdiving.com), Manta Diving Lanzarote (http://manta-diving-lanzarote.com), Lanzarote Dive Centre (https://lanzarotedivecentre.com/) and Safari Diving (www.safaridiving.com) in the Puerto del Carmen area provide all-year round diving excursions to interested tourists. Things to see underwater range from the rich offshore marine life (from sting rays, dolphins, sea horses and sharks to starfish, […]