{"id":7714,"date":"2021-08-20T14:27:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T12:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/?p=7714"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:22:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:22:47","slug":"backpacking-lanzarote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/","title":{"rendered":"Lanzarote Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Lanzarote, in many ways similar to neighboring <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-fuerteventura\/\">Fuerteventura<\/a>, is characterized by volcanoes and lava fields that give rise to &#8220;Martian landscapes&#8221; but also beautiful white and golden beaches.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I visited the island over the course of a two-month trip during which I explored <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/canary-islands\/\">all the major islands of the archipelago<\/a>, except for El Hierro. Whether it&#8217;s a backpacking adventure, a road trip or an all-inclusive vacation, in this guide you&#8217;ll find plenty of useful tips and ideas to plan your trip as best you can.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"quick-menu\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Quick menu<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#when\">When to visit Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#doc\">Documents and vaccinations for going to Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#what\">What to do and see in Lanzarote<\/a>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Destinations<\/summary>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-playa-blanca\">Playa Blanca<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-el-golfo\">El Golfo<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-yaiza\">Yaiza<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-playa-quemada\">Playa Quemada<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-parque-nacional-timanfaya\">Parque Nacional Timanfaya<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-parque-natural-de-los-volcanes\">Parque Natural de los Volcanes<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-puerto-del-carmen\">Puerto del Carmen<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-arrecife\">Arrecife<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-caserio-de-tenezar\">Caserio de Tenezar<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-teguise\">Teguise<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-caleta-de-famara\">Caleta de Famara<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-haria\">Har\u00eda<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-cueva-de-los-verdes-e-jameos-del-agua\">Cueva de los Verdes e Jameos del Agua<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-mirador-del-rio\">Mirador del R\u00edo<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-orzola\">\u00d3rzola<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#dest-la-graciosa\">La Graciosa<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#iti\">Suggested itineraries in Lanzarote<\/a>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Itineraries<\/summary>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#itinerary-itinerary-3-days-in-lanzarote\">3-day itinerary in Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#itinerary-itinerary-5-days-in-lanzarote\">5-day itinerary in Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#itinerary-itinerary-7-days-in-lanzarote\">7-day itinerary in Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#itinerary-itinerary-10-days-in-lanzarote\">10-day itinerary in Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#how\">How to get around Lanzarote<\/a>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Transport<\/summary>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#transport-rent-a-car-in-lanzarote\">Rent a car in Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#transport-buses-in-lanzarote\">Buses in Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#transport-domestic-flights\">Domestic flights<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#transport-ferries-to-lanzarote\">Ferries to Lanzarote<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#cost\">Backpacking Lanzarote: costs<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#safe\">Backpacking Lanzarote: safety<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-lanzarote\/#quick-menu\" style=\"position: fixed; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 9999; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #999; border-radius: 6px; background: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px;\">\u2191 Menu<\/a>\r\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05113.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Trail to Caldera Blanca.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"when\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>When to visit Lanzarote<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lanzarote, like the rest of the Canary Islands, enjoys a good climate throughout the year and can therefore be appreciated in all seasons. That said, much depends on what your expectations are during the trip.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Lanzarote in spring<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the spring months, temperatures can reach 22-23 degrees and even a few degrees higher toward the end of May, during which time the rainfall that can occasionally occur in March and April is instead virtually absent. This makes May particularly ideal for those who want to avoid the crowds and prices that characterize the peak summer season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Lanzarote in summer<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Lanzarote and the Canary Islands in general, June, July, and August are considered high season. The weather is excellent, and there&#8217;s no rainfall. Toward the end of July, the ocean water also begins to warm up. Of course, this is also the busiest and most expensive time of the year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Caleta de Famara seen from above.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Lanzarote in autumn<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September is a great month to visit the island. The beaches are less crowded (especially toward the end of the month), the weather is great and the ocean is warmer than in summer. In October and especially November the probability of rainfall increases and temperatures begin to drop, but all in all it can still be a pleasant time to visit the island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Lanzarote in winter<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Even in the middle of winter (December, January and February) Lanzarote can be an interesting destination, although it&#8217;s worth remembering that December is when rainfall peaks; it then tapers off until May.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Nevertheless, rainfall is still relatively low, and during the day, with the sun shining, temperatures can easily reach and exceed 20 degrees. In short, don&#8217;t expect to enjoy a pleasant swim, but if all you&#8217;re looking for is some sunshine and mild temperatures, you won&#8217;t be disappointed, also because Lanzarote has a lot to offer even beyond its beaches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"doc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Documents and vaccinations for going to Lanzarote<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Canary Islands are, for all intents and purposes, part of Spain, so, as for any other country in the European Union, if you&#8217;re an EU citizen you don&#8217;t need a visa or a passport: a valid national ID card is all you need to visit the island. If you&#8217;re not an EU citizen, <a href=\"https:\/\/home-affairs.ec.europa.eu\/policies\/schengen-borders-and-visa\/visa-policy_en\">Schengen Area visa policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC04990.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>S<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aline de Janubio.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"what\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What to do and see in Lanzarote<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For convenience, I&#8217;ve decided to list the places of interest from south to north. This order should be particularly useful to those who decide to visit Lanzarote coming from <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-fuerteventura\/\">Fuerteventura<\/a>. If you&#8217;re interested, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LTkebW9nEEs\">here<\/a> you&#8217;ll find the video of my trip (in Italian, but you can turn on the subtitles).<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Guida_cosa_vedere_lanzarote.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N.b. Several times throughout the guide you&#8217;ll find links to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to use offline navigation directly from the AllTrails app you need to upgrade to the pro version. However, you can get around this by downloading the coordinates from the desktop version of the site in &#8220;Google Earth KML&#8221; format and then uploading them to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/organicmaps.app\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Maps<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is by far one of my <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/app-travelling\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite travel apps<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-playa-blanca\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Playa Blanca<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The town that for years was a simple fishing village is now one of the island&#8217;s top tourist destinations. It&#8217;s located in the far southwest of Lanzarote, and its port offers daily connections to neighboring Fuerteventura. Playa Blanca is considered an &#8220;up market&#8221; destination with plenty of luxury hotels and five-star resorts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What to do and see in Playa Blanca<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There&#8217;s a pedestrian promenade that connects the port area (Marina Rubicon) to the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/gvB4c4FhNnt8wWgj6\">Punta Pechiguera lighthouse<\/a> via the oldest and most traditional part of town, where the beach of the same name, <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/eNvGfsBHFL2wwBQj8\">Playa Blanca<\/a>, is located. The town&#8217;s other two beaches are: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/CBXCcigLg46JNvRt8\">Playa Flamingo<\/a>, further west in the direction of the lighthouse, and <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FCuXuiLzwzRxL8es8\">Playa Dorada<\/a>, halfway between the Marina and the center. Otherwise, there isn&#8217;t much else to do except visit the town&#8217;s many bars, restaurants and stores.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Costa De Papagayo<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Probably the most popular beaches around Playa Blanca, or even on the entire island, are those along the Costa de Papagayo. These are a series of really nice coves separated by high cliffs.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The entire area is within a protected area, and along the dirt road leading to the beaches there&#8217;s a sort of toll booth where you pay 3\u20ac per car to get in. Apparently you can also get there on foot from Playa Blanca: the path starts near <a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/Sandos-Papagayo?share\">Sandos Papagayo<\/a> and reaches <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/V8jBTnM7kYEk9uuT9\">Playa Mujeres<\/a>, the first in the series of coves I just described. The others are <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uBBWfuUGhVKmszJ89\">Playa Caleton del Cobre<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/CQYy3KuRvuysrXwRA\">Playa Caleton San Marcial<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kpPx8XYix1UMU3zr5\">Playa del Pozo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/m8t5WgaLryrc49av8\">Playa de la Cera<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WwYR81gdaKmLUdnS6\">Playa del Papagayo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fUjzLgYW4KH2cAj36\">Playa Caleta de Congrio<\/a>. Playa del Papagayo is probably the prettiest, but it&#8217;s also quite small and therefore crowded. There are no stores where you can buy food or water, only a couple of restaurants just above Playa del Papagayo.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC04953.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa de Papagayo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Las Salinas de Janubio<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These salt flats are located about 10 km north of Playa Blanca and are a truly picturesque place. The 1730 eruption created a natural lagoon, and later in 1895 the first salt flats were built. I recommend visiting them at sunset to enjoy the best light. I recommend these two viewpoints (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/K85J3bPbytZiwUeE8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sxvgxefZvWWNzC26A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or this last one, where there&#8217;s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/MiradorlasSalinas?share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurant overlooking the salt flats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re interested, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/salinasdejanubio.com\/en\/visitanos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guided tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also offered and of course you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/salinasdejanubio.com\/en\/gama-productos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy salt&#8230; and more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2j9hzrB2Yxoi7rwE8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is where the store is and tours are offered. While you&#8217;re there you can also check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mQuVhuwDE3F7iU9u6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa del Janubio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the volcanic beach that lies where the salt flats meet the sea; it&#8217;s not suitable for swimming but is still a lovely place.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC04998.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>S<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aline de Janubio.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>How to get to Playa Blanca?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>During the day there are frequent buses to Arrecife (line 60), Puerto del Carmen and the airport (line 161); you can check routes and schedules at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrecifebus.com\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=2368&amp;Itemid=228&amp;lang=en\"><em>this link<\/em><\/a><em>. As I mentioned, there are frequent connections to and from Corralejo in Fuerteventura; on <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/clkuk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=313887&amp;a=3031236&amp;g=24950684\"><em>this page<\/em><\/a><em> you can check the departures of all the companies (Playa Blanca &#8211; Corralejo route).<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Playa Blanca?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>As I mentioned, Playa Blanca is an &#8220;up market&#8221; destination and doesn&#8217;t offer particularly cheap options, especially for solo travelers. In any case, you can check out <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/casa-salzano.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><em>Casa Salzano<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/bungalows-playa-limones.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><em>Bungalows Playa Limones<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/rosales-playa-blanca.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><em>Rosales<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/palmeras-garden.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><em>Palmeras Garden<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC04975.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Costa de Papagayo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-el-golfo\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>El Golfo<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This small seaside village has a cute waterfront composed of quaint white buildings and some scenes from a movie starring Penelope Cruz were filmed here. In any case, besides being cute in itself and offering the chance to eat at one of the ocean-view restaurants (not exactly cheap), the small village is also an ideal base for admiring the striking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wbBeqgHDKytLMKC46\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charco de Los Clicos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a green lagoon formed inside what was once a volcanic cone that gets this really striking color thanks to a type of algae that proliferates in the water. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05045.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Charco de Los Clicos.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The lagoon, and technically also the adjacent beach (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wbBeqgHDKytLMKC46\">Playa de los Clicos<\/a>), have been closed to the public, but during my visit I still noticed quite a few people down there&#8230; personally, I didn&#8217;t go down, and I think the view from the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/CQoMWCniZE4b8VUM9\">viewpoint<\/a> is more than enough. To get there, just walk along the short path (two hundred meters at most) that starts from <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7TVbuj13zq5subwEA\">this parking lot<\/a>, where I also recommend leaving your car to visit El Golfo.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also starting from El Golfo is the only official trail through Timanfaya National Park. It&#8217;s about 13 km long and follows the coast to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/a9by77eLPWJKWiCj7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de la Madera<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It&#8217;s a scenic trail through the lava fields with the ocean a stone&#8217;s throw away, and there are beautiful views of the rocky coastline. That said, I don&#8217;t recommend walking the entire trail: first, because as beautiful as it is, in the long run it&#8217;s a fairly monotonous trail, and second, because you have to go back the same way, which means walking over 25 km.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I stopped about 3 km from Playa de la Madera before turning back and that was more than enough (about 4 and a half hours of brisk walking in total). Basically, walk as far as you like, but remember that you have to go back the same way, so don&#8217;t wait until you&#8217;re exhausted to turn back, and remember that, especially in summer, it can get really hot. There isn&#8217;t a scrap of shade. There&#8217;s a parking lot at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/PAsFBPpf9PMZ6mKN8\">this point<\/a> at the end of the village, right where the trail begins.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Along the coastal trail.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-yaiza\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Yaiza<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a really cute little village that has apparently been voted Spain&#8217;s prettiest village twice. The small center around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tH1TtYsf1ZkxASZFA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaza de Los Remedios<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is actually a pleasant place to spend a few hours, perhaps having something to eat in one of the bars and restaurants around the square. Otherwise there isn&#8217;t much to do or see, but I recommend using the town as a base for exploring the south of the island. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Plaza de Los Remedios.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you feel like walking among Lanzarote&#8217;s characteristic vineyards, climb to the top of Monta\u00f1a Tinasoria. It&#8217;s a trail about 7 km long that can be completed in about 2 hours. You walk through vineyards shielded by rock constructions that protect them from the strong wind and create a simply unique landscape. As explained on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/lanzarote\/el-tablero-tinasoria?u=m\">this page<\/a>, if you follow the GPS track, at one point you&#8217;ll reach a private road, but just turn about 150 meters earlier at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=28.955874,-13.711711\">this point<\/a> to walk up a road that has no restrictions at all. That one is probably a private road too, but during our visit there were no signs asking people not to pass, and all the winegrowers we met greeted us in a friendly way without making a fuss.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Yaiza?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>As suggested above, I recommend using Yaiza as a base to explore the south of the island, first because it&#8217;s in a really strategic central location and second because it offers cheaper accommodations than Playa Blanca. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/love-yaiza.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><em>Love Yaiza<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/habitacion-privada-en-villa.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><em>Habitaciones t\u00eda Ela<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/finca-esperanza.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><em>Finca Esperanza<\/em><\/a><em> are all good budget options, especially if you&#8217;re not traveling alone.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05089.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Heading to the top of Montana Tinasoria.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-playa-quemada\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Playa Quemada<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This small coastal village is definitely off the classic Lanzarote tourist trail and is therefore an ideal destination for anyone who wants to get a sense of what the island was like before the arrival of tourists. The pebble beach isn&#8217;t particularly pretty, but there are a couple of waterfront restaurants where you can have a good meal with a view.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Playa Quemada you can also reach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9ZQBdNGKyPxqdYPz6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa la Casa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along a beautiful path that follows the coast. The beach can be reached only on foot or by sea and boasts a very special garden (take a look at the photos on Google Maps). A girl living on the island recommended the visit to me. Unfortunately, I arrived that day in the afternoon and didn&#8217;t feel like walking, so I just went to the nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/n9C3j2FAvobjjEDu7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de la Arena<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC04960.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa de Papagayo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-parque-nacional-timanfaya\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Parque Nacional Timanfaya<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timanfaya National Park is undoubtedly one of the must-see stops during your trip to Lanzarote. Unfortunately, only tourist buses, not private cars, are allowed to drive around the park. Visitors must leave their cars in the parking lot and buy a ticket for one of the buses that can drive inside the park. Tickets must be purchased at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/iYYGmqXHfEfMJhCq8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">park entrance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the ticket office opens daily at 9:30 and closes at 16:00. Once you&#8217;ve purchased your ticket (12\u20ac per adult), you drive to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/s2Lorqeaq8mZSnA99\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parking lot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From there, with your newly purchased ticket, you can board the bus (I recommend taking a seat on the side opposite the driver). The bus tour of the park lasts about 40 minutes and makes several stops.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05079.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On the bus tour.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Even though it feels like doing something extremely touristy, all in all I think it&#8217;s a nice experience. Where the parking lot is, there&#8217;s the classic souvenir shop and a restaurant that uses an oven fueled by the heat still coming from the volcano, as demonstrated by the short show the park rangers put on before you even get on the bus.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An alternative to the bus tour for admiring the park and its Martian panorama is to take a ride on the back of a camel. The cost is 12\u20ac per animal, so if shared between two people, it\u2019s 6\u20ac each for about twenty minutes. You have to leave your car at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zs97j86cdCQ14wrs6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Personally, I&#8217;m not a big fan of animals used for tourist purposes, so I decided to pass, but my friend did it and enjoyed it. Obviously, you can do both the bus and camel tours, but if you want to do just one and are looking for the best views, my friend recommends the bus tour.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To complete your visit to Timanfaya National Park, I recommend stopping at the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/SSoibWb3VAADusfp7\">Centro de Visitantes<\/a>. There&#8217;s a really interesting permanent exhibition here that explains the origins of the island and its recent volcanic eruptions, and the flora and fauna that have colonized this seemingly inhospitable landscape. At the entrance of the visitor center you can also sign up to watch two twenty-minute documentaries shown in the small cinema room: depending on the time, they&#8217;re offered in several languages, but if I&#8217;m not mistaken Italian unfortunately isn&#8217;t one of them. Also at the entrance, you can sign up for a simulation of a volcanic eruption: a wall that gives off smoke and &#8220;lava&#8221; and lights up, with some background noise. Personally, I found it pathetic, but kids might find it interesting. Admission, documentaries and the simulation are completely free.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05062.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Timanfaya National Park.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-parque-natural-de-los-volcanes\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Parque Natural de los Volcanes<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This natural park literally wraps around Timanfaya National Park. Given its proximity, the landscape is very similar to that offered by the national park, with the advantage, however, that there are plenty of trails that can be walked without breaking any laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05136.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Montana de las Lapas.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Caldera Blanca<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This is probably one of the most popular trails on the island: it&#8217;s about 9 km with 500 meters of total elevation gain, not exactly a walk in the park but still doable for many people, 2:30 &#8211; 3:30 hours. As the name suggests, you walk through the lava fields until you reach the base of the Caldera Blanca, where you climb up to the ridge and walk almost its entire length before descending and heading back toward the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WSuuWjVKevWcQGQb6\">parking lot<\/a> along the same trail you came on. In any case, you can check the GPS tracks on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/lanzarote\/caldera-blanca?u=m\">this page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Keep in mind that, as with all the other hikes on the island, there isn&#8217;t a scrap of shade, and the middle of the day, especially in summer, can be really hot. Also, at the top of the caldera there are sections where the trail is slightly exposed, no big deal in normal weather conditions, but on the day of my visit the wind was so strong that at one point we decided to turn back.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05122.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Caldera Blanca.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Monta\u00f1a Colorada<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A short trail with no elevation gain that simply goes around Monta\u00f1a Colorada: it&#8217;s about 3 km and takes 45 minutes, more or less. Park your car at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9J63WDyTsYcSkDEj9\">this point<\/a>. The views from the top of Caldera Blanca are much better, but it&#8217;s still a pleasant walk. There&#8217;s a trail to the top of the volcano and some GPS tracks follow it, but according to the signs on site it no longer seems to be allowed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/lanzarote\/volcan-montana-colorada?u=m\">Here<\/a> you&#8217;ll find the trail description; as you&#8217;ll see from the map at that link, if you like you can lengthen the route and include nearby Monta\u00f1a Cardona and Montana Negra.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05138.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Montana Colorada.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Monta\u00f1a de las Lapas o del Cuervo<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If walking isn&#8217;t your thing and you only want to do one hike, this is probably the best choice. Leave your car at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FGjY8ZtbDmRqYj159\">this spot<\/a> (about 1 km south of the Monta\u00f1a Colorada parking lot). This is a short walk too: about 4 km with no elevation gain, about an hour. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/lanzarote\/caldera-de-los-cuervos?u=m\">Here<\/a> you&#8217;ll find the GPS track. Anyway, this time, in addition to walking around the volcano, you can also go inside the caldera, where the colors of the rocks, the vegetation and the rock formations create a particularly picturesque place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05134.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Inside the caldera of Monta\u00f1a del Cuervo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Monta\u00f1a de la pena de Santa Catalina<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/htpwrYYnEpH4GQ8b8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montana Los Rodeos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is yet another volcano, only this time you can climb to the top and enjoy 360-degree views of lava fields and volcanoes popping up here and there. If you decide to climb to the top it&#8217;s 9 km and 400 m of elevation gain, about 2 hours, otherwise you can simply walk around it as described <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/lanzarote\/montana-coruja-montana-de-la-pena-de-santa-catalina?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In fact, the linked GPS track doesn&#8217;t include the climb to the top of the mountain, which I do recommend, also because without the climb the route would be really monotonous. If you like, instead of leaving your car at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hH6DKGGKUjsNMeXe6\">this point<\/a> as suggested, you can keep driving to the base of the volcano. The road is unpaved but in good condition.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On top of Montana de la pena de Santa Catalina.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To wrap up this section on Parque Natural de los Volcanes, the more adventurous can walk through an underground lava tunnel called <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zGoZkt3jAXRPNp8Z6\">Cueva de las palomas<\/a>. I went in at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ZZcyuPwFhobNg1268\">this point<\/a> and came out at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zGoZkt3jAXRPNp8Z6\">this one<\/a>, but of course nobody stops you from doing it the other way around. Inside it&#8217;s pitch black, so a flashlight is essential: your phone&#8217;s may be enough, but ideally a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jOFnHu\">headlamp<\/a> would be better, so you have your hands free. My friend did it in flip-flops, but I certainly don&#8217;t recommend it; the ground is uneven, to say the least. In about ten minutes you should come out on the other side. Undoubtedly a nice way to reawaken your sense of adventure a bit.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05128.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>My friend Andrea inside Cueva de las palomas.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-puerto-del-carmen\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Puerto del Carmen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you&#8217;re looking for bars, restaurants and above all nightlife, Puerto del Carmen is undoubtedly the ideal destination on the island. During my visit the town was a bit dull because of covid, but I&#8217;m sure that in a normal year, especially in summer, its nightlife is the best the island has to offer.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">By the way: the beach isn&#8217;t bad at all and, above all, it&#8217;s equipped with everything you need, showers, sunbeds and umbrellas, but also beach volleyball courts. Again, an extremely touristy and crowded destination, but if that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re looking for, you won&#8217;t be disappointed.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Puerto del Carmen?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may have been the time of year but my friend and I slept at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/apartamentos-panorama.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartamentos Panorama<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for less than 20\u20ac each, spacious apartments with kitchenette, sitting area, terrace, great location, gym and pool. Other interesting options seem to be <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/apartamento-princess-sea-views-vistas-al-mar-meerblick.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartamento Princess<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/pensia3n-magec.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pension Magec<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/habitaciones-dona-cris.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitaciones Dona Cris<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05132.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>One of the two entrances to Cueva de las palomas.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-arrecife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Arrecife<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The island&#8217;s capital isn&#8217;t exactly a beautiful city, let alone a must-see destination, so much so that if you&#8217;re short on time, my advice is to spend it elsewhere. That said, if you happen to visit the city, <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qiXQKTFrApEwwmUD9\">Playa Reducto<\/a>, a stone&#8217;s throw from the center, isn&#8217;t that bad, and while you&#8217;re there you can walk along the waterfront to <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NGvLDHCVKud1HvCk8\">Castillo de San Gabriel<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/PMhRABvfKRRqtT4c6\">old port<\/a> area is also quite charming and, in my opinion, the most beautiful part of the city.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, although I haven&#8217;t been there myself, <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BfsMEJYvAQKs4YtS6\">Playa de las Cucharas<\/a>, north of the city, was recommended to me and seems to be nice.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05164.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On the Arrecife waterfront.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-caserio-de-tenezar\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Caserio de Tenezar<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This godforsaken village is undoubtedly one of the most isolated. It&#8217;s less a village than a hamlet of white houses that stand out between the blue of the sea and the black of the surrounding volcanic earth. Apparently, no one lives here permanently anymore; silence and desolation reign supreme, especially during the off-season.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There&#8217;s absolutely nothing to do in the village except enjoy some peace and quiet; there aren&#8217;t even any bars or restaurants. The beach (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WzesfAskjFdgH43e6\">Playa Teneza<\/a>) isn&#8217;t suitable for swimming. Just outside the village, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xtUaV8rYn6HdAvft7\">watch the waves crash against the rocky coast<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05140.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Caserio de Tenezar.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-teguise\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Teguise<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Founded in 1402, Teguise is the oldest town in the Canary Islands and was the island&#8217;s capital for over 450 years. The town&#8217;s historic center, which is built around the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/87PM9i9XhUHP5Ahd9\">Iglesia de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Guadalupe<\/a>, reflects its history and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and characteristic in the entire archipelago. There&#8217;s certainly no shortage of bars and restaurants along the streets of the center.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">On Sunday mornings there&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xfU4pPZw3enHE8Fu6\">really popular market<\/a>. I haven&#8217;t been, but if you can make your visit coincide with this day of the week, it could definitely be something interesting to see.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Teguise?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/joyhouse.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joyhouse<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great budget option not too far from Teguise or otherwise a good location for exploring the center of the island.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Teguise.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Planning your trip? If you still need travel insurance, you can find my <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/travel-insurance\/\">guide to the best travel insurance<\/a> here. Purchasing through the links in the guide supports this site at no additional cost to you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"dest-caleta-de-famara\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Caleta de Famara<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caleta de Famara is a small town in the northwest of the island that is extremely popular with surfers. The bay offers optimal conditions for surfing and kitesurfing, attracting thousands of enthusiasts every year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The atmosphere, in a small town frequented mostly by surfers, is really relaxed and pleasant. If you want to take some surfing lessons or rent equipment, there&#8217;s certainly no shortage of schools and shops, but even if you just want to look around, watch the surfers and kitesurfers in the water or spend a relaxing day on the beach, Caleta de Famara isn&#8217;t bad at all.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05176.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Caleta de Famara seen from above.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although closer to Har\u00eda than to Caleta de Famara, I absolutely recommend stopping by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oo43ty1wvWUn19eS6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador del risco de Famara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This viewpoint is reached at the end of a dirt road that is, however, in good condition and offers some incredible views of Famara Bay below and the impressive cliffs. For the more adventurous I recommend visiting the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Rqx6AweVB4K2hoSF9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cueva de Las Cabras<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is located not far away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A cave literally carved into the rock and suspended over the void, with a slightly exposed access that has no safety features except for a few steps. Children and people who really struggle with heights would do better to avoid it, but even someone like me, who doesn&#8217;t feel exactly comfortable in this kind of situation, managed to get down without too much trouble. In any case, the place is truly magical and I strongly recommend it, but watch where you put your feet!<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Cueva de Las Cabras.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mirador del risco de Famara.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-haria\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Har\u00eda<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Haria and its surroundings are probably the most authentic and least touristy area of the island: a hilly landscape in the north of the island that offers an escape from the more popular south. You can walk around the village center in no more than ten minutes, but it&#8217;s still charming. Maybe it was the low season, combined with the covid emergency, but it felt like going back in time.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As if that wasn&#8217;t enough, this is where you&#8217;ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/smZivwboeQHJUvyX8\">C\u00e9sar Manrique&#8217;s house museum<\/a>, which is apparently in the same condition it was in when the artist died, complete with unfinished works in the studio. During my visit the museum was closed due to covid, so I didn&#8217;t go in, but I think it could be an interesting visit, especially if you&#8217;re into art.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you feel like taking a walk, I recommend walking to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3DQ65JMUYQF82e5E7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador Rincon de Haria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from where you have excellent views of both the valley where Har\u00eda lies and the sea with Caleta de Famara in the distance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Haria.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-cueva-de-los-verdes-e-jameos-del-agua\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Cueva de los Verdes e Jameos del Agua<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/r4J672ckYEHEw1Rv6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cueva de los Verdes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/JameosdelAgua?share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jameos del Agua<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are within a few kilometers of each other and are basically part of the same underground lava tunnel. The visit to Cuevas de los Verdes is exclusively guided, the tour offered in Spanish and English costs 10 euros and lasts about 45 minutes; departures are frequent and you simply show up at the entrance. The origin of the cave and lava tunnels in general is explained and a lot of other information is given.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I found it quite interesting and especially if you&#8217;ve never seen anything like it, I think it&#8217;s absolutely worth the price of admission. A path has been created inside the cave complete with stairs and handrails, which should provide easy access for anyone without serious mobility problems. There&#8217;s even a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bx6qivDW5VI&amp;ab_channel=PuntodeInformaci%C3%B3nLanzarote\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small auditorium inside<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05213.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Auditorium inside Cuevas de los Verdes.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As I mentioned, though, I haven&#8217;t been to Jameos del Agua, which is the continuation of the same lava tunnel. In any case, once you&#8217;ve paid the 10\u20ac entrance fee, you&#8217;re free to wander around. Inside there&#8217;s a bar, a concert auditorium and two small artificial lakes\/pools. Reviews are mixed: some say that, as nice as it is, it&#8217;s absolutely not worth the price of admission, while others claim that this creation of C\u00e9sar Manrique, which combines natural and man-made structures, is something not to be missed. The choice is yours.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, not far from Cueva de los Verdes is <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/x5cYrwiyFdmGSideA\">Cueva de los Siete Lagos<\/a>. It had been recommended to me, with the advice to be ready to swim, but according to the reviews on Google Maps, access is prohibited and it even seems to be blocked off. I haven&#8217;t checked in person, but I think you can trust them, and I&#8217;d avoid it.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Cuevas de Los Verdes.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-mirador-del-rio\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mirador del R\u00edo<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This viewpoint is undoubtedly the best known and most popular on the island. The structure, built in 1974 and once again bearing C\u00e9sar Manrique&#8217;s touch, offers beautiful views of the island of La Graciosa and the Chinijo Archipelago. The structure houses a <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1BgidyqtLHZJ8KDi9\">bar<\/a> with a 5\u20ac entrance fee. It isn&#8217;t much, but I decided not to go in: as many people point out, you can simply enjoy the same view from the road at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/DHArgj8h8W2o43EJ8\">this spot<\/a> and still leave your car in the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7ykhLTgsaasTFiFw6\">bar&#8217;s parking lot<\/a>. Again, the choice is yours.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05246.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>La Graciosa seen from Mirador del Rio.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-orzola\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>\u00d3rzola<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This small town in the north of the island is the gateway for anyone who wants to visit the neighboring island of La Graciosa: this is where the ferries that cross between the two islands several times a day depart from. The small port town is nothing special, but there are <a href=\"https:\/\/lanzaroteguidebook.com\/destination\/orzola\">plenty of nice beaches<\/a> to visit nearby. I especially recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/GEfvkS6Rs2RUwS7v5\">Playa Caleton Blanco<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Caleta de Sebo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-la-graciosa\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>La Graciosa<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What can I say, the island is really pretty! Joking aside, visiting the island from Lanzarote is definitely a great way to spend a day. As I mentioned, departures are frequent and the route is covered by two companies: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.biosferaexpress.com\/en\/horarios.html\">Biosfera Express<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lineasromero.com\/en\/info-horarios\">Lineas Romero<\/a>. For adults, a round-trip ticket costs 26\u20ac, and the crossing takes about half an hour.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once on the island, if you&#8217;re up for some effort, you can ride a bike loop that starts from <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fMdz4u5YseRpRCXf8\">Caleta del Sebo<\/a>, goes first to <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QCoz9vd6EU98RXJc9\">Playa de las Conchas<\/a> and then to the small settlement of <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/45ee4oh7FfoRy2VQ6\">Casas de Pedro Barba<\/a>, and finally returns to Caleta del Sebo. It&#8217;s about 18 km in total and can be completed in about 2-3 hours, depending on your pace. If you&#8217;re not a big fan of cycling and don&#8217;t feel like making the effort, I&#8217;d probably skip it. In my opinion, the only stop on the loop that&#8217;s truly worth it is Playa de las Conchas, so if you like, you could simply ride to the beach and back, saving about 8 km. I&#8217;ve seen people walk this stretch. In any case, renting a bike at the port is really easy: there are several shops with the same prices, 10\u20ac for the whole day for a regular mountain bike and 25\u20ac if you want an electric bike.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05281.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa de Las Conchas.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once you&#8217;ve finished the bike ride, or instead of it, I strongly recommend walking to <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5hhDRxjnjqTKX7kH6\">Playa Francesca<\/a>: a beautiful bay where you can swim (unlike Playa de las Conchas) and spend the rest of the day before returning to Lanzarote. I recommend going on foot rather than by bike, because this side of the island is extremely sandy and riding a bike there is no fun at all. For the tireless, you can climb to the top of nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/28Do8EZSMwsHqNV8A\">Montana Amarilla<\/a> (the trail is marked on <a href=\"https:\/\/organicmaps.app\/\">Organic Maps<\/a>) or continue along the coast to <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/TFNUy3nMSsHrJ2sK8\">Playa La Cocina<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reach either Playa de las Conchas or Playa Francesca, if you have absolutely no desire to walk or ride, once you arrive at the port you can arrange to be transferred aboard jeeps that act as taxis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Note that if you&#8217;re traveling with a tent, you can camp for free on the beach just outside Caleta del Sebo by booking your stay on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reservasparquesnacionales.es\/real\/parquesnac\/usu\/html\/listado-actividades-oapn.aspx?cen=8\">Spanish government website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To wrap up this section, if you&#8217;re looking for more ideas for hikes on the island, I recommend checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picobarro.com\/Rutas\/Canarias.htm\">this site<\/a>. For general information on things to do and see on the island, the website <a href=\"https:\/\/turismolanzarote.com\/en\/\">turismolanzarote.com<\/a> is really detailed, and I&#8217;m sure it can offer more ideas beyond everything I&#8217;ve described so far.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05284.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa Francesca.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"iti\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Suggested itineraries in Lanzarote<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know perfectly well that many people visit the island of Lanzarote and are more than happy to spend all their time in one location, limiting themselves to a few day trips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Although the following itineraries are designed for a multi-stop, road-trip-style trip, given the fairly short distances they can also be used by those who choose a different type of trip and use a &#8220;base&#8221; on the island. The distances between destinations are quite short, so it&#8217;s absolutely doable. In any case, take what follows as a starting point to build an itinerary based on your interests and on everything described so far.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05166.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Arrecife&#8217;s old port.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-3-days-in-lanzarote\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3-day itinerary in Lanzarote<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I think this short itinerary is suitable for those who want to combine a visit to the island with neighboring Fuerteventura and are short on time. Obviously three days isn&#8217;t a lot, but I think it&#8217;s enough to see the island&#8217;s main attractions. If you&#8217;re arriving from Fuerteventura, follow the itinerary below; if, on the other hand, you&#8217;re continuing your trip to Fuerteventura, follow it in the opposite direction.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Playa Blanca (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive in Lanzarote from Fuerteventura. Spend the day among the beaches of costa de Papagayo and then in the evening go to see the sunset at the salinas de Janubio.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Yaiza (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the morning visit Timanfaya National Park, have lunch in Yaiza, and then in the afternoon you can walk the El Golfo coastal trail before watching the sunset at Charco de Los Clicos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Teguise (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Teguise then head to Har\u00eda via the Mirador del risco de Famara. After visiting Har\u00eda, head to Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua. Spend the rest of the afternoon at Playa Calet\u00f3n Blanco before going to watch the sunset at Mirador del Rio.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>El Golfo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-5-days-in-lanzarote\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5-day itinerary in Lanzarote<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a couple of extra days, include some hiking in Parque Natural de los Volcanes and a day in La Graciosa.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Playa Blanca (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive in Lanzarote from Fuerteventura. Spend the day among the beaches of costa de Papagayo and then in the evening go watch the sunset at the salinas de Janubio.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Yaiza (2 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the morning visit Timanfaya National Park, have lunch in Yaiza, and then in the afternoon you can walk the El Golfo coastal trail before watching the sunset at Charco de Los Clicos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hike to Caldera Blanca and in case you still feel like walking you can do the short hike to Monta\u00f1a del Cuervo or maybe Cueva de las Palomas.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Teguise (2 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 4:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Teguise then head to Har\u00eda via the Mirador del risco de Famara. After visiting Har\u00eda, head to Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua. Spend the rest of the day at Playa Caleton.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 5:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend the day in La Graciosa and in the evening go to watch the sunset at Mirador del Rio.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Somewhere along the north coast of the island.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-7-days-in-lanzarote\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7-day itinerary in Lanzarote<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think one week is the ideal amount of time to see all the highlights of Lanzarote at a leisurely pace.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Playa Blanca (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive in Lanzarote from Fuerteventura. Spend the day among the beaches of costa de Papagayo and then in the evening go watch the sunset at the salinas de Janubio.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Yaiza (3 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Timanfaya National Park in the morning, have lunch in Yaiza, and then climb Monta\u00f1a Tinasoria in the afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hike along the El Golfo coastal trail. On the way back you can go to the beach and then watch the sunset over Charco de Los Clicos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 4:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hike to Caldera Blanca and in case you still feel like walking you may as well do the short hike to Monta\u00f1a del Cuervo or maybe Cueva de las Palomas.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Puerto del Carmen (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 5:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A relaxing day at the beach and, if you&#8217;re interested, a bit of nightlife. If you&#8217;re the type of person looking for a quieter atmosphere, I&#8217;d probably opt for another destination. If you like, you could go surfing at Caleta de Famara and maybe visit Caserio de Tenezar.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Teguise (2 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 6:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Teguise then head to Har\u00eda via the Mirador del risco de Famara. After visiting Har\u00eda, head down to Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua. Spend the rest of the day at Playa Caleton.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 7:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend the day in La Graciosa and in the evening go to watch the sunset at Mirador del Rio.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>El Golfo waterfront.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-10-days-in-lanzarote\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>10-day itinerary in Lanzarote<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With ten days to spare you can easily include whole days of relaxation in your itinerary without necessarily compromising on things to do and see. With that much time, I recommend following the one-week itinerary and adding a few days to spend at the beach or otherwise without necessarily feeling the &#8220;need to visit.&#8221; \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On the streets of Teguise.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"how\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How to get around Lanzarote<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unless you plan to spend a beach vacation without moving around too much, I think having a car during your trip to Lanzarote, or at least renting one for part of your stay, is extremely advisable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-rent-a-car-in-lanzarote\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Rent a car in Lanzarote<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my trip to the Canary Islands, I almost always rented my car with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cicar.com\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cicar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the prices are competitive, you can easily pay without a credit card, no deposit is required, insurance is included and there are no deductibles, but most importantly, they have offices at all the ports and airports on the islands, which is really practical for those who are planning a touring trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many other companies, on the other hand, have offices only at the airport, which is really inconvenient if instead of getting on a plane you want to drop your car off at the port and get on a ferry to another island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In short, if you have an inter-island road trip in mind or for whatever reason you don&#8217;t want to return the car at the airport, Cicar is probably the best option. In all other cases, it&#8217;s definitely worth considering other car rental companies too, by checking out sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=ilbackpacker\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In any case, whether it&#8217;s Cicar or any other company, if you have fixed dates, I recommend booking the car a few weeks in advance: that way you can really save a lot compared to a last-minute rental.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Also, note that virtually all companies technically don&#8217;t allow driving on dirt roads. We did it several times, but if you have a problem, you risk having to pay out of your own pocket.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, there are companies that technically allow you to take the car to another island by ferry, as long as you return it on the island where you rented it. Many, on paper, don&#8217;t allow you to leave the island at all; obviously there&#8217;s no one checking at the port, but if you need assistance, problems could start.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">My advice, if you need to do that, is to rent a different car for each island you visit, or at least to find out exactly what you&#8217;re allowed to do and what you&#8217;re not.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05099.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On the roads of Lanzarote.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-buses-in-lanzarote\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Buses in Lanzarote<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you&#8217;re traveling alone and want to save money compared to the cost of renting a car, only have a few excursions in mind that you can do with an organized tour, don&#8217;t feel like driving or for any other reason don&#8217;t want to rent a car, public transportation isn&#8217;t bad at all and you can get to virtually any destination on the island&#8230; with a little planning. On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrecifebus.com\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=2368&amp;Itemid=228&amp;lang=en\">this page<\/a> you&#8217;ll find the various routes and schedules.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-domestic-flights\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Domestic flights<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only two airlines operating domestic flights between the islands are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canaryfly.es\/eng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CanaryFly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bintercanarias.com\/eng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BinterCanarias<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Prices tend to be very similar but in general Binter seems to be slightly cheaper and has special fares for those under 29. In any case, I recommend taking a look at both and, if possible, booking at least a few weeks in advance for the best deals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The &#8220;islets&#8221; among the lava fields.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-ferries-to-lanzarote\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Ferries to Lanzarote<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The cheaper alternative to flights, and above all the more practical way to get from one island to another, is the ferry. As a general rule, as long as you&#8217;re going to the nearest island or at most the next one (so, in Lanzarote&#8217;s case, to Gran Canaria and especially Fuerteventura), not only do you save money by taking the ferry, but it&#8217;s also much more convenient, because you don&#8217;t have to show up at the airport two hours early: you can simply go to the port an hour before or even less, buy your ticket and board without necessarily booking your trip in advance.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Basically, if you don&#8217;t have a fixed itinerary, traveling by ferry gives you much more flexibility. However, if, for example, you want to get to La Palma from Lanzarote, flying is clearly not only much faster but also cheaper.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are several ferry companies operating between the islands; <a href=\"http:\/\/clkuk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=313887&amp;a=3031236&amp;g=24950684\">Direct Ferries<\/a> is a website that brings them all together, and you can use it to book your tickets if you like.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Specifically, Lanzarote has several daily departures from Playa Blanca to Corralejo in Fuerteventura with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredolsen.es\/en\">Fred Olsen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lineasromero.com\/en\">Lineas Romero<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navieraarmas.com\/en\">Naviera Armas<\/a>, while from Arrecife to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navieraarmas.com\/en\">Naviera Armas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trasmediterranea.es\/en\/\">Trasmediterranea<\/a> operate.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05085.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Lanzarote vineyards.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"cost\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Backpacking Lanzarote: costs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">How much does a trip to Lanzarote cost? Obviously it depends. Those who read my blog know that I travel extremely frugally, and my trip to the Canary Islands was no exception: I managed to stick to a budget of 1000\u20ac a month, or a little over 30\u20ac a day, all inclusive. If you&#8217;re looking for some ideas on how to save money, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/planning\/40-tips-for-backpackers\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I fully realize that not everyone is willing or interested in living the backpacker life, but the good news is that the Canary Islands are still a relatively cheap destination by European standards. Prices in general are lower than in mainland Spain itself, because the islands are a kind of special region where VAT is only 7%, and on many consumer goods you don&#8217;t pay it at all. To give you two examples, gas costs around 1\u20ac per liter, and a dinner at a restaurant, if you&#8217;re not too demanding, costs about 10\u20ac or a little more. In short, they may not be <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/backpacking-south-america\/\">Latin American prices<\/a>, but by European standards you certainly can&#8217;t complain.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa La Famara.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Since we&#8217;re talking about costs, I think it&#8217;s worth saying a few words about what is definitely a great way to keep them down&#8230; camping. Wild camping in Lanzarote, as on the other islands, is technically illegal, but in reality it&#8217;s widely tolerated. If you pitch your tent away from prying eyes, you shouldn&#8217;t have any problems at all, and even better if, given the very low rainfall in summer, you don&#8217;t pitch a tent at all.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">During my stay in Lanzarote, every night I spent &#8220;camping&#8221; I simply blew up my camping mat when it was time for bed. But again, it&#8217;s technically illegal, so it&#8217;s your call. If you want to stay within the law, there are only three official campgrounds: the one at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reservasparquesnacionales.es\/real\/parquesnac\/usu\/html\/detalle-actividad-oapn.aspx?cen=8&amp;act=8\">Playa el Salado in La Graciosa<\/a>, Camping de San Juan and Camping Papagayo. Unfortunately, the last two, which are run directly by the Lanzarote government, have been closed several times over the years and seem to be closed at the moment. I suggest you double-check.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, to find places to camp in the Canary Islands, I recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/park4night.com\/?langage=en\">park4night<\/a> app, designed mainly for those who want to spend the night in an RV, minivan or car. It&#8217;s also a fantastic resource for those who simply want to find a secluded spot to pitch a tent or just put down a mat, as we often did.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05278.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Night spent at Playa <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caleton Blanco.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To reduce exchange and withdrawal fees, see my <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/best-travel-cards\/\">guide to the best travel cards<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"safe\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Backpacking Lanzarote: safety<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Lanzarote and the Canary Islands in general are an absolutely safe destination with really low crime rates, and they&#8217;re also recommended for families with children. That said, as with any other destination, you should use common sense, and following the <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/backpacking-safety\/\">classic safety tips<\/a> never hurts.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The only two remarks I&#8217;d make are, first, to be extremely careful where you swim, because this is the ocean and the currents can be extremely dangerous, especially rip currents, which can quickly pull you out to sea with potentially fatal consequences. I met a man who had been pulled out to sea with his children, and he told me how he thought it was the end: not exactly a nice experience. In general, the north coast of the island shouldn&#8217;t be considered suitable for swimming.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Also, many of the more isolated beaches don&#8217;t have lifeguards, and especially in the low season you could easily be the only person there. In short, especially if you&#8217;re not an experienced swimmer, be careful.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, if you decide to rent a car, make sure you don&#8217;t leave any valuables inside when it&#8217;s unattended. Unfortunately, broken car windows in parking lots and signs warning you not to leave anything in the car are all too common.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05190.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On the streets of Haria.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Planning a trip to Lanzarote? Check out these posts:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/travel-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which travel backpack to choose<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/packing-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to bring on your trip<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you have any questions? Updated information? Feel free to leave a comment or message me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ilbackpacker\/\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Since I no longer run ads, if you found this article helpful, please consider purchasing your <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/travel-insurance\/\">travel insurance<\/a> through one of the links on this site. Doing so supports my work at no additional cost to you. 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