Weather. No matter where you are, it’s usually enough to make you want to throw your swimsuit, sunglasses, and a good pair of shoes into a rucksack and flee to the airport. Craving pristine sandy beaches with sparkling blue water, your mind jumps to the quiet, natural beauty of Lanzarote.
The gorgeous volcanic coastline of Lanzarote
A trek to Timanfaya National Park, the gem of the island that helped designate it a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is a must (and how could you skip a place whose name means “Fire Mountain”?). This park is home to the volcano that shaped much of the island’s scenery, including spectacular underground caves at the Cueva de Los Verdes and the Jameos del Agua. Jameos del Agua is an architectural accomplishment, a natural cave opening to the sky housing an auditorium, gardens, a swimming pool, and restaurants.
Enough geology, let’s get to the beach! Of course, there’s an plenty of white sand to satisfy most vacationers, but for the adventure seekers there is also almost anything you can think of. Whether it’s snorkeling or scuba diving below, skimming the surface on a surfboard or kiteboard, or relaxing on a sailboat, you still won’t have exhausted your oceanside possibilities.
Now your cultural tastebuds are tingling, undoubtedly, after witnessing the natural beauty of the island. Fresh, Spanish-influenced cuisine and local wines are specialties of Lanzarote cuisine. Your tastebuds now pleased, your mind is not yet sated. Discover the unique history and culture of the island and its people at the Casa Museo y Monumento al Campesino, the fortress of Castillo de San Gabriel, or one of the many art galleries.
Pack your bag, don’t forget the suncream, and prepare for your own combination of adventure, relaxation, and culture. Fortunately for you, flights to Lanzarote are but a click away.