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If any one island speaks to the volcanic nature of the Canary Islands, it’s Lanzarote. More than 100 volcanoes shape its lunar landscape, creating an otherworldly tableau of black and red rock that contrasts sublimely with the deep blue sea and the island’s whitewashed villages.
Lanzarote is defined by its volcanic past, with dark lava fields and open horizons shaping how the island looks and feels throughout the day.
For incredible views across the island, scramble up volcanic calderas on the fringes of Timanfaya National Park.
The island’s wide, open coastline is brilliant for watersports – from snorkelling and kayaking to paddleboarding, surfing and kitesurfing.
Explore the delightful whitewashed village of Haria at the heart of Lanzarote’s Valley of a Thousand Palms.
The influence of Lanzarote-born architect and environmentalist César Manrique is visible across the island, from inspired pool complexes to arty lookouts and unmissable homes built into volcanic landscapes.
With numerous volcanic cones rising from frozen-in-time lava fields, Timanfaya National Park is easily Lanzarote’s most spectacular site. While there, eat if you can at El Diablo restaurant, where food is cooked using the heat of the volcano. The restaurant is one of many projects designed by visionary Lanzarote-born architect César Manrique, famous for his ability to harmoniously blend nature, art and architecture. A great example is Jameos del Agua, where a restaurant and concert hall have been built around a dazzling azure lake in an underground lava cave.
Lanzarote’s volcanic soil has also proved perfect for growing malvasia grapes, especially in La Geria, whose world-renowned bodegas are well worth a visit. On the coast, beaches like Famara in the north and Papagayo in the south are among the Canaries’ most beautiful, the former great for surfing, the latter ideal for families.
Live the Canarian high life at this popular coastal resort located on Lanzarote’s sunny southern shores, within walking distance to central Playa Blanca. Classic rooms, sea views, a lagoon-style pool and intuitive kids’ activities ensure that this is a firm favourite with families seeking laidback fun in the sun.