These climatic conditions made the island an obvious choice for the development of tourism during the 1960´s and 70´s. Growing in popularity to the point where in excess of 2 million visitors per year spend their holidays in Lanzarote.

During the first half of the 18th Century Lanzarote was decimated by massive volcanic eruptions. Which completely remodelled much of the south of the island. Wiping out villages and farms – and replacing them with lava fields and over 300 new volcanoes.

This other worldly terrain is now Lanzarote´s biggest visitor attraction. As close to one million tourists travel through the Timanfaya National Park to view this surreal scenery up close every year.

Lanzarote is also an island of contrasts though. As the north is green and verdant by comparison. Home to palm packed valleys and picturesque little villages such as Haria and Maguez. Whilst beach lovers can take their choice from over ninety stretches of sand. Some of which, such as Famara on the North West coast and Pagagayo in the south, are regarded as amongst the best in the Canaries.

Travelling Around The Island

There is a public bus service on Lanzarote. But it only offers a regular and reliable service between the three main resorts of Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise. Which is little help for visitors who want to explore the island.

Bike hire is possible, but Lanzarote´s steep and mountainous terrain can make this arduous. So most visitors opt to hire a car or book a guided tour by coach instead.