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Lanzarote Holidays
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View All DealsHolidays to Lanzarote in Spain introduce you to some of the best beaches in the Canary Islands and a landscape that’s unlike anything you’ll see in Britain.
First-class beaches
Lanzarote has been in the business of sun, sea and sand breaks since the Seventies. In fact, as one of Europe’s first mainstream holiday destinations, it helped to invent the classic beach break. Take one look at the place and you’ll see what made it the perfect prototype. The main resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa de los Pocillos, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca are hemmed by long ribbons of sand, and their shores are top spots for watersports.
Lunar landscapes
Away from the coast, Lanzarote’s landscape is unique. In fact, UNESCO has given the island World Biosphere Reserve status, in order to protect it. Stand among the silver mountain peaks and black rock formations in the island’s interior and you’d be forgiven for thinking you were on the surface of the moon. The landscape in Timanfaya National Park deserves a special mention. It’s pockmarked by the craters of more than a hundred volcanoes, known as the Fire Mountains.
The legacy of Cesar Manrique
You can’t visit Lanzarote without seeing at least one art installation by the famous artist, Cesar Manrique. The island is covered with his off-the-wall creations. Head to the Jameos del Agua, on the north coast, to explore the underground caves he converted into a chic bar and a concert hall.
At a glance
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Sunbathe on the mile of sand at Puerto del Carmen
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See the Fire Mountains in Timanfaya National Park
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Soak up the views at the Cesar Manrique's Mirador del Rio
Destinations in Lanzarote
Top Destinations
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Costa Teguise
Canary Island holidays to Costa Teguise offer up sandy beaches and a coast that's tailor-made for windsurfing. A double dose of bars and restaurants tops things off.
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Matagorda
Holidays to Matagorda take you to a little seaside town at the centre of Lanzarote’s bustling hub – there are restaurants and bars here, plus shopping malls and clubs just a few minutes’ drive away.
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Playa Blanca
Holidays to Playa Blanca serve up huge streaks of sand, plus nightlife that offers a generous quota of beach-facing bars and restaurants.
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Playa de los Pocillos
Canary Islands holidays to Playa de los Pocillos take you to a laid-back Lanzarote town, and put you in easy reach of bustling markets, volcanic scenery – and a very lively neighbour.
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Puerto del Carmen
Holidays to Puerto del Carmen take you to Lanzarote for up-tempo evenings along the waterfront – and 3 different beaches to relax on. Not only that, the capital Arrecife is only half-an-hour away.
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Puerto Calero
Holidays to Puerto Calero give you a smart harbour where boutique shopping meets elegant dining.
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