Folklore in Lanzarote
Lanzarote Tour with Timanfaya National Park and El Golfo
This grand tour of Lanzarote leaves no stone unturned. ‘You'll unearth the secrets of this volcanic island through the eyes of someone who has made it their home,' says Daria, one of our expert guides. Discover the island's spectacular green north and the volcanic south, visiting Timanfaya National Park, Jameos del Agua caves and a winery.
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Lanzarote Cesar Manrique Foundation & Cactus Garden Tour
With its vine-laden lava fields, exuberant architecture and otherworldly landscapes, Lanzarote looks and feels like something from a sci-fi movie set. This exclusive half-day tour takes in the Cesar Manrique Foundation and his Cactus Garden, followed by a visit to LagOmar. Rosa, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Manrique convinced his fellow islanders to invest in tourism without overdevelopment, making sure any human impact is in harmony with our volcanic landscapes.'Manrique was admired by many in his lifetime, and his influence on Lanzarote's culture lives on. He was a versatile artist producing paintings, sculptures and architectural works, bringing sustainability to the forefront of his creations, long before it became a buzzword. You'll first tour his Jardín de Cactus, where 1,100 species of sculptural succulents are grown. You can see instantly how Manrique's skill and vision enhanced the barren landscape. Similarly, the Fundacion Cesar Manrique demonstrates that harmony between the built environment and nature can succeed. A visit to the artist's home-studio, built into a lava field, is ample proof. Your final stop of the tour will be at LagOmar, a stunning spot that seamlessly combines nature and art. This unique place is set in a volcanic quarry and includes features like a cave-bar, restaurant, and a museum. Local legend has it that Hollywood icon Omar Sharif briefly owned it, only to lose it in a game of cards.
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Canarian Culture Experience with Winery Visit and Lunch
Canarian culture is unique and diverse, with a long heritage of music, dance, and cuisine rooted in both Spanish and African influences. On this half-day tour, you'll take in Lanzarote's dramatic landscapes as you visit cultural sites and a winery. Alvaro, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘At the winery you'll be treated to a performance of timple music. The timple is a small stringed instrument traditional to the Canaries, like a mini guitar. It's the classic sound of the islands.'To begin the tour, we'll visit the stirring Monumento al Campesino, created by one of Lanzarote's most celebrated artists, César Manrique. This 15-metre-tall sculpture pays homage to the island's hardworking farmers.Here, join a 'mojo' workshop to learn how to make this iconic Canary Islands condiment using fresh, local ingredients like garlic, olive oil, cumin, and paprika. Next, you'll head to Bodega Suarez, a countryside winery. As you sip and savour local wines, a local musician will play the timple. Alvaro adds, ‘Tasting local wine while listening to timple music is a real flavour of traditional Canarian life.'We'll then stop to admire the serene chapel known as Ermita de los Dolores in Mancha Blanca. This tranquil spot offers a glimpse into the island's religious traditions. After the chapel visit, it's time for a tasty lunch of authentic local dishes at Los Dolores Restaurant. Freshly prepared with local produce, this is a meal which showcases the island's culinary heritage.
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Popular experiences in Lanzarote
Lanzarote - Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park with Transfers
Enjoy a day out at this popular, beautifully maintained Wild West, animal and water park. Near Puerto del Carmen, its 60,000 square metres of desert and gardens bristle with great animals, shows and cowboy and Indian adventures that'll keep everyone smiling. See the gorgeous white tigers and majestic lynxes. Peer at armour-plated armadillos, plodding tortoises and sleepy iguanas. There's also a petting farm, pony rides, a medicine man's cave and an Indian Village where the kids can play in wigwams, paddle kayaks and even pan for gold at a working wooden waterwheel.But the biggest draws are probably the shows. Running throughout the day, they include breathtaking birds-of-prey displays where eagles and hawks fly inches above your head, funny parrot tricks and a sea lion show. Then cool off at the Pool & Splash Zone where you can laze by the pool, compete in water games or race down the slides set within rocks and lava typical of Lanzarote. You're free to rove around and take in everything as you please.
Lanzarote - Rancho Texas Country Night
Step this way for an evening of whip-cracking Wild West entertainment at Lanzarote's Rancho Texas Park.The night begins when you're met by a posse of horseback cowboys and Indians and welcomed to the ranch by friendly saloon girls. Then help yourself to an eat-as-much-as-you-like barbecue buffet served with complimentary beer, sangria and soft drinks. The drinks keep flowing from then on - just ask for refills when your glass is empty. And once you're seated, it's time for the main event. Think awesome horse riding displays, a whip and lasso show, comedy skits and thigh-slapping dance demos.You can also try out line dancing, ride a bucking bull and dance the night away to the Country and Western band. And once you're all yee-hawed out, we'll even steer you back home.
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Lanzarote - Timanfaya Volcanic Tour
This half-day tour is Lanzarote in a nutshell. You'll call in at El Golfo lagoon, journey through Timanfaya National Park and visit the Salinas de Janubio. We'll even throw in a wine tasting session to round off the morning.First up, you'll visit the waters of El Golfo - it's emerald waters have starred in many a Hollywood film over the years. But that's just an appetiser for the main event – the visit to Timanfaya National Park. Famed for its moonlike landscape is dotted with lava fields and black rocks, you'll see the ‘Fire Mountain', to name but a few.We'll continue the morning with a stop in La Geria for a sip of some local wine before we reach Salinas de Janubio, the largest salt flats in the Canaries. Snap a few selfies with the miles of cotton-white salt mounds as your guide fills you in on the history of this all-important island resource. You'll even get a chance to try some, too.
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Lanzarote - Nat Geo Day Tour: Volcanic Beauty of Lanzarote, Photography Tour
Become a visual storyteller under the guidance of your National Geographic-trained photography guide. You'll pick up invaluable insights on capturing the perfect shot, be it in terms of composition, lighting, or narrative. After introducing the competitive element of the day, your guide will take you to Timanfaya National Park, and the first vantage point – on top of a volcano. Timanfaya's lunar landscapes were formed hundreds of years ago, when a series of volcanic eruptions covered a quarter of the island in lava. Think rugged lava fields, brooding volcanic cones, and swathes of charcoal-grey ash. Travelling on to the fishing village of El Golfo, you will find a jumble of traditional buildings and bright boats which contrast with the black sand beach and the unusual green lake. It's a perfect location for capturing contrasting color. Then, it's time to discover the ancient salt flats of Salinas de Janubio, another landscape saturated with drama and stark appeal. This area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and an important bird sanctuary - a paradise for your shutterbug instincts. With a specialist photographer at your side, you'll gain new skills and fresh inspiration, plus a collection of captivating images. As the day concludes on the terrace at Salinas de Janubio, unwind over a glass of wine or beer and a light snack, while your photography guide reviews the day's photos. The best image of the day gets crowned the winning shot, an exciting ending to an enriching photographic journey.
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Lanzarote - Nat Geo Day Tour: La Geria, Vineyards that Sprouted from Fire
When Timanfaya's six long years of eruptions ceased in 1736, the farmers of La Geria believed their fertile lands were lost forever under a thick layer of ash. But the local families needed to make the land productive again, and through sheer hard work and determination, they succeeded in creating the vineyards of La Geria. You'll start off with a scenic walk, following trails through private vineyards belonging to the family-owned bodega of Nacho Romero, opened exclusively for National Geographic travellers. As you soak up the unique character of these landscapes where vineyards are surrounded by volcanoes, the owner will explain how the layer of volcanic ash, known locally as ‘picón,' has shaped their cultivation methods, which are unique in the world. If you are lucky enough to find them ripe, you might even get to pick grapes straight from the vine as you hear Nacho or his wife Luisa, both winemakers, talk about the characteristics of volcanic wine. Back at the bodega after the walk, you'll be able to sample one of the artisanal wines that Nacho and Luisa make in their home winery. Next, you'll head to Bodega La Geria – another important component of the ecological wine making movement. The winemaker himself will show you around the bodega. Find out the secrets of the hollows, called ‘zocos' which shelter the vines from the wind, and discover the different varieties of grapes that thrive in Lanzarote's volcanic terroir. To finish, savour a tasting of one of the estate's renowned wines with local cheese and crackers.
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Lanzarote - Teguise Sunday Market and LagOmar Visit
Two very different Lanzarote experiences share equal billing in this half-day excursion. You'll get to spend time mixing with locals in Teguise's Sunday market – the biggest outdoor bazaar in the Canaries – and lapping up the Hollywood stardust of the mythical LagOmar.
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Lanzarote - Rancho Texas Park Evening BBQ and Transfer
Step this way for an evening of whip-cracking Wild West entertainment at Lanzarote's Rancho Texas Park. There'll be an all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet, free-flowing drinks and, of course, some themed entertainment to get you into the spirit.The night begins when you're met by a posse of horseback cowboys and Indians and welcomed to the ranch by saloon gals and girls. Then help yourself to an eat-as-much-as-you-like barbecue buffet served with complimentary beer, sangria and soft drinks. The drinks keep flowing from then on - just ask for refills when your glass is empty.And once you're seated, it's time for the main event. Think awesome horse riding displays, a whip and lasso show, comedy skits and thigh-slapping dance demos. You can also try out line dancing, ride a bucking bull and dance the night away to the Country and Western band. And once you're all yee-hawed out, we'll even steer you back home.
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Lanzarote - Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park Ticket
Kids will yell “yeehah” at the chance of a day out at Rancho Texas. This Wild West-themed fun park is 60,000 square metres of desert and gardens bristling with adventure. There are waterslides, pony rides and kayaks, plus a whole line-up of shows sure to keep your cowboys and cowgirls smiling.See the gorgeous white tigers and majestic lynxes. Peer at armour-plated armadillos, plodding tortoises and sleepy iguanas. There's also a petting farm, a medicine man's cave and an Indian Village where the kids can play in wigwams, paddle kayaks and even pan for gold at a working wooden waterwheel.But the biggest draws are the shows. They include breathtaking birds-of-prey displays where eagles and hawks fly inches above your head, funny parrot tricks and a sea lion show. And at the Pool & Splash Zone, you can laze by the pool, compete in water games or race down slides set within rocks and lava typical of Lanzarote.
Lanzarote - I Love Papagayo Catamaran Tour
Picture sipping a mojito, reclining on a luxury catamaran and sailing past glittering seas – well, this is exactly what this catamaran cruise to Papagayo bay promises. You'll hit the seas in search of Lanzarote's pristine bays to siesta and soak up some sun.Step on board in Puerto del Carmen and sit back ready for four hours of total relaxation at sea. We'll cruise along Lanzarote's picturesque coastline all the way to Papagayo bay while you sip on a cocktail, sunbathe and watch out for dolphins along the way.Once we've anchored in Papagayo, take advantage of the idyllic setting to try kayaking and take in the sights of this secluded sanctuary. Your crew will rustle up a tasty paella to enjoy on board as well as an all-inclusive bar to keep you feeling hydrated in the sun. Undisturbed relaxation awaits.
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Lanzarote - I Love Sunset Lanzarote Catamaran Cruise
Lanzarote's colours radiate beauty at any time of the day, but they're on a different level come sunset. This two-hour-long cruise takes to sea at the best time of the day. Sip on a sweet and tangy mojito as you enjoy Mother Nature's show from the decks.After pick-up, you'll head to Puerto del Carmen to hop on a catamaran. Nurse your mojito as we glide along a coastline with a spine of more than a dozen volcanoes silhouetted against the horizon – a unique panorama. You'll also be able to munch on tasty canapés and enjoy a complimentary beer, sangria or soft drink.Sit back and relax as the sky changes colours and the contours of Lanzarote's volcanic landscapes come into their own. Feel the salty sea breeze and watch the sun slowly set to the sound of the waves lapping against the hull. A perfect way to end the day.
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Lanzarote - Ferry to Fuerteventura with Transfer
Fuerteventura is just a 30-minute ferry ride away from Lanzarote. It makes for an ideal and alternative day trip. Both islands are volcanic but the contrast in landscapes is evident straight away. You'll be picked up and brought to Playa Blanca harbour to catch the boat to Corralejo for free time – make sure to check out its famous dunes.
Lanzarote - Lanzarote Dolphin Watching Mini Cruise
Time flies when you're having fun – so this mini dolphin watching cruise will whizz by. You'll sail on a superfast boat off the coast of Puerto del Carmen and spend an hour-and-a-half searching for dolphins. Your captain will take you to waters famed for their dolphins. Sightings aren't guaranteed – but the expert skipper will spare no effort in finding them.
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As combinations go, it's hard to beat a sunset cruise with a dolphin-watching expedition. But that's what this evening excursion is all about. You'll sail on a superfast boat off the coast of Puerto del Carmen and search for dolphins, and then watch the sun sink into the horizon. What's more, sparkling wine and pastries are included.
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Lanzarote - Aqualava Waterpark with Transfer
Home to Lanzarote's only salt-water wave pool, Aqualava Waterpark in Playa Blanca promises plenty of water-soaked action. You'll be picked up at your hotel and brought to the park to enjoy its slides, pools and daredevil rides. An action-packed day out for all the family.All the pools are heated using geothermal energy, so you can expect every inch of Aqualava to blend in with Lanzarote's volcanic landscape. But it's made all the more exciting with water slides, chutes and pools suitable for all family members as well as adrenaline-pumping rides for the bravest. And when you want to take it easy, you can float along the lazy river or hit the sun loungers.There are all the facilities you'd need for a day out. What's more, attractions are adapted for guests with limited mobility, including the use of an amphibious wheelchair, and free Wi-Fi is available to share your holiday snaps.
Lanzarote - Aqualava Water Park
Home to Lanzarote's only salt-water wave pool, Aqualava Waterpark in Playa Blanca promises plenty of water-soaked action. There are slides, pools and daredevil rides for all ages that'll have you grabbing the sides of your float and clinging on until the last drop. It's an action-packed day out for all the family.All the pools are heated using geothermal energy, so you can expect every inch of Aqualava to blend in with Lanzarote's volcanic landscape. But it's made all the more exciting with water slides, chutes and pools suitable for all family members as well as adrenaline-pumping rides for the bravest. And when you want to take it easy, you can float along the lazy river or hit the sun loungers.There are all the facilities you'd need for a day out. What's more, attractions are adapted for guests with limited mobility, including the use of an amphibious wheelchair, and free WiFi is available to share your holiday snaps.
Lanzarote - Lanzarote Trike Grand Tour
For a rip-roaring discovery tour of Lanzarote, look no further than a Lanzabuggy motor trike. During this 3.5-hour Grand Tour, you'll see some of the island's top sights, volcanic landscapes and villages. Highlights include La Geria, Monumento al Campesino, Famara, La Santa, Tinajo, Timanfaya National Park, Yaiza, Los Hervideros and el Golfo.
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Lanzarote - Lanzarote Submarine Tour
Down periscope for a journey to the seabed. On this submarine trip, you'll encounter an underwater world that's usually only reserved for scuba divers.You'll board the state-of-the-art submarine at Puerto Calero. Take a seat at the large viewing portholes and then dive 30 metres down into the crystal-clear seas. And from there, it's a case of just enjoying the aquatic antics. Watch as shoals of colourful fish flit past your window. Keep your eyes peeled for shimmering barracuda and slinky stingrays. You'll see a rusty shipwreck, too. On-board commentary and TV monitors bring all the action to life as well.And when you emerge after 45 minutes, you'll get a personalised certificate as proof of your voyage. A fantastic experience for all the family.
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Lanzarote - Lanzarote Wine Guided Tour with Tasting
Lanzarote's mineral-rich volcanic soils are the key to its excellent wines. This morning tour takes you to three wineries to sample some of their award-winning organic wines. Plus, you'll also the visit Monumento del Campesino to see the famous farmer's monument. Teresa, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Our island's wines are the fruit of our ingenuity in harnessing the destruction wrought by Mother Nature into an art – a common thread that weaves together islander and landscape.'After pick-up, you'll head straight for the Monumento del Campesino, designed by legendary Lanzarote architect Cesar Manrique. Built in his trademark style that fused whitewashed structures with volcanic bubbles and exotic plants, it's a joy to explore. Then, it's off to the family-owned Bodega La Geria. Here, vines are shielded from the winds by horseshoe-shaped stone walls, while the humidity retained by the ash helps them grow in this harsh climate. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery and taste some of its prized Malvasia wines.Next, just a few volcanoes up the road, is Bodegas El Grifo – the oldest winery in the Canaries. Housed in a colonial-style hacienda surrounded by cacti, it's been producing wines since 1775. Owned by the Garcia Duran family, its wines are regular prize winners. Rounding off the tour is Bodega Suarez, a charming winery that offers visitors an authentic taste of the island's unique wine culture. Here, you'll indulge in the perfect pairing of cheese with two wines.
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Lanzarote - Lobos Island and Dolphin Watching Trip
Isla de Lobos, or island of the wolves, is as remote and wild as they come – and your destination for the day on this rejuvenating boat trip. You'll disembark at Lobos Island where the time's yours to swim and go in search of peace and tranquillity. During the journey to and from Lanzarote, keep an eye on the dolphins, flying fish and whales that may join us for the ride.You'll set sail from Puerto del Carmen, with Lobos Island in your sights. After about an hour and a half at sea, seeking out signs of activity for dolphins and whales, you'll land on the island's idyllic shores. White sand dunes shimmer beneath the clear seas, inviting you to swim and explore this protected natural area.Head off on one of the paths, or keep to the shores doing as much, or as little, as you like. Then, after about two hours, you'll board the jet boat once more to skirt your way back to Lanzarote – keeping watch for the flying fish that often put on a show.
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Lanzarote - Timanfaya Twizy Electric Car Tour Ticket
This Lanzarote tour has it all – volcanic landscapes, Timanfaya National Park and a look into open craters, including Volcan el Cuervo. But this time, you'll be zooming along in a two-seater electric Twizy car that lets you navigate the lands with ease, and some fun.First up, you'll need to decide who's driving the first leg of the journey where you'll head into the depths of Lanzarote's star attraction – Timanfaya National Park. It's full speed ahead along the Volcanoes Route, but you'll need to get into the bus when we head along the Lunar Route. You'll see an expanse of ash fields, open craters and surreal rock formations.Then, you can swap drivers if you wish, as we head into the wine-making region of La Geria. The grand finale for the tour comes at El Cuervo volcano to watch the changeable colours of this dramatic landscape.
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