Lanzarote

Paradise is very close

Pure nature, landscapes of enigmatic contrasts, attractive underwater and volcanic scenes, arid and desert land, oasis and palm trees, 200 km. of coastline with fine white, gold and black sand, a privileged climate... The beautiful island of Lanzarote has much to offer.  Declared Biosphere Reserve by Unesco, blends modern and bustling tourist resorts with small white houses, unspoilt areas, landscapes that appear in films like Hace un millón de años, Los abrazos rotos, Invasor, In the Heart of Sea, amongst others.

 

Lanzarote is a caprice of nature, shaped with flair by its volcanic past and human touch. Nowadays it is impossible to imagine this island without the brilliance of César Manrique, one of its most international son/citizen. Life in the renown Tierra del Fuego goes on quietly, unaware of the tedious worldy problems./tedious problems of the rest of the world. Main Highlights: the lunar appearance of Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua, Los Verdes CaveMirador del Río… Those who are gourmets can savour  its excellent gastronomy, wines  and malmseys D.O. Lanzarote (certificate of origin). A land of history and tradition, visited by many artists seeking for inspiration.  However, visiting this paradise is very risky … you may want to stay there forever… like Omar Sharif or José Saramago.

 

Universal Lanzarote natives

Following the artist's steps

César Manrique's Magic

In Lanzarote, the influence of César Manrique (1919-1992, Arrecife) is more than evident. His work admired in Lanzarote and abroad, is based on architecture in perfect harmony with nature. It was on his return from New York in 1966, when this universal citizen from Lanzarote when he took the decision of transforming his homeland in one of the most admired sites in the world, without altering its essence. “For me Lanzarote was the most beautiful place on Earth... so I decided to show its beauty to the world”. Today we can say that he achieved it. Many people think that this versatile artist’s best piece of art is Lanzarote. Precisely, it is in/on this island where he achieved the turn nature to art. Gifted with a unique imagination and creative impulse, he knew like no one did, the aspects of the landscapes and traditions of the island. Discover Lanzarote through César Manrique’s eyes, represented by his work: Mirador del Río, los Jameos del Agua,  Cueva de los Verdes,  Jardín de Cactus,  Museo de Arte Moderno, Fundación César Manrique, Monumento al Campesino,  Juguetes del Viento...

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Overall forecastAverage annual temperature of 22º

Lanzarote is an ideal destination to enjoy the beach, 365 days a yeard. It has an annual average temperature of 22º and more than 300 annual sun days. We recommend filling your suitcase with beach clothes, suntan lotion and a light jersey for night time. The geographical contrasts have created several microclimates that make it more interesting to travel around this beautiful island.

Monthly forecast
  • Jan20.4º13.7º
  • Feb21.2º13.9º
  • Mar22.5º14.6º
  • Apr23.0º15.0º
  • May24.2º16.3º
  • Jun25.7º18.1º
  • Jul27.8º19.9º
  • Aug28.8º20.7º
  • Sep28.4º20.4º
  • Oct26.3º18.7º
  • Nov23.9º16.8º
  • Dec21.4º14.8º