There’s much more to Lanzarote than Brits abroad and English breakfasts. Sure, you’ll find plenty of both, but if you can manage to swerve overdeveloped areas such as Playa del Carmen and Costa Teguise you’ll find a wild wonderland waiting to be explored and adored.
This beautiful Canary Island is actually filled with palm-filled towns, gorgeous beaches and delicious fresh fish. Lanzarote is often a love letter to the heart and soul of influential artist César Manrique, with many stunning homes and attractions related to the great man. The best things to do in Lanzarote might surprise you. Here are my top picks.
Lanzarote’s top things to do, at a glance
👽 Most unusual: Museo Atlantico
💶 Best free activity: El Golfo
👪 Best with kids: Jameos del Agua caves
👯 Best for adults: La Geria wine tasting
🎊 Best for young people: Famara surfing
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Ross Clarke is a Canaries specialist travel writer. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.