Introducing Lanzarote
Lanzarote is about much more than simply the best climate in Europe. Recent media coverage has highlighted it as a haven of culture and beauty. Or as the London Evening Standard put it, the new ‘hipster destination’.
Lanzarote is the closest of the Canary Islands to Africa, about 100km off the sub-Saharan coast. Although part of Spain, Lanzarote is over 1,000km away from mainland Europe. We are 11 km north-east of Fuerteventura and 2 km from Graciosa. Both these diverse islands are easily explored from here.
Walk, Cycle, Run
If you like to get fit with your feet firmly planted on dry land then Lanzarote is the place to be. Breathtaking terrains await you. There is a full calendar of events here for all interests and levels. Bodega hopping walks, fun run’s, Olympic distance triathlon, Lanzarote’s famous Ironman and much more besides. There is an event for every interest, age and ability.
Surf
Lanzarote is known as the Hawaii of Europe. That tells you something about the waves that you can expect on a surf trip here. The surf, swell, weather and location are almost identical to that of Fuerteventura. It can get big, powerful waves firing off its reefs throughout October to March. Consistent enough throughout the rest of the year, good waves await you no matter when you visit.
Beaches
However you define your ideal beach paradise Lanzarote will never disappoint. The Landscape of Lanzarote offers 213km of diverse coastline, of which 10 km are sand, 16.5 km are beach, and the rest is rocky. The tourist beach areas with lots of activities and facilities offer family fun to visitors. Yet the majority of our coastline hides gems that mostly only the locals know about, remote bays and coves hidden from view.
Read more to find out about a few of our favourite ones but don’t hesitate to ask us for further guidance.
Culture
The Canary Islands have a vibrant, lively culture involving fiestas, music, literature, art, dance, interesting traditions and food. A holiday to the extraordinary island of Lanzarote will show you just how rich and artistic the Canary Islands can be.
The town of Teguise is where much of Canarian culture originated. This dignified colonial town was considered to be the most important town on the archipelago for more than a century.
Cuisine
From Villa Alcalde you can explore the best dining the island has to offer. Whether you wish to explore local rural locations for traditional cuisine or venture into more modern and lively environments, nothing is too far.
Within walking distance from Villa Alcalde is one of the islands most respected restaurants. The owner, Antonio Hernández, devoted four years to creating and building his gastronomic dream which culminated in the opening of LaTegala in 2006.
New properties:
Kiposhi Beachside Apartments, Punta Mujeres
Two new beachside apartments in a peaceful, rural location next to the traditional Canarian fishing villages of Punta Mujeres and Arrieta. The crystal clear sea, unspoiled by mass tourism, awaits you just a few steps from your apartment.
