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Lanzarote resort Puerto Del Carmen

Where is the island of Lanzarote?! The answer to this question is not known to many tourists, moreover, the existence of this mysterious island of the Canary archipelago is not suspected even by those who have already rested more than once in its immediate vicinity – on the island of Tenerife. Lanzarote reviews of tourists – the topic of our article today!

Lanzarote tourist reviews: Aviamania route

On the AirBerlin website, I found very convenient tickets for a flight from St. Petersburg to Lanzarote, the return ticket was already from the island of Gran Canaria, which we visited on the same trip after Lanzarote.

This article is very interesting, but in 2017 we returned to the island and I published an even more informative article for you, which I recommend reading!

In Lanzarote

Immediately upon arrival in Lanzarote, we were met by Komodo Dragon, which can be seen in reality by visiting Rancho Texas Park. We did it and enjoyed it immensely. For helpful tips, prices and lots of animal photos and videos from eagle, sea lion and parrot shows, see article Rancho Texas Lanzarote .

The first part of my article is devoted to the story of the place of our residence, and the rest is entirely devoted to the most popular resort in Lanzarote – Puerto del Carmen (Puerto del Carmen).

Villa Alondra

We decided to settle on the island in a luxurious five-star villa in the resort of Puerto Del Carmen. Looking ahead, I will say that according to our guide, who spoiled us with exciting excursions, our villas are the best option for a quality relaxing holiday in this part of the island. The complex of villas and bungalows is located a little on the outskirts of the resort, but by taxi for 5 euros you can get to the resort center in a couple of minutes or walk 15 minutes to the main street of the resort. The remoteness from the embankment was a big plus for us, since only gusts of wind broke the silence, while in the heart of the resort, numerous restaurants open until late for a long time would not let us fall asleep after a busy day.

Cost of living

You can choose an option to stay at Allondra Villas for different budgets. The cost per night for a villa with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private terrace and a swimming pool is comparable to the cost of a 20m2 room for two in a four-star hotel in Europe. There was no transfer from the airport, so we took a taxi and arrived at the settlement.

Taxi in the Canary Island Lanzarote

As far as taxis from the airport, Lanzarote does not have a 100% quick customer service system. Upon arrival of the plane, most of them go outside from the airport and end up in a long queue running along the building, the queue moves rather slowly, taxis drive up slowly.

There is one more nuance: if, for example, in Mallorca, at such taxi ranks near the airport, everything was decided by a special person who seated large families in roomy cars, then in Lanzarote there was a queue and a person got into a minivan alone, and the family following him in turn out of five people with suitcases did not fit into the next approaching cars and let four more families through while waiting for a car that could accommodate them.

Check-in at the villa

The villa was paid by me in advance, so we were settled very quickly and without any problems. Villa number 14, the keys to which we received, was a couple of minutes walk from the place of settlement, we could leave things and they would have delivered them to us, but we decided not to waste time and went to the villa with our suitcases.

A very beautiful and well-groomed area around quite large and very nice houses makes this place homely and friendly.

Lanzarote photo report

Our villa was very clean, beautiful and impressed with thoughtful details. The only disappointment was the cold pool, which, given the not hot and windy weather, was not at all comfortable to swim in. But this problem was solved – in a couple of minutes walk there was a common heated pool, which was larger and much warmer. In it, our daughter honed her swimming lessons. But back to talking about the villa..

If you go out onto the terrace, you feel almost like in paradise: straw furniture, cozy clean sun loungers by the pool, beautiful view and greenery, and most importantly, silence.

Review of the Canary Islands with photo:

Now a little about the interior decoration: the furniture does not glow with precious metal overflows, but all the furniture and interior decoration are of high quality and solid. If the cabinet and table, then from the array, if the floor – then from marble. All the walls are decorated with paintings, and books in Spanish flaunt on the shelves in a row.

Important to know:

When choosing a place to live on the island, take into account the fact that there is no hot water here, only tanks heated by the sun at large hotels and boilers, often of a small volume. Do not be too lazy to read reviews or contact the hotel directly so that you do not suffer after checking in and do not wait in turn for the water in the boiler to heat up. In the case of our villa, there were no such problems.

What is in the villa:

There are three bedrooms, one of them has a double bed, the rest have two single beds. There is a spacious wardrobe with hangers, a large mirror, a chair and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool, one of which you can move to the terrace and sunbathe. Each bedroom, as well as the living room, has air conditioning. During our visit, the air conditioners worked great, but they did not work for cooling, but for heating. Yes, yes, imagine, you can freeze in the Canary Islands. We got to the island during a cyclone that brought strong winds and low temperatures at night. During the day, the weather pleased about 20 degrees Celsius, and at night it dropped to 12 degrees, which was very noticeable.

Advice:

When choosing a place to stay, ask about the availability of air conditioning, since, as noted above, it will save you not only from the heat, but also from the cold. Otherwise, you will have to come up with less convenient ways to keep warm, for example, sleeping with the stove on, dragging the bed to the kitchen.

Kitchen

We were going to cook at the villa, at least breakfast. The kitchen was fully equipped for cooking: the presence of all necessary equipment (stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator), dishes and absolute cleanliness.

For breakfast we spoiled ourselves with oven baked Canary potatoes. Jamon, cheese, honey and even wine also went with a bang. As a present, upon check-in, we were given 1.5 liters of water and a box of delicious sweets.

Heated pool in Lanzarote

Since it was not possible to swim in the pool in the villa due to the low water temperature, the next day after arrival, and it was December 31, 2014, we went to look for the heated pool of our complex.

The discovery was quickly discovered and, so to speak, tested on myself. The daughter, despite the cloudy and windy weather, quickly jumped into the water, from where it was very problematic to lure her out later. The area around the large pool is very pleasant, around the wooden flooring and double deck chairs.

To take a photo, I had to walk a bit on the lawns)

Restaurant

Here, by the pool itself, there is a restaurant where at lunchtime they were already starting to prepare for the new year and arranged the dishes. I did not even know what holiday was planned in Allondra Villas, because even before the trip I decided to celebrate the New Year 2015 in the Lagomar restaurant, which is also one of the most visited museums on the island. Read about how it all went in article New Year in the Canaries 2015 , and we will return to our article.

Let’s move on to the story of how the island’s most popular resort appeared before us.

Lanzarote tourist reviews:

Puerto del Carmen

To begin with, I note that many of our compatriots (independent travelers) choose Puerto del Carmen not because it is the best place on the island, but because it is most described in Internet as a resort well adapted to relaxation.

I chose it for the same reasons, but after visiting the island, I must note the following: Puerto del Carmen is not the most beautiful, not the most fun, and certainly not the most beach resort.

There are a lot of aged vacationers here, locals live and work here, it is big here, but is not the most beautiful beach on the island . Read the article to the end and I will tell you where to go depending on your needs and preferences, maybe the choice will fall on this place ?!

Walk to the ocean:

So, the first thing we did was go towards the ocean. The first walk was, so to speak, blindly, that is, without a map and a special understanding of where we were going. In fact, we wanted to kill two birds with one stone: look at the ocean and find a restaurant for dinner.

After walking for about 15 minutes, we went down to the embankment. This was not Puerto Del Carmen beach, it was a favorite place for divers, where there were a great many of them. Right on the shore, people were reincarnated in diving gear, and someone was already diving in a special bay enclosed by a stone fence.

Just behind the diving site was a small beach – a private beach from the hotel, located on the shore, which anyone could go to if they wanted to. Despite the wind and the almost complete absence of sun, people swam and sunbathed on the shore.

We didn’t go further, as it was clear that we had chosen not quite the right trajectory and in order to get to the central beach of the resort, we had to not go down to the ocean, but move left to the main street and continue moving for another 10 minutes fifteen.

Search for a restaurant

Since hunger did not allow us to make such a long journey that day, and even without a resort map, we decided to complete task number two and find ourselves a good restaurant to relax.

No panoramic or even conventional restaurants were found along the coastline in this part of the resort, so we headed back to the villa, as we met a dozen places along the way where we can enjoy lunch.

Wine tasting

Attention was drawn to a store that sold wine, and since we were in no hurry, we stopped by to inquire and buy a bottle of wine for ourselves at the villa.

We liked the very pleasant interior and the neatly arranged bottles sorted by the year of bottling on the shelves. But even more we liked the fact that we could taste the varieties of wine we liked before buying.

As they say in Spain – Salud, that is, to health.

After the tasting it was already more fun to choose a restaurant) We decided to opt for a restaurant offering Italian and Indian cuisine.

Trattoria Miscela

Unfortunately, at the time of planning our second trip to the island in 2017, I discovered that this restaurant is closed and no longer accepts a visitor! It’s a pity….

Menu in Russian and prices

You should not wait for a menu in Russian from restaurants in Lanzarote, it is better to learn the names of dishes that you like and ask for a menu in English. In general, with regard to prices in the restaurants of the island, they are very humane. You can dine together with wine for 40-50 euros, which is relatively inexpensive compared to many resorts.

Indian cuisine

On our first day at this restaurant, we decided to try Indian cuisine. If you decide to try Indian dishes, then if you are not a fan of insanely hot sauces, then do not forget to say No spicy (not spicy). Be sure that it will be spicy anyway, but if you do not say this, you can be left without dinner. We enjoyed the meal, the service was excellent.

I wrote that on our first visit we tried Indian dishes, because after the first there was another second, and then the third … The service here was very good and the food was inexpensive and tasty.

National Spanish food

The next day we decided to try the national dish, which was also present here – paella. The choice fell on the traditional paella with chicken. Portion requires a minimum of two, we ordered for three and ate to satiety. I have never eaten such a delicious paella anywhere in Spain !!!!

Caramel vodka Spain

Every time after the meal we were given a gift from the chef — caramel vodka liqueur. This is a liqueur produced on the island of Gran Canaria, with a very mild and unusual taste.

After lunch in our favorite restaurant, we only had enough energy to go to the villa and relax …

December 31 in Lanzarote

On the morning of December 31, we called a taxi at the reception and drove to the center of the resort of Puerto Del Carmen.

We were dropped off on the embankment, on one side of which the Atlantic Ocean was raging, and on the other, shops alternated with restaurants.

By the way, Lanzarote and shopping are two concepts that have not met…

A couple of shopping malls with brands and just a few shops, but this is the largest concentration on the island. Therefore, if you need to buy not fakes, then this is here in Puerto Del Carmen.

The ocean in Puerto Del Carmen

The ocean is as beautiful as always… Power and strength were felt in every wave rolling on the shore.

On the small beaches there was a red flag, which meant that swimming was prohibited due to unfavorable conditions, in this case it was stormy.

The beaches of Puerto Del Carmen

Palm trees and greenery around, until it was clear how Lanzarote differs from the same Tenerife with the same palm trees and the ocean. We probably would not have understood this if we had not gone on a crazy excursion full of adrenaline and impressions with a private guide, which lasted two days and which I described in detail in the articles: Lanzarote: an unreal trip to Mars and Lanzarote: amazing and frightening beauty of the young part of the island .

Peculiarities of the Canary Islands:

But the resort of Puerto De Carmen, though not by nature, differed from the resorts of Tenerife in that the concentration of people on its streets was ten times less than on its more popular neighbor. Lanzarote disposed to a peaceful rest alone with nature and made it possible to listen to the ocean and the sound of the wind alone, surrounded by the bewitching landscapes of lava banks.

In general, everything on the island is conducive to relaxation and unity with nature.

Canarian village

Christmas-themed installations adorn the streets of the city. For example, the photo below shows a Canarian village with white houses typical of Lanzarote no higher than two floors.

And here is the main beach of the resort: yellow sand is quite large, there are water activities, sunbeds and umbrellas. Only now the weather was not particularly conducive to a beach holiday, so the beach was almost empty.

You could walk for several kilometers along the alley along the ocean and breathe the sea breeze, and if you get bored, you can always cross the road and go shopping or drink coffee in a restaurant. By the way, in the resort, and in particular on its main promenade, restaurants with a terrace on the second floor are very common. That is, the first floor, for example, a store, and on the side or inside there is a staircase upstairs, from where a good view of the ocean opens. We also noticed that not so many people prefer to drink wine, beer is much more popular here, so the presence of beer pubs is more common on the main street.

Puerto del Carmen beach photo

Eating inexpensively and tasty in Lanzarote

If you don’t plan to eat in a restaurant, you can have a snack in a mobile pancake shop. The choice of toppings is large, they cook very diligently, the prices are humane.

And now a few words about what makes this resort special and where else you can settle on the island and get a lot of fun.

Other resorts of Lanzarote

In addition to Puerto del Carmen, there are many options in Lanzarote worthy of a stay. For example, if you are young, active and full of energy for an active beach holiday, then you will definitely like the surfer beach of Famara.

Near it there are offers of inexpensive accommodation in apartments and hotels. Near Famara it is fun day and night, and along the coast there are restaurants with fresh seafood and inexpensive prices and surfing lessons, including with Russian-speaking instructors.

If you are not interested in fun and surfing, you love breathtaking beaches and silence, then the south of the island – the resort of Playa Blanca – will suit you.

There are unusually picturesque beaches of Papagayo.

Peculiarities of roads in Lanzarote

In general, Lanzarote is a small island and wherever you settle, you can easily get to the right place. It does not require driving skills on mountain serpentines, as in Tenerife or Gran Canaria. There are no high peaks in Lanzarote and the roads are mostly flat and visibility is good, so the best option is to rent a car. It is cheaper to do it in advance via the Internet, it will be more expensive on the spot.

If you are interested not only in what distinguishes the resorts of Lanzarote, but also the islands of the Canary archipelago, then you will be interested in reading the article Where are the Canary Islands on the world map: which island to choose and why?!

See you on the pages of the site AVIAMANIA and share your impressions about the islands!!!

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Top-Car-Autoreisen Lanzarote Island – Airport ACE Car Hire! Find the best car prices! Price Aggregator

Popular Cars & Car Classes TOP CAR AUTOREISEN Lanzarote Island Airport (ACE), Spain

• Compact

• 5 seater car

• Cabriolet

• Economy

• station wagon

• 7 seater car

• Mini

• 9 seater car

Compact class cars – these cars are most often chosen by tourists for low-cost travel. Such cars can be easily parked in large tourist areas where there are many tourists. Also, compact cars can significantly help save on fuel. Therefore, when planning an inexpensive trip, a compact car is one of the most popular among our customers.

Volkswagen Golf Compact

5 seats |
3 bags

Manual gearbox

Air conditioning

$24/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Mazda CX-5 Compact

5 seats |
3 Bags

Manual gearbox

Air conditioning

$42/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

5-seater passenger car. Five-seat cars are the standard in the automotive industry. According to statistics, most cars in the world are produced for five passengers. On such a car it is convenient to travel as a small family with children, as well as two couples or just a group of friends.

Citroen Berlingo 5 seater

5 seats |
4 Bags

Manual MT

A/C

$34/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Convertibles are prestige sports cars or roadsters for people who love great rides in beautiful cars. Traveling in a convertible car, you will create pleasant memories and great photos that can highlight your personality. Remember that when driving without a roof, it is recommended to wear a hat, goggles and a scarf. It will not only decorate you, but also help protect you from the sun and wind during the day when traveling in a rented convertible.

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Convertible

4 seats |
2 Bags

Manual MT

A/C

$39/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Economy class cars. When planning a budget trip, sometimes our clients want to save money on car rental. This will help them rent an economy car. These are inexpensive cars, which are quite enough for quick movement along a tourist route or on a long trip. It is also important to note that fuel consumption in such cars is much more economical than in cars of a higher class.

Toyota Yaris Economy

5 seats |
2 Bags

Automatic gearbox

Air conditioner

$36/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Volkswagen Polo Economy

5 seats |
2 Bags

Manual gearbox

Air conditioning

$21/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Mazda CX-3 Economy

5 seats |
2 Bags

Manual MT

A/C

$32/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Station wagon, in most cases this car is chosen for a very roomy trunk. Our customers love Station wagons because you can fit a lot of their belongings and travel bags. Also, a station wagon is suitable for tourists traveling with children, because very often additional trunk space is required, which a sedan cannot always provide.

Skoda Fabia Estate Estate

5 seats |
4 Bags

Manual gearbox

Air conditioner

$31/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

7-seat off-road vehicle (7-seat passenger transport) is a class of vehicles designed for a comfortable ride for up to 7 passengers. This type of car is popular with our customers who travel with a large family of 6-7 people or a small tourist group. This type of car is usually a 7 seater SUV or a small 7 seater van.

Volkswagen Caddy 7 seater

7 Seats |
1 Bags

Manual gearbox

Air conditioning

$47/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Mini-car class – these cars are most often chosen by couples or experienced tourists for traveling on interesting routes where there are narrow streets or small parking spaces. It is much easier to park on such cars in large tourist places. Also, the class of mini-cars allows you to save on fuel and the trip becomes cheaper. Keep in mind that a mini car has a small trunk, so this type of car is more suitable for those who are used to traveling light.

Volkswagen Up Mini

4 seats |
2 Bags

Manual MT

A/C

$18/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Cheap 9 seater minibus (9 seater van) is a passenger van. It is intended for travel by a group of several families or a small tourist group up to 9passengers in one VAN. Sometimes tourist groups of more than 9 people, sometimes order two vans for comfortable movement on narrow tourist routes, which are not passed by a large bus for more than 9 passengers. Keep in mind that when renting a 9 seater van or mini bus, some countries require a special driver’s license to carry passengers. Read this in the rules for renting minibuses and minibuses.

Volkswagen Transporter 9 seater

9 seats |
5 Bags

Manual MT

A/C

$58/day

Car rental

● One way rental ● Long term sales ● Insurance services

Here are the top brands of cars that are rented in Island of Lanzarote – Airport. Please note that the supplier sometimes lists the make of the car as an example. But when renting a car, a person reserves a car of a certain class, which means that the make and model of the car is provided for information as one of the possible options for obtaining a car when renting.

What you need to know about car rental, Lanzarote Island – Airport?

If you want to choose the best option, start your car search as early as possible. Compare options, check the required documents and study the requirements of the companies. Be sure to ask anything that’s bothering you, questions can be asked at [email protected]. When you travel, check your rental car carefully and make sure you have your rental voucher and the address of the representatives you are renting the car from. Also, be sure to specify whether you need an international driver’s license and a personalized Credit Card (It often happens that car rental companies do not accept Debit cards or cash, be careful!).

How can I get a cheap car rental in Lanzarote Airport?

Avoid car rentals without comparing rental conditions, especially if demand is high, such as at airports or hotels. You need to find the best location for cheap car rentals. Of course, it’s always worth checking out a few locations and comparing them all (for example, the city center and the nearest airport). Usually car rental on holidays is more expensive.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Lanzarote Airport?

There are several reasons why a car rental price is determined. First of all, the earlier you start looking for a car before the date of receipt, the more profitable offers you will receive and the more chances there will be at least some kind of car. Don’t do it in the last minutes, and even more so don’t expect a discount if less than 1 day is left before the rental date. The second reason is the day of your arrival. This will affect the price – the lowest price will be on a weekday. Avoid additional costs that should not be hidden from you when renting a car. To do this, carefully read the voucher with the conditions for receiving the car.

What is the most popular rental car brand in Lanzarote Airport?

Of course, if you want to rent a car, in most cases you will not be able to choose the specific model that will be given to you. But in the car rental industry, there are five cars that are the most popular worldwide: Chevrolet Cruze, Chrysler 200, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla. Therefore, if you need to travel frequently for work or just travel for pleasure, you can choose one of them.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Lanzarote Airport?

As someone said, in life you have to try everything, especially when dealing with the particular world of car rental. To get the best deal, you have to do a lot of research from the wide variety of options and offers. See the top list of leading companies on our website, choose the best offer for you and you can get the cheapest car.

What is the best car rental company in Lanzarote – Airport?

To choose one of the best car rental companies, you must compare important facts about all offers, such as security deposit, insurance cost and conditions, mileage or geography limits. After reading all the conditions, you will choose the best car rental agency. It should contain one or two great promotional offers, great prices, and offers that other vendors don’t offer. Also, if necessary, companies should have programs that allow you to rent a car for a few hours. But there is a general rule – the minimum rental period is 4 hours!

Which car rental companies will pick you up at the airport: Lanzarote Island – Airport?

A free shuttle service is available at the airport around the clock. They pick up passengers at special stops. Usually this is a shuttle bus or a personal meeting with a sign at the airport. If you have a need, they will bring you back, and sometimes even bring the car directly to the airport. Try to find the most suitable car rental location in our long list of offers.

How can I find car rentals near me in Lanzarote Island – Airport?

To find the best car rental partner near you, you need to compare their list. Also pay attention to the best rates for car rental in different places. Use the pages for your region to find out which car rental companies are near you. Try to work with vendors that primarily have a wide range of car rental classes.

What type of car is best for driving in Lanzarote Island – Airport?

If you want to choose a car that exactly matches your needs, try to make a short list of your expectations. Think about your passengers, how comfortable they will be while riding. Notify the company about booking a car of a suitable class. Check out the safety and fuel economy features if that’s important to you.

Lanzarote Island – Airport – what are the prices for gasoline? What fuel policy is available?

You should be aware of the fuel policy and prices of petrol or diesel, because this means that you have probably chosen the right car and will not be overloaded. You will know how much fuel you pay for using the car. Controlling everything is a guarantee that you won’t be overwhelmed by extra charges and refueling when you return your vehicle. You can pay for services in various ways: using cash, credit card (Visa, Maestro, MasterCard), ATM or just PayPass.

Where is the best place to park in Lanzarote Island – Airport?

Before you start driving, you need to think about which parking spaces you will use. Also take notes with parking information. There are several ways to park, such as parking or special parking on the sidewalk, because regular parking on the street is more difficult to find. Especially in tourist cities

What is the right age to rent a car? How old do I have to be to rent a car?

Many landlords make strict restrictions on the driver’s age when renting a car. They can also charge a young driver an additional fee if he is not only under 18 years old, but even if he is under 25 years old. It doesn’t matter how old you are, but it’s important to be aware of all age requirements, especially if you’re under 21. And do not forget that this can affect the cost of booking a car, even if you are under 25 years old. It often happens that different car rental companies set different age requirements and take different additional insurance amounts for a young driver.

Do I need car rental insurance?

When renting a car, pay attention to insurance coverage and do some research beforehand. This will affect your choice of insurance coverage that is best for you. Ask about your personal responsibility, find protection from damage and injury. In most cases, insurance is already included in the car rental price, but it happens that it is not included, this is always indicated in the rental voucher and when booking the car in a special information form.

Can I book a car with unlimited mileage when renting a car in Lanzarote Island – Airport?

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, you can benefit from car rental with unlimited mileage. Often, car rental agencies most often apply mileage limits to certain vehicle classes. Thus, this can be the determining factor in the car rental you should choose.

Can I rent a car one way in Lanzarote Island – Airport and drop it off in another city?

Yes, most companies offer this service for an additional fee. If you want to rent a car in one location and drop it off in another city, you can pay a one-way rental fee. But be sure to find out what you need to know about this payment. For example, car rental companies charge a one-way fee to cover the cost of returning a car.

Lanzarote Island – Airport – wonderful long journeys

If you want to be lucky enough to make one of the great road trips, you need to rent a car. All you need is to be excited about a good trip. To be able to drive on the open road, get your own car, stop and go whenever you want. Just get inspired for your next adventure and rent a car for the long haul.

Where is the best place to spend the night on a rented car?

If you’re thinking about a short trip, driving a car can be a surprisingly cheap adventure. In this case, you can spend a lot of money on a hotel or motel. If you want even cheaper – try to explore the campsite.

Our summer holidays in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

For many years now I have been organizing my vacation on my own without involving any travel intermediaries. Our last year’s vacation on about. My daughter and I liked Fuerteventura so much that already on the way back home, flying in an airplane, we enthusiastically planned our next vacation / vacation in the Canary Islands again, but with a visit to another island – Lanzarote, which is only 25 minutes away . ferry ride from about. Fuerteventura.

Therefore, in advance, or rather, from January 2015, I began to seriously engage in preparations. In January, tickets were purchased for Vueling on the route Kyiv-Barcelona-Lanzarote (Arrecife), Fuerteventura-Barcelona-Kyiv. The tickets were redeemed very on time, because in February the euro began to skyrocket and my ticket by March would already cost UAH. 70% higher than I paid at the beginning of January. Then I began to decide on hotels – I approached the search in great detail, and we were absolutely satisfied with the hotels in which we ended up staying. These were: o. Lanzarote –

Melia Salines 5*, Costa Tequise; about. Fuerteventura – “Riu Jandia Palace 4*”, Morro Jable. I had 6 hotels booked in the long list of hotels (3 per island), but since I monitored special offers and promotions, as soon as I received them, I canceled bookings for all other hotels. More details about the hotels below.

Then came the turn to decide on a car rental on each island. About the machines a little more, so that later on they do not stop.

I also ordered a car in advance and, accordingly, by early booking in Cicar (in Lanzarote, the office is called somehow differently, it seems Carera Medina is the largest of the car rental offices on the islands, most likely). I ordered a Seat Ibiza automatic on both islands, but in fact both Lanzarote and Fuerteventura drove cars of other brands, but with automatic transmission. And in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura I rented a car for 6 days (12 days in total), which cost me 320 euros!

In Lanzarote they gave me a much higher class car – a black Volvo sedan with a leather interior and full stuffing (there was even a parking sensor) for the same money for which I ordered a simple Ibiza! In addition, Volvo was on diesel (also saving)! Volvo is a beautiful car with a very smooth ride. The only thing that did not work in the car was the cigarette lighter, which I use as a charger for the navigator, but there was a USB port, which I used.

In Fuerteventura, there were some difficulties with the car, because when I got into the car, I found that it was on the mechanics. I have experience in driving a car with a manual gearbox, more precisely, it was 6 years ago, but the idea to remember again how to drive a car with a manual gearbox in an emergency order during the holidays did not smile at me at all, especially since I paid something for a car with a gun, which costs a little more. There was no car with an automatic transmission nearby (in the port and the city of Corralejo, where the ferry from Lanzarote arrived), I was asked to come and get the car only at the airport (about 40-50 km from the seaport). After a short explanation with the employees of the office (everything within the bounds of decency, no quarrels), very soon (within a couple of minutes) an employee was found who delivered me and my daughter to the airport in the same car, where they were already waiting for us with the keys to another car with automatic transmission .

And it was again not Seat Ibiza, but Ford Fiesta, which is also not bad. Of course, after the Volvo, Ford seemed rather weak, especially in terms of the engine, with a volume of no more than 1.2 liters (on the rises along winding roads, the traction sometimes dropped sharply), but nevertheless, everything in it worked fine (air conditioning, radio, cigarette lighter, etc.) .

We traveled a lot, but due to the fact that the islands are small, I refueled on each island 2 times for 20 euros.

So, we flew from Kyiv on Vueling on August 12, 2015 with an hour delay at 7 am and after 3 hours 15 minutes we were in Barcelona, ​​where we spent about 3 hours and then flew to about. Lanzarote. The flight to Lanzarote was exciting, because the sound of the plane’s engines made us very nervous at the very beginning of the journey. When we took off over the Mediterranean Sea (as usual), the engines, which had previously roared, suddenly died down abruptly, and then roared again . .. . I understand that the take-off regime apparently changed so much … but it was very exciting. Lera was very frightened, but then there were no more such sharp audible changes … through thick clouds and medium turbofly, we flew to Lanzarote in 2 hours and 45 minutes and were at the airport at about 4 in the afternoon.

Since we didn’t have to go through passport control (we went through it back in Bars), we got our suitcases (quickly), took a taxi (as usual, taxis are waiting for arrivals in an organized way at the exit of the terminal) and after 15 minutes we were in hotel. Taxi cost us 15.5 euros.

A little about the hotel. As usual, I chose my place of residence very carefully. I studied a lot of reviews about hotels, cities of residence in Lanzarote and, as a result, settled on 3 hotels in different cities (payment on arrival). In Costa Teguise, where we settled, I booked another hotel as well (4 stars – Barcelo Tequise Adults Only only after renovation), but I really wanted to settle in a 5-star Melia Salines , which is also located in Costa Teguise, but at the other end of the town, however, it was more expensive than all other options. But it was in this hotel that I really wanted to spend my vacation in Lanzarote, so I subscribed to the newsletter on the official website of the hotel, and when I saw a short-term promotion for accommodation (-20%) and calculated the cost of staying in it, it turned out that it was only 20 euro more expensive than all the other options I have booked. I gladly booked a good category room (Premier See View) in it and canceled my bookings for all other hotels closer to vacation.

In Fuerteventura in the winter of 2015, I booked a hotel Riu Jandia Palace 4 * is a German hotel chain, which I also found on the Internet. I also booked through the official website of the hotel, because it is not represented in the big Booking and Agoda search engines. I immediately liked this hotel very much, because it is located on the first line (you only need to go through the promenade), besides, I was simply amazed by the rooms that this hotel offers. Leroy and I visited Morro Jable last year when we traveled around the island, and we liked the sea and the width of the beach there, so this time we booked a room in a hotel in Morro Jable. Just in case, I made 2 more bookings in Costa Calma, but then, shortly before the vacation, I canceled them.

My opinion about hotels is that both are amazing in their own way. Hotel Melia Salinas is a rather old building (according to the guidebook, it was from this that the tourism business on the island of Lanzarote began.) The hotel was designed with the participation of Cesar Manrique and you can feel it in its interior – white paths interspersed with dark volcanic stones, a lot of greenery – just a tropical park in the atrium. Huge beautiful and deep pool. Since the hotel is more focused on adults (very few children were seen, nothing is provided for them in the hotel – no animation, no playgrounds), then peace and quiet. When I made the booking, in the “special preferences / wishes” section, I “wished” a room higher and away from noisy places (restaurant, bar, pool). And my wishes were fully fulfilled. We were settled in the part of the hotel that goes to the Level part. This part represents the “Hotel in the Hotel” (this is how Melia positions the Level) in general, only for adults. We had the last, 4th floor, with a good view of the sea (oh, sorry, the ocean) (very deserted, but also very quiet at the same time). It was very nice to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. 50% of the guests are Spaniards, 50% are other nationalities (many English, Americans), we did not meet anyone from the “Russian speakers” during our entire stay! During our stay, the tides were low in the morning, so it was impossible to swim in the ocean until 12:00 because of the stones, but after 12 the ocean approached the shore with cool waves. You can read my review in detail about this hotel at this link:

http://www.turpravda.com/es/lansarote/Melia_Salinas-h23979-r155738.html

Hotel Riu Jandia Palaca is a famous German hotel chain. The hotel in Morro Jable was family-oriented, so there are a lot of children, but since the hotel is large, the vacationers are distributed in such a way that those who come together (couples, a family with adult children) are accommodated away from the noisy crowd of children . There was peace and quiet in our C wing. Of the vacationers, 90% are Germans / Austrians and 10% are other European nationalities (English, Americans, Spaniards and we are 2 people from UkraineJ). Of the “Russian speakers” there were several adult couples, and even then they were Russian Germans, that is, people who left Russia 20 years ago and have been living in Germany for a long time.

As usual, in both hotels I bought accommodation + half board (breakfast-dinner), which were traditionally very good both in Melia and in Rio. Both hotels offer all-inclusive systems, but we have not been attached to dinners for a long time.

So, o. Lanzarote – the first part of our trip (August 12-20, 2015).

I really liked the tourist town of Costa Teguise. It is quite small (in Lanzarote, perhaps Arrecife, the capital, is a fairly large city, all others are cozy resort towns and villages). Traditionally, the village is very clean, with excellent sidewalks and road markings. You can always find parking spaces. Many small shopping centers nearby (famous brands are not sold there, more and more what is needed for a beach holiday). Lots of HyperDino grocery supermarkets. There were 2 of them near our hotel (immediately opposite and around the corner where the Shopping Center was located). It is very convenient when you need to buy drinking water, because in Lanzarote the water is desalinated, it is not recommended to use it for drinking. In the supermarket, a 2-liter bottle of water cost 1 euro. And other products were at normal prices.

Why I like to vacation in Europe (after all, the Canary Islands are Spanish territories), because no one is trying to shamelessly cheat on you, as was the case in Thailand, in March of this year. If you get into a taxi, then everything is metered, price tags are everywhere, clean and safe. Neither Lanzarote nor Fuertoventura have a criminal danger.

And, of course, a paradise for lovers of perfumes and cosmetics: the prices are just flying, in the Canary Islands there are special trading conditions for perfumers, so their products are 30-40 percent cheaper than even in the average Duty Free.

We stayed in Lanzarote for 8 days and 5 of them we had a rented car.

We have visited many interesting places in Lanzarote, but not all. Therefore, there is a reason to return and watch!! !

We left almost every day, even if not for the whole day, then at least half a day (the island is small). We visited: Timanfaya Volcanic Park, camel rides, Rancho Texas Park Zoo (2 times), Cesare Manrique’s house-museum, the town of Teguise during the fair, climbed the mountain to the Santa Barbara fortress, visited the Cactus Park, Papagayo beaches. Each place was loved in its own way. The Rancho Texas Zoo is remembered for white tigers, owls at the entrance, and many other exotic crawling creatures. The Cesar Manrique House Museum is something. Built almost on a lava field, the house has 2 levels, and the second one was built (carved) just in the lava on the -1 floor. Again, there is a combination of black lava, white walls and paths in the house. I liked it very much! In the Cactus Garden, many different species of cacti are collected from tiny to whole cactus trees from all over the world.

Timanfaya Park is a must see! I must admit that we arrived there at the peak of visits, so after riding camels, we stood in line for another hour to enter the territory. You can’t walk on the territory of the reserve! When we stopped at the park, we made another 40-minute excursion on the park bus through the reserved lava places. How did you get to Mars? ! ! In some places it was so scary that I closed my eyes when the bus was driving along the mountain serpentine – an unforgettable experience! And everywhere everything is for quite reasonable money: camel rides – 12 euros per person, a visit to the park – 9Euro. The most expensive was, of course, the zoo (22 euros per person), but since we first arrived 2 hours before closing, we were offered 2 options: a ticket with a discount or a ticket for a full price, but with the possibility of visiting park for the second time. That’s why we visited the park twice with a one-day ticket! On the territory of Rancho Texas, in addition to the absolutely well-groomed zoo area, there is also a recreation area with swimming pools, slides, beach chairs, i. e. you can spend the whole day at the zoo, see animals, dine in a classy restaurant stylized as an American pub, and even sunbathe and to swim … everything is so thought out! !

We didn’t plan to go to the beaches of Papagayo on purpose, but since we still went to Playa Blanca for tickets for the ferry to Fuerteventura, we popped into the beaches for a couple of hours in one go. These beaches reminded me a lot of May Beach in Thailand. Yes, it’s beautiful, the water is clear and deep emerald in color, but the heat is unbearable and there is no shade (we got there around 15:30). You need to get to the beach along a dirt road (15 minutes), paying 3 euros per car for entry. Then you put the car on the parking lot and go down to one of the beaches. We didn’t choose for a long time (in the heat we didn’t want to go to the far beach at all) and went to the beach on the left, stayed there for 2.5 hours (it was very hot, because the beach is surrounded by rocks on all sides (there was no shade), we bought in clear water (you can’t sit in it for a long time – the temperature was clearly lower than on our beach in Costa Teguise). In general, you can go once.0003

In the evenings, after dinner, we walked along the Costa Teguise with its many different shops and restaurants and enjoyed the rest. The daily routine was observed perfectly: at the latest, they fell asleep at 12 at night, woke up at 8 in the morning for breakfast.

8 marvelous days in Lanzarote flew by unnoticed. And I want to go back there again!

Our next stop was Fr. Fuerteventura, where we traveled on the Fred Olsen high-speed ferry, which runs to Fuertoventura in 25 minutes. Tickets for two cost 58 euros. We checked out of the hotel at 12:00 (on this day we also went to sunbathe to the pool and to the beach). When booking (through the official website of the Melia Hotel) there was a nice bonus – a voucher for 15 euros per room per day, which could be spent on buying various drinks in the restaurants and bars of the hotel. Thanks to this nice check-out bonus, I paid only 5 something extra euros, although every evening we always ordered something in the restaurant, and we also drank soft drinks and ate ice cream in the beach bar every day.

We got into our beautiful rental car and drove to the port. To go to the port about 35 km, the island is not big. Upon arrival, I parked the car, threw the keys into a special box in the rental office and we went to wait for our Fred Olsen ferry to Fuertoventura.

The ferry departed on schedule and after 25 minutes we were already in Fuerta in the port of Corralejo. The ferry is fast, and I almost all the time stood on the open deck, looking at the receding Lance and the approaching Fuerta. Somewhere in the middle of the journey, the weather began to change, the sky was overcast and we arrived in Corralejo in cloudy weather.

I also ordered a car at the port, but, as I wrote above, there were some inconsistencies with it, so Leroy and I already received our car with automatic transmission at the Fuerta airport. We drove to the airport for about 40 minutes, yet Fuerta is 2.5 times more than Lance. We passed the famous dunes of Corralejo. After receiving the car, already driving myself, I drove to Morro Jable in about an hour (a little over 70 km). It was nice to see already familiar places – we passed the Elba Carlota in Calet de Fusto hotel, where we rested last year, Oasis Park and other familiar places, and around 17:00 we reached the Riu Jandia Palace hotel.

We quickly settled in the hotel, it took us a long time to reach our room, but the room, of course, impressed us with its size! It was located close to the promenade on the first, but very high floor, surrounded by various tropical vegetation. The hotel is built so interesting that even from the first floor the promenade path is not visible, and the floor itself, due to the rocky terrain in this part of Morro Jable, is very high and only a climber in full equipment can reach it)). The reception and the hotel pool are located much higher, at the level of the 3rd or 4th floor. In general, the construction of the hotel is very interesting and multi-level. The hotel, again, satisfied all my wishes regarding peace and tranquility.

The purpose of our 5-day stay in Fuerta (August 20-25) was purely beach. And the beach in Morre Jable is wonderful, the wind is not strong, the ocean is clean, turquoise and warm! ! However, we still visited the places we liked earlier: the Oasis Park Zoo, where we spent half a day, the wild ocean beach of Cofete and the Rotunda shopping center in Puerto de Rosario.

About Cofete: last year it was the road that I remember the most – an unfenced mountain serpartin with a narrow dirt road. When I first drove a car on it last year, after I had already left on a more or less flat part of the road, I needed a stop in order to just take a breath (my knees were really shaking), so this year, I I put off our trip there again longer, but my daughter really wanted to jump on the waves again, which still persuaded me to make this terrible route again. And, of course, the second time the road seemed much easier to me. The weather, however, let us down a little on Kofete. Nevertheless, this is the leeward western part of the island, and as a cloud hung on the mountain, it did not move anywhere else, but brought with it only a strong cold wind and sand. And the ocean this time was cold here. In general, we only had enough for an hour, we formed up and returned to Morro Jable, where it was hot, sunny and almost windless!

The town of Morro Jable itself is quite crowded and touristy, and you could always find something to do in the evenings: a lot of restaurants, cafes, discos, shops … . Very crowded in the evening.

On the day of departure, we spent time on the beach until check-out, checked out, got into the car and went to the airport. Everything else was according to the usual scheme: airport – plane to Barcelona (with a delay in departure from Fuerta by 1.5 hours) – a couple of hours at Barcelona airport (various shopping) – plane to Kyiv and we are at home! The weather was good, the planes were new (the sound of the engine did not frighten us).

My opinion about Lanzarote and Fuertoventura: the sights are Lanzarote’s palm (only Cesar Manrique and his architecture are worth something!), and the beaches are definitely Fuertevenura! Our beach in Morro Jable was simply amazing: wide, long with a beautiful entry into the sea, with clear emerald water and no low tide felt at all (maybe we were so lucky, because we were only there 5 days from August 20 to 25). Compared to last year’s Caleta de Fusto holiday, this year’s beach holiday was much better. I would return to Fuerteventura more than once, and it was in Morro Jable.

Car rental in Spain, from Madrid to Malaga, Canary Islands

Driving your car while on holiday in Spain is easy with Discount Rent A Car. Just book your car online to get the best deals. Pick up your car at the airport and you will have the freedom and flexibility to spend your holiday wherever you want to visit in Spain. The country’s landscape ranges from the majestic peaks of the Pyrenees to sparkling beaches, popular oceanfront golf courses and theme parks.

Visit Madrid, the capital of Spain, with its artistic treasures and legendary nightlife. The pride of stylish Barcelona is its medieval palaces, baroque cathedrals and some of the most daring architectural creations in the world, including the Sagrada Familia, the magnificent Sagrada Familia, designed by Antoni Gaudí. To the north of Barcelona, ​​towards the French border, the Costa Brava’s rocky shores and wonderful beaches are always popular with vacationers.

The beaches stretch along the entire Mediterranean coast of Spain with its blessed climate. Between mountains and sea, on the Costa Blanca, lies Alicante, a popular tourist destination with many resorts, palm-lined boulevards and endless beaches. The coast of Costa Calida, stretching for 250 km and belonging to the province of Murcia, is famous for its seafood, one of the best in the country. Spain’s national treasures are concentrated in Andalusia: flamenco, bullfighting and delicious tapas. The dynamic port city of Malaga is one of the pearls of the Costa del Sol.

Spain is famous for its freshly caught seafood, handmade cheeses, excellent wine and irresistible tapas sold in bars. Moreover, each region has its own gastronomic characteristics. Among gourmets, the interesting Spanish gastronomy is recognized in the city of San Sebastian, where there are Michelin-starred restaurants. The latest innovations from the field of molecular gastronomy are served there.

What if you’re planning a holiday on the islands? The Balearic Islands offer an abundance of archaeological and natural attractions. Just pick up your car in the charming city of Palma de Mallorca, the capital of Mallorca, and start exploring the island’s golden beaches and magnificent mountain countryside.

If you’re planning a trip to the Canary Islands, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura travel guides provide detailed information and expert advice to help you plan your trip.

Important information for driving while on holiday in Spain

Basic driving rules

• Drive on the right side of the road, overtake on the left.
• Always turn on the dipped beam headlights in a tunnel.
• The use of mobile devices while driving is prohibited, but they can be used with hands-free systems.
• The GPS navigator must be programmed in advance, before the car has started moving.
• Always give way to buses and taxis.

Necessary documents and equipment
When driving in Spain, always carry your passport, driver’s license, car rental contract, registration document and insurance certificate with you. Drivers residing in other countries are required to have an International Driving Permit, while EU residents are usually only required to have their national driving licence. A reflective triangular sign and an emergency stop vest must be provided by the rental company.

Drinking alcohol and driving
The maximum blood alcohol level is set at 0.05%, and there are severe penalties for drunk driving. From time to time, drivers may be tested for alcohol using a breath analyzer, especially during the holidays. Fines for traffic violations in Spain are mandatory, and non-residents must pay them on the spot.

Fuel
Petrol stations (“gasolineras”) in Spain are usually open from 8.00 to 20.00. However, some of them, located in large cities and on freeways, are open around the clock. Unleaded gasoline is called gasolina sin plomo (“gasolina sin plomo”). Diesel fuel is called gasóleo (“gasoleo”). Remember that many gas stations close for the traditional siesta in the afternoon, so it’s best to always have enough fuel in the tank.

Theft and damage
In case of theft or burglary, get a police report to add to your insurance claim. Do not leave anything of value in your rental car (not even in the trunk).

Insurance
Third party liability insurance is mandatory in the EU and must be included in your car rental agreement. Full coverage from Mondial Assistance is also offered, which costs only 6 euros per day and includes an excess of 3,000 euros for any insurance claim.

Seat belts
When driving in Spain, the use of seat belts is mandatory for drivers and passengers. Children under the age of 12 cannot travel in the front seat.

Speed ​​limits
Speed ​​limits are limited to 50 km/h in cities and towns, to 90 km/h on open roads and to 120 km/h on freeways (here they are called “autopistas”).

Roads and toll points
There are toll booths on many motorways in Spain (they are called “ peahe “). Each freeway has its own pricing structure, so toll rates vary. On the mainland, most major cities are interconnected by toll freeways. You will simply need to pick up a ticket from the machine at the beginning of your journey and then present it at the exit. As a rule, both cash and credit cards are accepted for payment.

Emergency
In Spain, you can call the police, firefighters or an ambulance on the emergency number 112. In the event of an emergency or a breakdown of the car, put on a protective vest before leaving it. At a safe distance from the rear of the car, a reflective emergency stop triangle will need to be installed, which warns approaching drivers of the danger. On motorways, in an emergency, you can use one of the orange SOS phones, which are installed along the road at a distance of approximately 5 km from each other.

4 quad bike routes around Lanzarote to explore the island this summer

7 February 2022
Rihanna Ross
Lifestyle
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If you are looking for quad bikes in Lanzarote, what to do during the summer holidays, take note, because the routes through this island Canary archipelago are numerous. You can do these tours on your own quad bike or search for the best rental services on the island; In addition, the landscape of Lanzarote allows you to follow a wide variety of routes, including trails through volcanoes.

Contents [show]

• 1 Why make ATVs?
  • 1.1 Requirements for driving quad bikes
• 2 Main quad bike routes in Lanzarote
  • 2.1 1. Take a trip through the Timanfaya National Park
  • 2.2 2. Playa de cyclo Lanzarote on the most popular quad bike routes for Lanzarote.
  • 2.3 3 Playa Blanca and Janubio salt flats
  • 2.4 4. Charco de los Clicos and Los Hervideros

Why make ATVs?

ATV is one of the preferred modes of transport for the most adventurous who seek to return to the most inhospitable lands, short or long trails that are easy to follow. Lanzarote’s quad bike trails offer opportunities for both beginners and experts, and allow you to develop several routes through this beautiful island of the Canary archipelago.

It doesn’t matter if you go alone or accompanied, because you can get twin seat quads and enjoy all that Lanzarote has to offer. Here you will enjoy beautiful sunsets in places that are difficult to access for other modes of transport; Thus, on board an easy-to-handle quad bike, you will be able to contemplate these wonderful landscapes even between cliffs or on the seashore.

Requirements for driving ATVs

According to the General Directorate of Traffic, there are three different types of ATVs: light, non-light and special. But, without a doubt, quad bikes that you can ride on the route through Lanzarote are light. For this type of vehicle you will need Driving license AM or A1, A2, A or B and the maximum speed they can reach is 45 km / h. In addition, this type of vehicle can only be driven during the day and on all types of roads except highways and dual carriageways.

When renting an ATV, it is important to know which category it belongs to, as hard and special ones require class B driver’s license. They also have different maximum speed, the first 70 km/h, the second can be from 45 to 70 km/h, but it must be indicated in your inspection card.

When renting one of these vehicles, remember that you must take out liability insurance with a responsible company and that it includes damage to third parties as well as property that may be affected during the application. On the other hand, don’t forget that you must bring the appropriate gear and clothing with you to ride one of these vehicles. A helmet is mandatory and must be approved and integral, i.e. have a visor or goggles to protect the face and eyes from dirt or rocks that may be thrown by other vehicles. It will also require the use of bibs, gloves and boots that insulate from the cold, as well as appropriate protectors in case of falls.

Lanzarote main quad bike routes

1. Tour the Timanfaya National Park

One of the most popular quad bikes in Lanzarote is undoubtedly because of Timanfaya. And the fact is that this route passes through this iconic park, the only one in the network of Spain that has a geological character and was the result of numerous volcanic eruptions that occurred in 1720, 1736 and 1824. This park is characterized by the fact that it is lack of vegetation, uneven terrain and many colors; In addition, the impressive silhouettes of volcanoes make it one of the favorite places for tourists.

This route is ideal for quad biking enthusiasts as well as for those who are interested in scenic scenery. You can start your route at Fire Mountains, which welcomes the traveler to the volcanic world. Access to this area is via Taro de Entrada on the road LZ-67, where visitors must pay a fee that includes parking, a tour of the volcano route by bus, and geothermal energy demonstrations.

If you continue on the same road towards Yaiza, you will find the famous Echadero de Camellos, where the most adventurous can take a short camel ride. Here you can visit the museum. In this beautiful natural park Mount Timanfaya, Caldera Corazoncillo, Mount Rajada, Nuevo del Fuego or Chinero Volcano and Burnt Calderas stand out.

2. Playa de Famara: one of the most popular quad bike routes in Lanzarote.

For beach lovers there is nothing better than a quad bike Famara, one of the most charming places in Lanzarote. This is a fairly easy route that usually starts in Puerto del Carmen. And it is that on this route you will pass through the symbolic monument of the peasant, and also through the city of Tias, and also through San Bartolome, where one of the the most important archaeological sites is located and from there to Famara.

Undoubtedly one of the quad bikes that tourists like the most, as Famara offers the unique landscapes of Lanzarote, since from here you can see other islands such as La Graciosa or Montaña Clara, is separated from Lanzarote by an imposing river with a strong current . Thanks to the trade winds in the area, you can enjoy various activities such as surfing or kite surfing.

3 Playa Blanca and Janubio salt flats

If you like beaches, we invite you to try this route to Playa Blanca. This area of ​​the Canary archipelago is in constant development and is full of amazing landscapes and charming corners. Playa Blanca is located in the southernmost part of Lanzarote and you can do this tour in about an hour. The tour will take you through most of the island to Salinas de Janubio .

Las Salinas de Janubio are the largest in the Canary Islands, with some 440,000 square meters of salt mines. Without a doubt, a visual spectacle! The salt marshes are of particular importance to the island, not only because of their architectural and cultural value, but also because until recently they were the engine of Lanzarote’s economy. The most impressive thing about these salt marshes is that they are located in a lagoon formed as a result of numerous volcanic eruptions; These eruptions created a kind of lava barrier facing the sea, and, in fact, they were declared Object of Scientific Interest due to the colonies of migratory birds living here.