Parque Nacional de Timanfaya
Lava fields and volcanoes formed by 18th-century eruptions. Explored on a bus tour from the Montañas del Fuego.
Lanzarote, Spain
Lanzarote: airports, things to do and where to stay
Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands, is a Biosphere Reserve known for its volcanic landscapes, its beaches and the mark left by artist César Manrique on the island's architecture.
Lanzarote airports
From the airport to central Lanzarote
César Manrique-Lanzarote airport is about 11 km from central Lanzarote.
Arrecifebus 22 / 23
Bus to Arrecife, the capital, in about 10-15 min. Line 22 runs on weekdays and line 23 at weekends.
Arrecifebus 161
Bus to Puerto del Carmen, Puerto Calero and Playa Blanca. Stops at both terminals.
Taxi
Ranks on level 0 of both terminals. Arrecife is about 10 min away and Puerto del Carmen about 15 min.
Lanzarote
Things to do in Lanzarote
Jameos del Agua
Volcanic tube with an underground lake, turned by César Manrique into a cultural space with gardens and an auditorium.
Mirador del Río
César Manrique's viewpoint high on the Famara cliffs, overlooking the island of La Graciosa.
Cueva de los Verdes
Galleries of a lava tube formed by the La Corona volcano, visited on a guided tour.
La Geria
Protected landscape of vines planted in pits of volcanic ash ringed by stone walls, with wineries offering tastings.
Where to stay in Lanzarote
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Lanzarote?
Lanzarote is served by César Manrique-Lanzarote (ACE).
How far is the airport from central Lanzarote?
César Manrique-Lanzarote airport is about 11 km from central Lanzarote.
How do I get from the airport to central Lanzarote?
From César Manrique-Lanzarote airport you can take Arrecifebus 22 / 23 (bus), Arrecifebus 161 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Lanzarote?
Highlights of Lanzarote include Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua, Mirador del Río, Cueva de los Verdes, and La Geria.
Photo credits
- Parque Nacional de Timanfaya: Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jameos del Agua: salomon10 from Germany, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mirador del Río: Edmundo Sáez, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cueva de los Verdes: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- La Geria: Tamara Kulikova, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons