1 Lanzarote A UNIQUE ISLAND 2 2 SOME PLACES IN THE WORLD ARE SPECIAL Lanzarote has something different that goes beyond what an everyday sun and beach destination can offer. It is an island where nature and art go hand in hand, where its people live and feel the commitment of belonging, where food tastes of the sea and land, and where leisure events are as unique as the island itself. In short, it is a place whose essence leaves its mark. WELCOME TO LANZAROTE, A UNIQUE ISLAND. Caleta de Famara CONTENT 4 WHAT TO VISIT 5 BEACHES 6 CACT LANZAROTE 9 LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS 17 LA GRACIOSA 19 WHAT TO DO 20 GASTRONOMY 21 WINE ROUTE 23 SPORTS 25 EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 27 LEISURE ACTIVITIES 28 SHOPPING AND MARKETS 29 SUSTAINABILITY 30 TOURIST AREAS 31 COSTA TEGUISE 31 PLAYA BLANCA 32 PUERTO CALERO 32 PUERTO DEL CARMEN 33 MAP 34 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 35 HOW TO MOVE 35 TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES 36 ACCOMMODATION 38 OTHER SERVICES 4 4 WHAT TO VISIT We invite you to make the most of your experience. Lanzarote is a volcanic island with a landscape that changes colour at every step, where nature and art are worshipped while upholding sustainable values. It's well worth exploring to be sure you don't miss a single detail. Get out there and enliven your senses. Charco de Los Clicos 5WHAT TO VISIT Caletón Blanco BEACHES | 5 ENCHANTING BEACHES TO GET LOST IN La Cocina La Graciosa Papagayo´s coves All around the island you will find spectacular beaches with crystal clear And let’s not forget the fantastic beaches that border the tourist areas: waters and fine white, golden or black sand. In the south, Papagayo's Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen, and, of course, coves stand out and, in the north, the beaches of Famara and Caletón the natural beaches of the island of La Graciosa, which are simply Blanco. breathtaking. Famara 6WHAT TO VISIT CACT LANZAROTE | 6 JAMEOS DEL AGUA Jameos del Agua is located inside a volcanic tunnel produced by the eruptions of La Corona Volcano. Due to its proximity to the sea, it has an interior lake created by the infiltration of sea water, and is a most singular geological formation. It is also home to an impressive natural auditorium, where cultural events of special importance are held. CACT LANZAROTE The Art, Culture and Tourism Centres of Lanzarote, are integrated into the volcanic nature of the island and constitute its main tourist benchmark. These centres are a must-visit to get to know the true essence of Lanzarote. César Manrique, a local artist with an international reputation, made them unique by perfectly combining Art and Nature under a philosophy and a model of intervention based on sustainability. More information about services, prices and events in: cactlanzarote.com 7WHAT TO VISIT CACT LANZAROTE | 7 MONTAÑAS DEL FUEGO In the heart of the Timanfaya National Park, are the Montañas del Fuego, where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery, see the volcanic activity first hand and sample dishes cooked using the heat of the volcano in its El Diablo restaurant. Casa - Museo del Campesino 8WHAT TO VISIT CACT LANZAROTE | 8 CUEVA DE LOS VERDES The Cueva de los Verdes is an exciting cave that starts deep in the bowels of the La Corona Volcano. It is part of a volcanic tunnel that runs until it opens deep under the ocean. It is considered one of the largest and most interesting tunnels on the planet. MIRADOR DEL RÍO Mirador del Río The Mirador del Río is a unique building whose architecture integrates perfectly with the topography of the land. It is located at the top of the Risco de Famara, 474 meters above sea level. From there you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Parque Natural del Archipiélago Chinijo Natural Park and the Risco de Famara. CASA - MUSEO DEL CAMPESINO In the geographical centre of Lanzarote, at a significant crossroads from which any point on the island can be accessed, stands one of César Manrique's most symbolic works: the architectural ensemble of the Casa-Museo y Monumento del Campesino. Here you can explore the most authentic side of our agriculture and crafts. JARDÍN DE CACTUS The Jardín de Cactus is home to around 4,500 cactus plants of 450 different species, grouped into 13 families of cactus from five continents. This was the artist César Manrique's final intervention and represents a magnificent example of architecture integrated into the landscape. Cactus Garden MIAC - San José Castle MIAC - CASTILLO DE SAN JOSÉ The International Museum of Contemporary Art (MIAC) is located in the Castillo de San José, a former military fortress. It houses an important collection of contemporary art. LA CASA AMARILLA Located in the centre of Arrecife, on its ground floor this building hosts temporary exhibitions focusing on the knowledge and ethnographic memory of Lanzarote. Cueva de Los Verdes La Casa Amarilla 9WHAT TO VISIT 9 LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS Let no corner lie undiscovered on your route. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, we describe the essence of each municipality and its outstanding features below. 10WHAT TO VISIT LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS | 10 ARRECIFE Lanzarote's capital since the second half of the nineteenth century, it has become the administrative and commercial centre of the island. Its marked seafaring character can always be felt, together with its historical function as a defensive fortress and its current role as a service city dedicated to commercial and mercantile relations. HIGHLIGHTS Charco de San Ginés Puente de Las Bolas San Gabriel Castle Marina Lanzarote CIC El Almacén Gallery MIAC Modern Art Museum San Jose Castle San Ginés Church Recova Municipal Real Street - León and Castillo Street Casa Amarilla Parque José Ramírez Cerdá Parque Islas Canarias Bandstand El Reducto Beach Tourist Craft Market Every Saturday from 09.00 to 12.00. Puente de Las Bolas and San Gabriel Castle 11WHAT TO VISIT LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS 11 Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees | HARÍA The municipality of Haría is located in the north of Lanzarote. It stands out for its special microclimate that makes its territory the island's greenest landscape. This is why most of Lanzarote's autochthonous flora is concentrated here. HIGHLIGHTS Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees César Manrique House - Museum Cueva de Los Verdes Jameos del Agua Mirador del Río Arrieta Chinese House La Corona Volcano Beaches: Caletón Blanco, La Garita, La Cantería, Punta Mujeres natural swimming pools Haría Artisanal Market Every Saturday from 10.00 to 14.30. 12WHAT TO VISIT LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS | 12 SAN BARTOLOMÉ Located in the centre of the island, this is where you will find Lanzarote's airport. Despite the fact that it has less coast than other municipalities, one of Lanzarote's largest residential areas has been developed at Playa Honda. HIGHLIGHTS Casa - Museo Monumento del Campesino Tanit Ethnographic Museum Aeronautical Museum at Lanzarote Airport Playa Honda Avenue Beaches: Playa Honda La Molina de José María Gil León and Castillo Square San Bartolomé Agricultural and Craft Market Last Sunday of month León and Castillo Square 13WHAT TO VISIT LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS | 13 TEGUISE Teguise is the largest municipality on the island, extending from the east coast to the west coast. Villa de Teguise was the former capital of Lanzarote from the first half of the 15th century until the second half of the 19th century (1852), when it lost practically all its power to the new capital, Arrecife. It was the first civil and urban settlement in the Canary Islands. HIGHLIGHTS Old Town Museum of Piracy - Santa Bárbara Castle Timple House - Museum Caleta de Famara Cactus Garden César Manrique Foundation El Patio Agricultural Museum Beaches: Famara, Bastián, Las Cucharas, Jablillo, Las Caletas Teguise Market Every Sundays from 09.00 to 14.00 Villa de Teguise 14WHAT TO VISIT LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS | 14 TÍAS This is located in the centre of the island's southern area, a municipality with the calmest waters and one of the best tourist areas of Lanzarote – the ideal place to relax with your family. HIGHLIGHTS A Casa José Saramago San Antonio Chapel Art Gallery Las Playas Avenue - Puerto del Carmen El Varadero - Puerto del Carmen Beaches: Playa Chica, Playa Blanca (Playa Grande), Los Pocillos, Matagorda. Shopping areas: CC Biosfera Plaza Puerto del Carmen Market Every Friday from 09.00 to 14.00 hours at the Varadero. Puerto del Carmen WHAT TO VISIT 15 LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS | 15 HIGHLIGHTS San Roque Square Los Dolores Chapel Guiguan Viewpoint Mancha Blanca Visitors and Interpretation Centre El Cuervo Volcano Colorada Mountain Blanca Crater La Santa - Fishing Village Beaches: Las Malvas Agricultural and Traditional Market Every Sundays from 09.00 to 14.00 next to the Los Dolores Chapel. TINAJO The municipality of Tinajo covers the centre west of the island and is marked by its volcanic origin, especially by the eruptions of Timanfaya. Cuervo Volcano 16WHAT TO VISIT LANZAROTE'S HIDDEN DELIGHTS | 16 YAIZA Located in the south of the island, this was the first Norman settlement in the Canary archipelago. It shares the Timanfaya National Park with Tinajo. HIGHLIGHTS Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios Church Montañas del Fuego Camel Path La Geria Charco de Los Clicos El Golfo - Fishing Village Camel Path Playa Quemada – Fishing Village Los Hervideros Janubio Salt Flats Los Ajaches Natural Monument Marinas: Puerto Calero and Marina Rubicón Beaches: Calas de Papagayo, Playa Dorada, Playa Blanca, Playa Flamingo,Playa Quemada, Charcones de Janubio (Please check weather conditions and forecasts first) Shopping areas: Puerto Calero, C.C.