Arrecife
Lanzarote's compact capital: a lagoon walk, a city beach and the hub where the airport and intercity buses meet, with a dated board of every line.
Lanzarote / Independent island guide
Places to visit in Lanzarote by bus
Places with character. Things worth making time for. The practical details that turn an idea into a good day out.
Puerto del Carmen
Lanzarote's long, lively resort coast by its landmark stops, from Matagorda to the C.C. Biosfera, with a dated board of lines 2, 6 and 161 to get there.
Costa Teguise
A beach day around Las Cucharas, El Jablillo and Playa Bastián on line 3 from Arrecife, with the airport change explained and a dated board of departures.
Playa Blanca
The town beach, Playa Flamingo and the harbour as anchors for a relaxed day in Lanzarote's south, on lines 6, 60, 62 and 161 with a dated board.
Caleta de Famara
A line 20 day trip to Lanzarote's exposed north-west beach beneath El Risco: surf, cliffs and a fishing village, with the weekday board and the way back.
Órzola
Lanzarote's northern port as a coastal village visit on line 9, with the dated board and the La Graciosa ferry kept as a separate leg.
Timanfaya National Park
Plan the park entrance and its controlled Volcano Route honestly: the public bus network does not deliver visitors to Montañas del Fuego.
Villa de Teguise
Visit Lanzarote's former capital for a quiet heritage walk or its busy Sunday market, knowing that Villa de Teguise is not Costa Teguise.
La Graciosa
Line 9 to Órzola, then cross independently to Caleta de Sebo, keeping the day small enough to protect both the last suitable ferry and the bus back.
Jameos del Agua
Reach the first Centre of Art, Culture and Tourism created by César Manrique on line 9, and check that your departure calls at the Jameos del Agua stop.
Jardín de Cactus
A cactus garden laid out in a former volcanic quarry at Guatiza, with a stop of its own on lines 7 and 9 and a dated board of both lines' departures.
Haría
Lanzarote's green northern valley, César Manrique's last home and a Saturday market, reached on line 7 from Arrecife, with a dated board of departures.
Mancha Blanca
A village on lines 16, 52 and 53 beside Timanfaya's visitor and interpretation centre; no verified bus reaches the Montañas del Fuego entrance.
Puerto Calero
A marina between Puerto del Carmen and Yaiza, served in both directions by the airport line 161, with a dated board of every call at Puerto Calero.
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Yaiza
An award-winning old town on the edge of the 1730–1736 lava, on lines 60, 161 and 6 towards Playa Blanca, with a dated board of lines 6 and 60.
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ArrecifePuerto del CarmenCosta TeguisePlaya BlancaCaleta de FamaraÓrzolaTimanfaya National ParkVilla de TeguiseLa GraciosaJameos del AguaJardín de CactusHaríaMancha BlancaPuerto CaleroYaizaPlace centres, not bus stops. Select a place for arrival advice.Place centres, not bus stops. Choose a numbered place below for arrival advice.
East coast
Arrecife
Lanzarote's compact capital: a lagoon walk, a city beach and the hub where the airport and intercity buses meet, with a dated board of every line.
Half a day Urban walks, a city beach and bus connections
Explore & plan your visit South-east coast
Puerto del Carmen
Lanzarote's long, lively resort coast by its landmark stops, from Matagorda to the C.C. Biosfera, with a dated board of lines 2, 6 and 161 to get there.
Half a day to a full day Beach choice, a long promenade and evenings out
Explore & plan your visit East coast
Costa Teguise
A beach day around Las Cucharas, El Jablillo and Playa Bastián on line 3 from Arrecife, with the airport change explained and a dated board of departures.
Half a day to a full day Families, water sports and walkable resort beaches
Explore & plan your visit
South coast
Playa Blanca
The town beach, Playa Flamingo and the harbour as anchors for a relaxed day in Lanzarote's south, on lines 6, 60, 62 and 161 with a dated board.
A full day Family beach time, promenade walks and boat excursions
Explore & plan your visit North-west coast
Caleta de Famara
A line 20 day trip to Lanzarote's exposed north-west beach beneath El Risco: surf, cliffs and a fishing village, with the weekday board and the way back.
Half a day Surf atmosphere, broad landscapes and sunsets
Explore & plan your visit North coast
Órzola
Lanzarote's northern port as a coastal village visit on line 9, with the dated board and the La Graciosa ferry kept as a separate leg.
Two to four hours, or longer with a separate ferry plan North-coast scenery and independently planned La Graciosa travel
Explore & plan your visit South-west interior
Timanfaya National Park
Plan the park entrance and its controlled Volcano Route honestly: the public bus network does not deliver visitors to Montañas del Fuego.
Half a day with pre-arranged transport Volcanic geology, immense landscapes and a signature island day
Explore & plan your visit North-central interior
Villa de Teguise
Visit Lanzarote's former capital for a quiet heritage walk or its busy Sunday market, knowing that Villa de Teguise is not Costa Teguise.
Half a day Historic architecture, local crafts and unhurried café stops
Explore & plan your visit Chinijo Archipelago
La Graciosa
Line 9 to Órzola, then cross independently to Caleta de Sebo, keeping the day small enough to protect both the last suitable ferry and the bus back.
A full day, with an overnight stay for a slower visit Quiet island atmosphere, walking and clear-water coastlines
Explore & plan your visit North-east coast
Jameos del Agua
Reach the first Centre of Art, Culture and Tourism created by César Manrique on line 9, and check that your departure calls at the Jameos del Agua stop.
Half a day, planned around line 9 A volcanic tube, its tidal lake and César Manrique's design
Explore & plan your visit
North-east
Jardín de Cactus
A cactus garden laid out in a former volcanic quarry at Guatiza, with a stop of its own on lines 7 and 9 and a dated board of both lines' departures.
Half a day with the bus legs Cacti, volcanic stone and César Manrique's garden design
Explore & plan your visit
North
Haría
Lanzarote's green northern valley, César Manrique's last home and a Saturday market, reached on line 7 from Arrecife, with a dated board of departures.
Half a day A palm valley, César Manrique's house museum and a quieter north
Explore & plan your visit Central west
Mancha Blanca
A village on lines 16, 52 and 53 beside Timanfaya's visitor and interpretation centre; no verified bus reaches the Montañas del Fuego entrance.
Half a day Understanding Timanfaya at its visitor centre, and a Saturday village market
Explore & plan your visit South-east coast
Puerto Calero
A marina between Puerto del Carmen and Yaiza, served in both directions by the airport line 161, with a dated board of every call at Puerto Calero.
Two to three hours A marina stroll with shops and restaurants
Explore & plan your visit South-west
Yaiza
An award-winning old town on the edge of the 1730–1736 lava, on lines 60, 161 and 6 towards Playa Blanca, with a dated board of lines 6 and 60.
Two to three hours Traditional architecture on the edge of the volcanic landscape
Explore & plan your visitA geographical overview for choosing an outing. Check routes and conditions before travelling.
Map & photo credits
Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles. SRTM/GMTED2010: USGS. ETOPO1: NOAA. European terrain: Copernicus EU-DEM. Coastline: Natural Earth. Resampled and shaded by SD2 Studio.
- Arrecife: Axel Cotón Gutiérrez / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerto del Carmen: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Costa Teguise: Frank Vincentz / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Playa Blanca: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caleta de Famara: GerritR / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Órzola: Dguendel / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
- Timanfaya National Park: H. Zell / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villa de Teguise: Oliver Gargan / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Graciosa: Justraveling.com / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jameos del Agua: Enric / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jardín de Cactus: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haría: H. Zell / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mancha Blanca: Marc-Lautenbacher / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerto Calero: Michiel1972 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yaiza: Jan Helebrant / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0