Arrecife
Use Lanzarote's compact capital as a worthwhile city stop and the practical hinge of the island bus network.
Lanzarote / Independent island guide
Explore Lanzarote. Make a day of it.
Places with character. Things worth making time for. The practical details that turn an idea into a good day out.
Puerto del Carmen
Choose the right named stop for Lanzarote's long, lively resort coast and explore it in manageable sections.
Costa Teguise
Plan a beach day around Las Cucharas, El Jablillo and Playa Bastián, with a deliberate bus change in Arrecife.
Playa Blanca
Use the town beach, Playa Flamingo and harbour area as distinct anchors for a relaxed day in Lanzarote's south.
Caleta de Famara
Make a deliberate line 20 day trip to Lanzarote's exposed north-west beach beneath El Risco.
Órzola
Treat Lanzarote's northern port as a coastal village visit and plan bus and ferry legs independently.
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
Cross independently from Órzola to Caleta de Sebo, then keep the day small enough to protect both the last suitable ferry and line 9.
Get your bearings
One island.
So many ways to spend a day.
Find a place on the map. See what makes it special, then plan the journey.
ArrecifePuerto del CarmenCosta TeguisePlaya BlancaCaleta de FamaraÓrzolaTimanfaya National ParkVilla de TeguiseLa GraciosaPlace 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
Use Lanzarote's compact capital as a worthwhile city stop and the practical hinge of the island bus network.
Half a day Urban walks, a city beach and bus connections
Explore & plan your visit South-east coast
Puerto del Carmen
Choose the right named stop for Lanzarote's long, lively resort coast and explore it in manageable sections.
Half a day to a full day Beach choice, a long promenade and evenings out
Explore & plan your visit East coast
Costa Teguise
Plan a beach day around Las Cucharas, El Jablillo and Playa Bastián, with a deliberate bus change in Arrecife.
Half a day to a full day Families, water sports and walkable resort beaches
Explore & plan your visit
South coast
Playa Blanca
Use the town beach, Playa Flamingo and harbour area as distinct anchors for a relaxed day in Lanzarote's south.
A full day Family beach time, promenade walks and boat excursions
Explore & plan your visit North-west coast
Caleta de Famara
Make a deliberate line 20 day trip to Lanzarote's exposed north-west beach beneath El Risco.
Half a day Surf atmosphere, broad landscapes and sunsets
Explore & plan your visit North coast
Órzola
Treat Lanzarote's northern port as a coastal village visit and plan bus and ferry legs independently.
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
Cross independently from Órzola to Caleta de Sebo, then keep the day small enough to protect both the last suitable ferry and line 9.
A full day, with an overnight stay for a slower visit Quiet island atmosphere, walking and clear-water coastlines
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