Top 10 Things to Do in Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Lanzarote is a heaven featuring exotic beaches and beautifully volcanic valleys and the island can be enjoyed all year round. About 300 volcanoes create a moonscape that covers the island. Lanzarote is also announced as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

There are numerous attractions and things to do in Lanzarote. "Top 10 Things to do in Lanzarote" can be explained as follows.

1. Mirador del Rio

Mirador del Rio is a popular view point located at 498 meters above sea level on the north of Lanzarote. Visitors may enjoy the most spectacular views of Lanzarote.

2. Lanzarote Beaches

Lanzarote beaches are excellent. Top beaches in Lanzarote include; Playa Blanca, Punta del Papagayo, Quemada, Puerto del Carmen, Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Charco del Palo, Playa de la Canteria, Graciosa Island, Famara and La Santa beaches.

3. Timanfaya National Park

Timanfaya National Park includes several volcanic lava fields and an ochre colored lunar landscape. It is one of the most beautiful places in Lanzarote. UNESCO declared the Timanfaya National Park a world biosphere Reserve in 1983.

4. Rancho Texas Park

Rancho Texas Park is a theme park worthy of its Indian village, Medicine man cave, gold mine and Lilliput farm.

5. Cueva de los Verdes

Cueva de los Verdes, also known as "Green Caves" is a vast volcanic landscape located in the Haria town of Lanzarote.

6. La Graciosa Island

La Graciosa Island is a nice excursion destination that hosts attractive beaches and white sand dunes.

7. Camel Safaris

Camel Safaris along the Volcano Park and craters of the Timanfaya National Park is a great attraction for the visitors.

8. Museum of Contemporary Art

A visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Puerto Naos is also a great cultural attraction in Lanzarote.

9. Cactus Garden

The Cactus Garden on the outskirts of Guatiza is a popular tourist attraction on the north of the island. There are more than 1,000 species of cactus are on show.

10. Aqua Park

Aqua park in Costa Teguise is a great attraction especially for the kids.

Lanzarote also hosts lots of cultural activities that give the visitors a chance to experience the culture and see local folklore at first hand. As for the festivals; the Classical Music Festival in February and the Visual Music Festival in October are the among the best festivals in Lanzarote. The island of Lanzarote is located in the Atlantic Ocean and offer variety of beaches, volcanic landscape and attractions to its visitors.