5 Different Ways to Get Around Lanzarote

Lanzarote may be the fourth largest of the Spanish archipelago, however it is still large enough to require transportation to get around and visit the different places and attractions. The island attracts millions of tourists from around the world, every year, thanks to its 12 month warm climate and its close proximity to the Sahara.

Lanzarote holidays can be so much more than just lying on the beach, that is if you have the means of getting around. There are a number of attractions on the island that we well worth visiting but they are quite a distance from any of the main resorts. Add to that, if you have transport, you are not restricted to your own resort but you can also get out and about to discover what the other tourist resorts have to offer.

Here are 5 different ways that you can get around Lanzarote.

Hire Car - Maybe the most obvious one, but a hire car is an easy and affordable way to get around whilst on holiday. If you pick your car up from the airport you don't have to worry about resort transfers. It's literally a case of picking up the keys, loading the suitcases and away you go. Of course, if you are not used to driving in Spain you will need to remember that they drive on the right, and go around roundabouts anti-clockwise but other than that, when you have got used to the gear stick being on the right driving in Lanzarote is a breeze.

Excursions - If you don't fancy driving in Lanzarote, but still want to see the sights there are plenty of excursions that run on a regular basis from the main resorts. So if you fancy getting up to Teguise Market on a Sunday morning, or you want to visit the Timanfaya National Park there will be an excursion almost tailor made for you.

Taxis - The first thing you will see when you get off the plane in Arrecife is hundreds of Taxis! Most of the taxis on Lanzarote are all luxury Mercedes although we have noticed that many of them do not like to have the air conditioning on and when it gets really warm, having the window down just doesn't have the same effect. Taxi prices are reasonable, and you can now even book your taxis online if you have internet access in your accommodation.

Segways - The Segway is a relatively new form of transport, and really is just used for getting around a resort, although various tour companies also take you out into the volcanic terrain. If you haven't seen a Segway before its a two wheeled vehicle that is operated via balance. Whilst a Segway might take some getting used to at first, it is a really fun way of getting around.

Push Bikes - There is no shortage of cycle hire shops in Lanzarote. Lanzarote is very popular for athletes who are training for events (such as the Lanzarote Ironman). The island can be quite forgiving with its steep climbs and twisty roads. Add the heat and you can understand why cycling around the island isn't for the faint hearted. However, as a cost effective means of getting around your resort a push bike is ideal.

These are just 5 of the most popular, and cost effective, ways of getting around the island. There really is so much to see and explore, even if you are just in Lanzarote for a week, and it would be a shame to miss out on some of the amazing sights and events that the island has to offer.