Lanzarote, the fourth-largest of the Canary Islands, is a stunning island of volcanic origins, featuring striking landscapes and pristine beaches. 139,000 people live in Lanzarote, and it is part of Spain and the European Union.
The official language in Lanzarote is Spanish, though English is widely understood as it is a major tourist destination for Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Lanzarote is the perfect destination to soak up the sun in both winter and summer as it boasts year-round warm weather, it’s within the same timezone as Ireland and you don’t have to worry about currency exchange.
Lanzarote was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1993, so its natural wonders draw millions of tourists each year. From its rugged, volcanic mountains to its powdery white-sand beaches to its crystal clear waters, Lanzarote features some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery in the world.
There is a huge variety of restaurants in all the resorts on the island. While the local food is similar to southern Spain, with plenty of tapas bars serving dishes like fried calamari and spicy Mojo potatoes (an island speciality) - there are also fantastic Italian, Indian and Chinese restaurants, cafes and bars serving traditional Irish breakfast, fast food restaurants and ice-cream bars.
Restaurants in Lanzarote with Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence:
Popular shopping districts include Calle Real in Arrecife, the Biosfera Shopping Centre in Puerto del Carmen (with big-name brands such as Mango and Bershka) and the Deiland Centre in Playa Honda (which includes a cinema). There are also dozens of souvenir shops dotted along the sea front in the resorts selling everything from beach towels and children's toys to clothes, ceramics and cheap leather goods. With a low VAT rate on the island, items such as alcohol, perfume, jewellery, electronics and petrol can be purchased at duty-free prices that are considerably cheaper than mainland Spain.
Our list of Lanzarote markets :