Lanzarote is the easternmost of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 125 km off the coast of Africa and 1,000 km from the Iberian Peninsula. Covering 845.9 km², it is the fourth largest of the group of islands. The island's name in the native language was Titerro(y)gatra, which is believed to mean "the red mountains" – an indication of the island’s volcanic past.

With cheap flights to Lanzarote available for couples and families directly to its local airport you are only a short flight away from one of the jewels of the Atlantic Ocean.

In and around Lanzarote

Lanzarote is an eclectic mix of golden, sandy beaches and an interior landscape that almost resembles the surface of the moon! The volcanic nature of the island means that flora and fauna have adapted to the somewhat harsh conditions, as has man. The vineyards of La Gería, with their traditional methods of cultivation, are a protected area. Single vines are planted in pits 4-5m wide and 2-3m deep, with small, semi-circular stone walls around each pit. This agricultural technique is designed to harvest rainfall and overnight dew and to protect the plants from the winds. The vineyards are part of a designated World Heritage Site that also encompasses other sites on the island.

The geography of Lanzarote is particularly dramatic, with towering cliffs bordering wide sandy beaches on the coast, and extensive lavafields and mountains in the interior. The mountainous area of Lanzarote is called Timanfaya National Park. The tallest mountain is Peñas del Chache elevating 670 m above sea level. The "Tunnel of Atlantis" is the largest submerged volcanic tunnel in the world and is a popular visitor attraction. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protected site, indicating the importance of the island as a unique example of a volcanic ecosystem.

The island has become a magnate for some of the best windsurfers in the world, with calm water and a breeze from Africa that makes Lanzarote a perfect location for this popular sport. For visitors who would like to try their hand at windsurfing, there are plenty of opportunities to have a go under expert tuition in a safe environment.

Resorts in Lanzarote are noted for their vibrant nightlife and emphasis on entertainment. Good quality restaurants give visitors an opportunity to try local dishes and because of the continuing influence of the sea on the island’s economy, fresh shellfish and traditional fish dishes blend a range of influences including Spanish and African recipes.  The broad, sandy beaches make Lanzarote a perfect location for a family holiday, and many of the resorts are specifically designed to cater for family holidays and keeping the little ones entertained.

Book Lanzarote flights

Lanzarote has established itself as one of the most popular destinations in the Canary Islands and is particularly loved by British visitors. Book Arrecife flights to get to the resorts of Lanzarote including Costa Teguise, Matagorda, Playa Blanca, Playa De Los Poncillos, Puerto Calero and Puerto del Carmen

Other airports we fly to in the Canaries...

Situated just off the northwest coast of Africa, the Canaries offer glorious sunshine throughout the year and never fail to seduce. Fuerteventura is primed for relaxing summer holidays with mile upon mile of white sandy beaches and peaceful resorts. Fly to Fuerteventura Airport to get to the island of Fuerteventura. Lanzarote has a dramatic landscape and is beach holiday heaven, with the sands of the Sahara Desert just sixty miles away. Fly to Arrecife Airport to get to the island of Lanzarote. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, to the north you’ll find resorts with with black sand beaches, to the south you’ll find popular tourist hotspots with sun and blue skies with golden sandy beaches. Fly to Tenerife Reina Sofia airport to get to the island of Tenerife. Gran Canaria's capital city Las Palmas is vibrant and considered to be the most cosmopolitan in the Canaries. The coastal resorts offer endless soft sandy beaches while the mountains of the interior conceal traditional villages that are waiting for you to discover. Fly to Las Palmas airport to get to the island of Gran Canaria.