Lanzarote has it all: sunny skies, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. But its natural wonders go far beyond the obvious, revealing a wild island shaped by fire, wind and Atlantic tides. With more than 300 volcanic peaks, the landscape glows in pink, purple and ochre tones. Beneath the surface, caves, tunnels and underground lakes invite exploration. Some say Lanzarote was once part of Atlantis; today, it remains a timeless gem of the Canary Islands.
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Facts| Population: | 166,826 (2025) |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) €1 = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | Emergency number: 112
Police number: 091 |
| Newspapers: | La Voz de Lanzarote (in Spanish): www.lavozdelanzarote.com
Canarian Weekly (in English): www.canarianweekly.com/category/lanzarote |
| Website: | turismolanzarote.com/en » |
| Opening Hours: | Shops are generally open 9am–1pm and 4pm–8pm. Banks are open only in the morning between 8am and 2pm. |
| Tourist Information: | There are 10 tourist information offices on Lanzarote. See the full list at turismolanzarote.com/en/plan-your-trip/practical-information/tourist-information-offices
Aeropuerto de Lanzarote (ACE)
Arrivals Terminal 1
+34 928 82 07 04
Open daily 9am–8pm
Tourist Office in Arrecife
House of Culture Agustín de la Hoz
Avenida la Marina 7, Arrecife
+34 928 80 28 84
Open Mon–Fri 8:00am–3:30pm, Sat 10am–1pm |
