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Last updated on 05/06/2026 at 10:17 PM
Lanzarote island is located in the Canary islands archipelago about 78 miles west of the Moroccan coast in the Atlantic ocean. Lanzarote is the third largest of the Canary islands, after Tenerife and Fuerteventura.
Volcanoes, lava fields and charming small villages
The landscapes on Lanzarote island are extraordinary, with its volcanoes, lava fields, paradisiacal beaches with turquoise waters, charming small villages with white houses and valleys covered with palm trees.
Aerial view of lava fields and volcanoes in Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote in the Canary islands
Aerial view of lava fields and volcanoes in Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote in the Canary islands © | Dreamstime.com
You can also enjoy hiking trails of varying difficulty to explore the island's volcanoes, including an easy 6.2-mile trail that leads to the Caldera Blanca crater.
In the south of the island, just a five-minute drive from the town of Playa Blanca, the natural pools of Los Charcones are an ideal place to relax and enjoy refreshing swims.
Must-see
El Golfo beach
El Golfo beach, on the west coast of Lanzarote, is a breathtaking place where nature displays its most striking contrasts. Its black sand, a remnant of ancient lava flows, meets the turquoise waters of the Atlantic ocean in stunning harmony. Just a few steps away, the famous Green Lagoon, or Charco de los Clicos, adds a spectacular touch with its intense emerald water framed by red volcanic cliffs.
Between the red cliffs, the black sand contrasts with the blue ocean and the green lagoon, creating the unique spectacle of El Golfo
Between the red cliffs, the black sand contrasts with the blue ocean and the green lagoon, creating the unique spectacle of El Golfo © | Dreamstime.com
The landscape, almost otherworldly, is a perfect blend of fire and water, rock and marine softness, offering a unique setting for photographers and nature lovers.
The marine species in the Canary islands
Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis)
Atlantic spotted dolphin
(Stenella frontalis)
Crevalle jack (Caranx hippos)
Crevalle jack
(Caranx hippos)
European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
European seabass
(Dicentrarchus labrax)
Flying gurnard (Dactylopterus volitans)
Flying gurnard
(Dactylopterus volitans)
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)
Loggerhead sea turtle
(Caretta caretta)
Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis)
Short-beaked common dolphin
(Delphinus delphis)
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
Sperm whale
(Physeter macrocephalus)
Wide-eyed flounder (Bothus podas)
Wide-eyed flounder
(Bothus podas)
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