Lanzarote belongs to the Canary Islands archipelago, Spanish islands of African genesis, an ocean arm’s length from the primeval continent. It is a beautiful destination, an invitation to outdoor activities, even in the autumn season, when the sun of Saharan latitudes is more forgiving and temperatures very pleasant (the island is closest to the coast of Morocco). This is a factor not to be underestimated considering that very few trees shade it, only the endemic Canary Island Palms are more numerous, beautiful and often lonely in a landscape reminiscent of the Moon.
Lanzarote enchants with its arid vistas of brown earth where snow-white villages spring up, yet the nature of this island is extraordinary, so much so that it has been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lanzarote’s territory has as many as 30 active volcanoes, and boasts an incredible variety of landscapes, all carefully protected: about 40 percent of the land is regulated by bans to preserve its beauty.
A virtuous island, to be discovered on foot or by bicycle along the many trekking routes that traverse the volcanic terrain, designed by the typical conical morphology shaped by numerous eruptions. The not-to-be-missed Timanfaya National Park is among the island’s most famous destinations, where in 1730 and 1824, incredible eruptions occurred that altered the landscape.
Conical mountains, natural pools, underground trails, black but also golden beaches like Playa Blanca e Playa Papagayo, the latter considered one of the most beautiful in the Canary Islands. For those who like to surf, Playa Famara, the long tongue of sand that sweeps inside the Chinijo Archipelago Natural Park, is one of the most popular destinations for sportsmen who love to ride the ocean waves.
Gifts of nature but also beautifully manicured cactus gardens, and places that tell the story of art, intimately connected with the soul of the island. This symbiosis was born from the creative genius of César Manrique, a native of Lanzarote, a multifaceted artist but above all a lover of his homeland. Casa Manrique, where everything has been left the way he wanted it, is the ideal destination to grasp his spirit and understand the many projects he created for the island, an artistic quest devoted to environmentalism, a precursor concept in the 1970s.
Lanzarote open air
Experiencing Lanzarote by staying in the open air is a chance to have a truly immersive vacation. Camping de Papagayo is the island’s benchmark for open-air tourism, but it operates from May 30 to September 30. Pin this facility because with great propensity you will want to return to this magnificent lava pearl even in summer, despite the temperatures!
The alternative for this autumn period, is definitely the beautiful resort of Famara, the ideal solution to spend a trip in total freedom and in close contact with nature but equipped with services, frequented by campers who are passionate about surfing. Here you will find plenty of vans and campers as they are allowed to stay by the Cabildo de Lanzarote (Council of Lanzarote), an institution responsible for determining the areas where camping is allowed and those where it is totally prohibited in order to protect the island’s ecosystems.
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