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17 January 2022
Where to go in January if you live in Europe and want to see the sun? Well, you can fly to the Middle East, to the South of Africa or hop on a plane to the Caribbean. If you want to stay in Europe the Canary Islands are the place to go. Still a part of Spain, but located near the coast of Morocco so you can expect a pretty sunny climate. We decided to go to Lanzarote whose nickname ‘island of eternal spring’ was inspiring enough to beat Blue Monday.
When I told people I was going to Lanzarote their responses weren’t that enthusiastically (expect for those who had been there already): ‘isn’t Lanzarote an island full of all-inclusive resorts including scoot mobiles with overweight Benidorm basterds in them?’ or ‘Isn’t Lanzarote that island where you only have black beaches and the nature is not that pretty due to all the lava?’ To answer your first question: skip Puerto del Carmen, rent a car and book an independent hotel like Casa Nube Blanca, Alava Suites or Buenavista Lanzarote (and Hektor, to be opened in 2023) and follow my itinerary to see a different side of the island. And to answer your second question: ‘Yes, there are black beaches and the island is full of lava but that makes it a photographer’s dream’.
Lanzarote is there for people who love nature, sports (hiking, cycling, surfing and paragliding), architecture inspired by the 70s and for those of you who like a pretty impressive roadtrip. Let’s see the island via my eyes in 10 highlights of places you can’t miss! Enjoy!
Located on the North side of the island this impressive view point isn’t only about the view over La Graciosa island, but also about Cesar Manrique’s architecture.
Another inspiring spot designed by César Manrique. The swimming pool inside a volcano cave close to the sea is impressive, so is the bar interior.
If you like to swim in a natural pool to start your day go to Punta Mujeres. There are several pools to choose from, also pretty by night.
The ultimate surf vibe is to be found at Playa de Famara. You can learn how to surf, walk on the (also very impressive) beach or shop some bio groceries at Gutt Supermarket. Where they also organize yoga lessons.
The house of César Manrique is another architectural highlight of the 70s. With living rooms inside a cave, a swimming pool and a window overlooking the landscape while the lava rocks continue inside the house.
The house of actor Omar Sharif is another inspiring place. Everywhere you’ll find different caves: one to enjoy the view, another to sleep.
On the North side of the island there are some unspoiled beaches. One of them is Caleta del Mojon Blanco (a white beach) and the other is a bit hidden and has to be reached by an off-road and is called Playa de Orzola.
Quite touristy, but El Golfo on the other side of the island is an impressive black beach with the famous Lago Verde (green lake) next to it.
As the sea is quite wild around the island it’s not that easy to swim in the sea, but at Playa Papagayo you can. This white sand beach has to be reached via a dusty, bumpy road but it’s definitely one of the best of the island.
The landscape is so photogenic that you’ll love driving from one place to another.
César Manrique Foundation, Calle Jorge Luis Borges, Tahiche, Spain
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