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25 best landscapes in Lanzarote (with pictures)

By Claire ROBINSON, Region Lovers | July 28, 2024 | no intrusive ads, no sponsored content, just some affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (read more)

Fuerteventura is a fascinating island, quite dry but with magnificent contrasts of color: turquoise waters, golden sand, black and red volcanic rocks, green cactus…
Here is our selection of 25 of the most beautiful landscapes of Lanzarote: beaches, miradors, volcanoes, villages, cliffs…
We hope these beautiful photos of Lanzarote will convince you to explore the island!

most beautiful landscapes Lanzarote photos

This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.

Our selection of photos of the most beautiful landscapes on Lanzarote

It wasn’t an easy selection, as we love the whole island of Lanzarote and its neighbor La Graciosa.
Even though we’re passionate about volcanoes and geology, we’ve tried to select a variety of landscapes to give you an idea of what you could discover on your trip. But there’s more!

1. Montana Cuervo

Montana Cuervo

Our favorite place on Lanzarote… in the heart of the Volcanoes Natural Park, you can walk around the Montana Cuervo volcanic cone and even go inside. The place is absolutely fascinating!
It’s an easy walk around a complete caldera (although some areas feel like gravel, so it’s a bit harder to walk).
See our article on hiking.

2. Timanfaya National Park

Timanfaya National Park

The most famous activity in Lanzarote is the bus tour inside Timanfaya National Park, a unique and fascinating area.
The volcanic landscapes almost look like another planet.
You can tour part of it, thanks to a road built just for buses. If you look around, you’ll surely be fascinated by the colors and shapes. See our guide to Timanfaya.

If you don’t want to drive, half-day excursions take you from all the resort towns to experience Timanfaya. See the program

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3. From a dolphin-watching tower

dolphin watching on Lanzarote

We always love taking a boat tour, which gives you a different perspective on the scenery.
You have many options in Lanzarote, but one of the most popular is dolphin watching.
There is no guarantee of finding dolphins, but you can still enjoy the beautiful views and a good swim.
We were very lucky, as we were surrounded for a long time by lots of dolphins.
See the tour we had chosen, and its availability.

4. El Grifo vineyard

El Grifo vineyard

The best-known vineyard in Lanzarote is La Geria, but we fell in love with El Grifo. The vines are a little less in circles, so typical of the island of Lanzarote, but the place is magnificent with its volcanic cone.
Find out more about the vineyards.

5. Papagayo beaches

Papagayo beaches

The Papagayo beaches are the island’s best known. They are located on the oldest lands, in a wild area.
The last is the best known, a magnificent cove of golden sand and emerald waters.
Find out more about these beaches.

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  • A small car is all you need.
  • But you can also choose a larger one if you wish, as the parking spaces are rather large.
  • Demand is high, so book early.
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6. Los Hervideros

Los Hervideros

For a variation on the volcanic theme, head to Los Hervideros. Here, the water rushes against small cliffs made of basalt columns, with the added bonus of a small red volcano behind.
We were fascinated by the intensity of the colors. See more photos.

If you don’t rent a car, you can visit it on a guided tour – see the different programs and book.

7. Mirador del Rio

Mirador del Rio

Lanzarote’s most famous viewpoint is Mirador del Rio. Located in the north of the island, on the Famara cliffs, this former military base was modified by César Manrique and camouflaged in the rock. It offers breathtaking views of the high, sheer cliffs and the island of La Graciosa with its volcanoes. See our article.

8. Cactus garden

Cactus Garden

It’s a truly man-made landscape.
Here, a wide variety of cactus species are staged in a garden overlooked by a windmill.
The Cactus Garden is the work of the famous artist César Manrique. He imagined how to transform this former rofera (quarry) into an exhibition of some 1,500 specimens of 450 different species representing the 5 continents.
More photos in our article.

If you don’t rent a car, you can visit it on a guided tour – see the different programs and book.

9. Picon Valley

Picon Valley

Off the beaten track, discover this abandoned quarry. Erosion has created some amazing rock structures that we loved admiring.
The remaining picon formations are made of small volcanic ash and are fragile but fascinating with the volcanoes behind them.

10. Teguise

Teguise

In our opinion, Teguise is the prettiest of the towns and villages to visit on Lanzarote. We enjoyed discovering the traditional architecture with its many old houses.
We like the contrast between the colored bricks and the white walls.
We recommend strolling through its narrow streets, but avoid Sundays as you’ll find a market for tourists and lots of people.
See the attractions of the old town.

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Choosing where to stay:

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11. Cliffs of Famara

Cliffs of Famara

At the end of the day, the sun floods the cliffs of Famara beach with light. And if you visit at low tide, you can enjoy the wonderful reflections.
An excellent place to relax and recharge your batteries!

12. Playa Francesa (La Graciosa)

Playa Francesa

To the north of Lanzarote lies another, smaller island: La Graciosa. No road to explore, just a dirt track and a few 4WD vehicles to take you to different places.
The most famous beach is Playa Francesa. It’s the most accessible from the port. We love the golden sand, turquoise water and, in the background, the red side of Montana Amarilla. I really like the color combination.

13. Tenesar

rocks and red crab in Tenesar

If you’re looking for somewhere off the beaten track, Tenesar is sometimes referred to as Lanzarote’s “lost village”. It’s a bit isolated, so people don’t visit it.
But we really liked it: the few white houses, the waves crashing against the black rocks, and the huge red crabs walking around!
See our article.

14. Cueva de los Verdes

Cueva de los Verdes

We can’t tell you what a surprise Cueva de los Verdes is. But if you don’t suffer from claustrophobia, we highly recommend a visit to this lava tube staged by Jésus Soto (who worked with César Manrique).
Discover the visit in our dedicated article.

HAVE FUN WITH THESE Lanzarote activities
  • Dolphin watching
  • Buggy / Quad
  • Kayak excursion
  • But also: Diving at the Museum of the Atlantic, Catamaran outings, Paddle excursions, Parasailing
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15. Punta Mujeres

Punta Mujeres

I’ve fallen in love with this village in the north of Lanzarote, far from the tourist crowds.
The white houses give access to pretty little seawater pools that fill up during high tide.
See more photos.

16. Las Grietas slot canyons

Las Grietas slot canyon

No, you’re not dreaming, this isn’t Utah. In Lanzarote, you can wander through slot canyons and the ravines of a volcano.
We were fascinated by the place, its colors and the shapes created in the rock.
Find out how to get there.

17. Montana Colorada

Montana Colorada

Speaking of color, Montana Colorada (the colored mountain) is one of the most fascinating volcanoes to admire on the island. The hike takes you all around the volcano, with signs explaining what you’re seeing. One side of the volcano is bright red, hence its name.
The place is also famous for having the largest volcanic bomb on the island, which you can see in the photo. Unfortunately, there was no one around where we hiked (early in the morning) to give you an idea of the scale.
Read more about the hike.

18. Jameos del Agua

Jameos del Agua

One of the most famous places on Lanzarote! Here, César Manrique transformed part of a long lava tunnel that had collapsed in several places. There’s an amphitheater, a swimming pool (although you can’t swim in it), a restaurant and an underground lake with little white crabs. See our article.

If you don’t rent a car, you can visit it on a guided tour – see the different programs and book.

19. Janubio salt marshes

Janubio salt marshes

For a completely different landscape, discover the Janubio salt marshes. A viewpoint allows you to see them from a little higher up and discover the different colors. A stunning landscape!

20. Playa de Las Conchas (La Graciosa)

Playa de Las Conchas

La Graciosa’s other famous beach is Playa de la Conchas. It’s at the other end of the island, so you either have to walk a long way or pay for a 4WD ride.
This beach is very large, with golden sand and small sand dunes.
But the best part is the view of Isla de Montana Clara, yet another small island.

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21. The entire Volcanoes Natural Park

Lanzarote Volcanoes Natural Park

All in all, our favorite landscapes are everywhere in the Volcanoes Natural Park. Whichever route you take, the views will be fascinating, with cracked lava rocks and volcanic cones.
Take time to explore!

22. El Golfo and the Green Lagoon

El Golfo and the Green Lagoon

This lagoon is not for swimming and sunbathing, but it is one of the most fascinating places on Lanzarote. Here, the crater of the half-volcano meets the ocean.
Inside, a lagoon formed and turned green due to the combination of sulfur and algae.
More pictures.

23. Bajo de la Montana

Bajo de la Montana

Off the beaten track, accessible by hike or 4WD, this crater has been partially eaten by the sea and what remains is an intense red color.

24. Caleton de los Arcos (La Graciosa)

Caleton de los Arcos

A final stop on the island of La Grasiosa, for an even more different lunar landscape.
Here we are fascinated by the cliffs where the lava flow met the ocean. This has created basalt columns and fascinating shapes, including the famous arch that gives Caleton de los Arcos its name.
Once again, we love the colors and contrasts: black volcanic rock, golden sand, blue sky and red volcano (Montana Bermeja).

25. Sunset at Famara

Sunset at Famara

And last but not least, most of Lanzarote’s towns are on the east coast, which is not ideal for watching the sunset. We recommend a trip to Famara beach on the west coast for exceptional sunsets.

PLAN YOUR TRIP TO Lanzarote

  • Best of

Most beautiful landscapes
Best things to do in Lanzarote
Most beautiful beaches
Most beautiful villages
Best boat tours
César Manrique’s attractions
Secret places, off the beaten track
Most beautiful hikes

Monta Cuervo

  • Practical advice

25 tips for a successful trip to Lanzarote
How to get around
How to rent a car in Lanzarote
Driving tips

Where to stay in Lanzarote
Best hotels in Lanzarote

Best excursions
Itineraries: 3 days – 4 days – 5 days – 1 week – 10 days

hotel in Lanzarote

  • The must-dos

Dolphin watching on Lanzarote
Timanfaya National Park
Best things to do in the old town of Teguise
Jameos del Agua
Cactus Garden
La Graciosa Island
Vineyards
Lanzarote’s water parks

Dolphin in Lanzarote
SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE Claire

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