Tips & Tricks
Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park (Alcalde Cabrera Torres, Puerto del Carmen) – this is an American Cowboy Western-themed wildlife park, with an interesting collection of mammals, reptiles and birds. A wild tiger and cougars are on site, as well other animals – such as skunks, prairie dogs, armadillos, and raccoons. There’s also a lasso & whip […]
Lanzarote IronMan Triathlon (tournament) – held annually every May, this event is considered to be one of the most difficult Ironman tournaments in the world. The swim course takes place at Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen, the main tourist resort of the island. It is a two-lap course with a short running passage between the […]
Papagayo Bike – one way of exploring the volcanic terrain of Lanzarote island is by bike. This service (located at Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise) gives individuals the option of renting bikes and exploring the island on their own, as well as signing up for a bike excursion (going through the island’s mountains, as well […]
Playa de Papagayo (Beach) – located 45 minutes (37 km) southwest of Arrecife, this is one of the most popular beaches of the island — a cove of white sand, reduced size and great beauty. In the shape of a bay or shell (some locals prefer to call it the latter), Papagayo wins you over […]
Lanzarote Golf Resort (Carretera Puerto del Carmen-Tías) — designed by the famous North-American Ron Kirby, Lanzarote Golf is a modern 18 hole par 72 golf course, situated between Puerto del Carmen and Tias. Surrounded by volcanoes, it offers uninterrupted views where one may practice golf while contemplating all the majesty of the Atlantic Ocean and […]
Marina Rubicon (Urbanización Castillo del Aguila, Calle el Berrugo 2, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote) – located 38 minutes (35 km) southwest of Arrecife, this is a marina at Playa Blanca which has shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also recreational options, such as a diving center (Rubicon Diving Lanzarote), a sailing school, and nautical outings (from […]