Lanzarote It is one of the islands of the Canary Islands, in Spain, and its capital is the city of Arrecife. It is the third most populated island in the archipelago, and super popular with tourists from all over the world.
The entire island is, furthermore, Biosphere Reserve since the '90s so the beauty and richness of its landscapes are guaranteed. Let's see today what we can visit, the beautiful towns of Lanzarote. There is no order, there are no favorites, only wonderful destinations, and there will surely be some others that you can add.
Tinajo
Very close to the Volcanoes Natural Park is the town of Tinajo, our first on the list of beautiful towns in Lanzarote. Dedicated to the cultivation of grapes, fruit trees and onions does not leave aside tourism, mainly sports and surfing.
A few years ago the census showed a population of around 6280 inhabitants and among its most valuable heritage there are natural sites and human constructions. Among the first is the Ana Viciosa Cave and the Naturalists Cave, in addition to Los Volcanes Natural Park which has multiple paths to travel, getting to know the local flora and fauna along the way.
As for history, you can come to know the Paleontological Site of La Isleta de La Santa, and if you are very religious you may be interested in knowing the hermitages of Our Lady of the Rule and of the Virgin of Sorrows, or the Church of San Roque.
The Hermitage of Los Dolores, in La Mancha Blanca, another town within the municipality of Tinajo, refers to the time when the people here obeyed the widow of Agustín Herrera, the Governor of Lanzarote, Ana Viciosa. At that time, around 1730, volcanic eruptions began and people, in the midst of terror, asked for the help of the Virgin in the Hermitage of Our Lady of Candelaria, which brought together the three villages affected by what was happening.
Tinajo, who was threatened but had been saved, asks that the Virgin of Sorrows be named protector of volcanic eruptions and, thus, Patroness of Tinajo and later also of Lanzarote.
Yaiza
It's okay to the south and west of the island and lives basically from tourism and agriculture. It borders to the north with Tinajo and only about 17 thousand people live here. At the southern tip of Yaiza, what is known as El Rubicón, a strip of coast, the first Europeans settled at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, so from here the conquest of all the islands began.
Volcanic eruptions have also left their mark here and what today is Yaiza stands on areas that were covered in ashes in the XNUMXth century, in those eruptions that made Tinajo tremble. These same eruptions, also very beautiful in their own way, gave rise to the Timanfaya National Park.
This park is precisely between Tinajo and Yaiza and is protected by the government, being the most visited of all the Canary Islands. It occupies an area of just over 51 square kilometers and is about 540 meters above sea level. It is obviously of volcanic origin, the last time there was lava and ash here back in 1824.
And it's not that there are one or two volcanoes here, no, there are 25 volcanoes. Among them the famous Underpants Caldera or Mountains of Fire. Inside you can visit a caldera known as the Halcones Islet Natural Monument and the Natural Monument of the Fire Mountains, the most perfect cones you can see. You can too ride a camel and hiking with or without a guide.
But beyond the natural environment, What is the town of Yaiza like? Es one of the best preserved towns on the island, its houses and streets are well maintained and there are always plants and flowers here and there. It is in front of the town hall that you will see the parish of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, municipal patron saint, whose festival is on September 8 (a short time ago).
Famara Cove
It is a nice fishing village located north of Lanzarote, in the Chinijo Natural Park, embraced by dunes. The houses in this town are white and for a moment it seems like a Greek island, with the houses so white that they hurt the eye, with blue carpentry, contrasting with the also strong blue of the Atlantic. Besides, here is the longest beach on the island so if you want to walk, sunbathe, rest and eat good fish...
The fishing enclave was born at the end of the XNUMXth century, but even at the end of the XNUMXth century no one lived here and only the boats used during the fishing season were kept. Later, families from other towns began to arrive and at the turn of the century it was already possible to speak of a permanent mini-population.
Over time the town would become a recreation and vacation destination So today the owners of the houses are, in large part, not stable residents but people who have them as a second residence.
Arrieta
This other destination on the list beautiful towns in Lanzarote It is in the north of the island and has one of the best beaches. It has a touch of nature and a beautiful architectural heritage, that is, the perfect pairing.
Also It was born as a fishing village and it is believed that its name derives from the Frenchman who was governor some time ago. The popular beach for which it is known is La Garita beach, 810 meters long and about 10 meters wide, always windy, but with crystal clear and calm waters. It also has a pier, with a 15-meter-long sand and rock beach, known as the Charcón.
Beyond its beaches you can discover the Church of Our Lady of Carmen, the Blue House or Casa Juanita, with its blue front in contrast to the rest of the houses that are white, dating from 1920. There is also the Guinate Tropical Park, with unbelievable animals and birds, and the Cave of the greens or Cactus garden.
Costa Teguise
Continuing with the list of beautiful towns in LanzaroteIf you want beaches then Costa Teguise is a great destination because It has white sand beaches and you don't see that much around here. This just four kilometers north of Arrecife, capital of Lanzarote, and only 14 kilometers from the airport.
Formerly, although still in vogue, this town It was known as Río Tinto, since it is the first tourist promotion here. That happened when the company Explosivos Río Tinto bought a huge farm and developed it for tourism, back in the '70s.
In Costa Teguise There are twelve beaches and they are all natural: Los Charcos, Las Cucarachas, Jablillo and Bastián Beach are some of the best. There are beaches, but obviously also there are hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes, discos, many types of stores and a tourism that comes from all over Europe.
The gulf
Finally, although stopping here is an understatement, there is this little fishing village overlooking the sea and decorates its coasts with sailing ships. Has one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Spain, Charco Verde.
Green puddle It is a beautiful lagoon, made of sea water., which owes its color to contact with minerals from the island's volcanoes. No one can bathe here, but it is a beautiful sight to behold.
If we had to continue with the list of beautiful towns in Lanzarote We would talk about Femés, Haría, Tías, Nazaret, Punta Mujeres, Mancha Blanca, San Bartolomé, Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Órzola…