Lanzarote Tourist Board
As the fourth largest of the Canary Islands, and the closest to Africa, Lanzarote's landscape is by far the most dramatic. If all you want is sun, sun, and more sun--be it in secluded little coves off stunning blue water, or on pristine stretches of golden sand--any one of Lanzarote's 99 beaches is bound to suit.
As the volcanic birthplace of Lanzarote, and Spain's third most-visited national park, this expanse is quite simply like nothing else on earth. Most visitors leave their cars and tour the area via a 45-minute bus ride, however walking trips and even camel rides are available if arranged in advance.
Brave visitors to idyllic Playa de Famara attempt to walk the zigzag path down from the cliffs (definitely not for the faint-hearted) to the beach. If you want to try riding the waves along the stretch of water between here and La Santa -- one of Europe's best surfing spots--book a lesson with a local expert.
Created by local architect César Manrique, this top attraction boasts over 1,000 species of the spiky plant. Beautifully presented on circular terraces, some of the cacti flower, some grow huge, and some are downright weird. Stroll through the gardens, check out the windmill, and be sure not to miss the volcanic ash statues.