In the easternmost position of the archipelago we find the island of Lanzarote. With an area of 845 km2 and a total population of 150.000 inhabitants, the island is the third largest in the Canary Islands. The highest peak is Las Peñas del Chache, at 670 metres. If you are looking for accommodation we offer you a selection of the best flats in Lanzarote with private pool so that you can enjoy the scorched island while you take a dip.
Lanzarote received its current name from the Genoese sailor Lanceloto Malocello, who travelled around the Canary Islands in the 14th century. Its volcanic landscapes can be explored in the Timanfaya National Park. The island's cultural agenda is also marked by the artistic legacy left by César Manrique, born in Arrecife, the island's main city. Manrique participated in the international art scene, taking his works to the Big Apple. In Lanzarote he imprinted his legacy by creating an architectural style for the island, the famous candid houses with turquoise fronts.
The most visited regions of Lanzarote are located in Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and the picturesque regions of Papagayo. As with Fuerteventura, Lanzarote was protected in its entirety as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993.
On the island the possibilities are very varied. Of course, you can't leave without seeing the city of Arrecife and marvelling at the traditional architecture and the urban beaches.
The northernmost part of Lanzarote is full of vegetation and shades of green. Don't leave without taking a walk through the Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees in the Haría area. This is a mysterious palm forest in the heart of a majestic natural park of infinite shades of green and home to more than 12,000 palm trees, many of which are native to the islands. The region is also one of the fertile areas of Lanzarote, where potatoes, cereals, vegetables and legumes are grown.
The most mysterious and enigmatic part of Lanzarote is the Cueva de los Verdes, a redoubt of the island's volcanic past that gave rise to a cave where the island's inhabitants took refuge from pirate attacks.
The Jameos del Agua is another must-see attraction on the island. It is a natural relic designed by Manrique that blends architecture and nature with great charm. Don't forget to visit the Mirador del Río viewpoint, from where you can see Fuerteventura, which was also designed by the Lanzarote-born artist.
In the heart of the island you can stroll through Yaiza and visit its 17th century church, and taste the best of La Geria, a wine-growing region.
So that you don't miss a single corner of the burnt island, at LasCasasCanarias we offer you a series of well-kept holiday flats in Lanzarote designed for you to enjoy and relax while you discover the island.
The island of Lanzarote, due to its position at the eastern end of the Canary Islands, has a strong influence from the nearby lands of Africa. Lanzarote experiences an encounter between the warm desert winds and the incoming ocean currents and winds. This unique mixture creates a dry environment with mild temperatures that will allow you to enjoy the island's pleasant climate at any time of the year.
Thermometers range from 18 degrees in winter to 25 degrees in summer. The average rainfall does not exceed 110 mm with a maximum of 18 days of rain per year and around 3000 hours of sunshine per year. Your holiday on Lanzarote is sure to be the warmest and brightest you can remember.
The proximity of the island to African lands means that Lanzarote receives directly the popular Calimas or Sirocos, winds from the Sahara with small portions of desert sand and warm temperatures; nothing that a nice dip in one of our Lanzarote flats for rent with private pool can't remedy.