Lanzarote is the easternmost island of the Fortunate Islands. It covers an area of 845 km2 and has a total population of 150.000 inhabitants, making it the third most populated of the Canary Islands. Its highest point is the Peñas del Chache, at an altitude of 670 metres. If you are looking for accommodation in Lanzarote we offer you a selection of the best villas in Lanzarote with private pool so that you can enjoy the burnt island while you take a dip.
The island owes its name to the Italian sailor Lanceloto Malocello, who visited and documented it in the 14th century. Lanzarote is known for its volcanic landscape which can be enjoyed for example in the Timanfaya National Park. The island's cultural offer is also marked by the artistic legacy of César Manrique, a native of Arrecife, the island's capital. The Conejero artist was part of the international art scene, his work reaching as far as New York. In Lanzarote he left his mark by designing the island's urban style, the famous white houses with green fronts.
The most touristic areas of the island are Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and the small villages of Papagayo. Like Fuerteventura, the whole island was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993.
In Lanzarote you will find a wide range of activities. First of all, you can't miss the capital Arrecife and be enchanted by its traditional architecture and exotic urban beaches.
In the north of the island of Lanzarote, greenery and vegetation are the order of the day. You cannot leave without visiting the Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees in the region of Haría. This exotic palm grove is immersed in a natural landscape of infinite greenery and boasts more than a dozen thousand palm trees, many of which are native to the islands. The area is also one of the island's orchards thanks to the fertility of the soil. Potatoes, pulses, cereals and vegetables are grown here.
If you want to discover the most mysterious and enigmatic part of the island, you should visit the famous Cueva de los Verdes, a volcanic tube that gave rise to the most characteristic cave on the island. The ancient inhabitants hid in it to defend themselves from pirates.
Of course, don't forget to visit the Jameos del Agua, a dreamlike natural site with a beautiful fusion of architecture and nature that was the brainchild of César Manrique himself. In the north you can see the island of Fuerteventura from the majestic Mirador del Río, also by Manrique.
In the more central part of Lanzarote you can stop to relax in Yaiza, where you can visit its 17th century church, and La Geria, a wine-producing region, and let yourself be coloured by the vines.
So that you don't miss a single attraction of the burnt island, at LasCasasCanarias we offer you a selection of villas with private pool in Lanzarote designed to provide you with comfort, relaxation and an unbeatable location.
The island of Lanzarote, due to its geographical location at the eastern end of the archipelago, is strongly influenced by the African continent. On the island there is a clash between the hot, arid influence of the nearby Sahara desert and the influence of the ocean currents and winds. This interesting fusion creates a dry, temperate climate that allows you to enjoy the island in pleasant weather almost all year round.
Average temperatures range from 18 degrees Celsius in winter to 25 degrees Celsius in summer. The average rainfall does not exceed 110 mm with a maximum of 18 days of rain per year and the resulting 3000 hours of sunshine per year. Your holiday in Lanzarote will undoubtedly be the warmest and brightest you can remember. And choose to stay in the comfort and quality offered by one of our villas for rent in Lanzarote.
Its proximity to the mainland coast of Africa makes the island of Lanzarote the best candidate to receive first hand the so-called Calima or Siroco, Saharan winds loaded with small particles of desert sand and high temperatures; nothing to fear if you can take a dip in one of our villas in Lanzarote.