Climate
The weather in the Canaries is tempered by the cool sea breezes all year round. Even the hot summer months get some welcome relief in the late afternoon as the winds come in off the Atlantic. It's worth mentioning that NASA recently declared the Canaries as having the best climate in the world. Think a balmy 22 - 30 C most months with warmer temps in the summer period. There's no real rainy season - just the occasional wild storm and a quick check of the Lanzarote weather forecast before you leave will warn of any impending big storm.
Eating Out
Cheap, expensive and everything in between
Fresh seafood and plenty of vegetables is the order of the day in Lanzarote. Typical Canary cuisine includes rabbit, kid and lamb and you'll find plenty of restaurants serving these dishes up. Even if you've booked an all inclusive in Lanzarote, it's worth checking out the restaurants below.
The budget options - your best choice - and it's a great one - is Bogavante alongside the volcanic beach at El Golfo on the southern tip of the island. You'll truly wonder whether it's worth paying any more than this delightful restaurant charges for Paella, salad and a bottle of local red. The views are sublime, the service superb.
Mid price options - Mesón La Frontera is a local favourite, so you may have to book ahead and it's well worth any slight table delay you may incur. It's in the pretty inland village of Haría where you can ruminate on the views across the valley as you tuck into steak and lamb.
Splurge - set in the hills looking out across Puerto del Carme, Le Tegala is chic and sophisticated. Stylish waiters will guide your menu choices with deft assistance on the wine selection. This is your big night out for the holiday and you won't regret it as you savour the cuttlefish stew, the rabbit or the slow cooked lamb.
Sightseeing
Lanzarote - beaches, fantastic action sports and volcanic scenery
Lanzarote was saved by overdevelopment by a fellow named César Manrique, an artist, architect and environmentalist. He's by and large responsible for the eco-friendly feel to the place and the museum dedicated to his achievements is in his old home. The museum also contains works by his renowned contemporaries, including Tàpies, Millares, Picasso and Saura.
Timanfaya National Park - this moonscape plain is something to see! You take a guided tour through the rocky terrain and head up to the mountain top where a restaurant will cook your meal on a grill using heat from the live volcano.
Famara - is Lanzarote's famous surfing and windsurfing beach. The Atlantic winds beat in across the afternoon swell and the resulting waves draw in surfers from around the world. Or you can just idle the day away on the golden sands...
La Graciosa - is a tiny island off the northern coast and you get there by daily ferry. There are no roads on the island, just waterside restaurants and lots of hiking and biking trails.
Teguise - is Lanzarote's most delightful historic town. Founded in the 15th century, the tiny laneways and beautiful mansions vie with cobblestoned roads for Kodak moments and the weekly market (every Sunday) is a must see.