Yaiza, Lanzarote

Family-friendly activities

We will explore the two incredible caves in the north of the island: Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos de del Agua. Enjoy the spectacular views of the island of La Graciosa from the cliffs. Visit the Valley of the 1000 Palm Trees in Haría where as a general rule we will allow time for lunch on your own. Taste La Geria wine from a local producer before a lunch break. We will visit the Fire Mountains in the Timanfaya National Park. We will climb up to the Islote de Hilario and contemplate the geysers before continuing along the Ruta de los Volcanes. Stop at the Echadero de Camellos in Timanfaya National Park. Finally discover the best that the Lava Coast has to offer. Flowing from Timanfaya during the 18th and 19th centuries, the lava has created a unique landscape.

Take part in a tour that has an exciting blend of nature and adventure on the idyllic Canary Island. Enjoy 3 different attractions as you get to know Lanzarote better. Montañas del Fuego/Timanfaya National Park Visit the Fire Mountains in Timanfaya National Park, part of a vast area affected by the volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1736. Experience experiments with the existing geothermal energy and enjoy a tour through the National Park. Learn more about the history of this natural wonder. Hear about the authentic records of a priest from Yaiza, which documented the volcanic eruptions in the 18th century, conveying an impression of how people’s lives were determined by this force of nature. Cueva de los Verdes Move on to visit the cave “Cueva de los Verdes”. Witness the lava tube, formed by the volcano La Corona, and one of the longest in the world. Learn about the heaving tunnels and cavities at different levels, which together reach a height of 40 meters and go far into the sea. Jameos del Agua See the two caves that are part of one of the longest lava tubes on earth. See how the artist Cesar Manrique creatively and tastefully designed this section of the tunnel to create a harmony between art and nature. Pause to spend some time at the restaurant, view the concert hall, and see a small lake with a direct connection to the sea. The lake is also home to small white blind crabs, which can be seen with the naked eye and are usually found only in waters more than 2,000 meters below the sea.

While your cruise ship stops in Lanzarote enjoy a trip to the south of the island and discover beautiful vineyards, Timanfaya National Park and the volcanic landscape. Drive directly from the port to the La Geria wine-growing region, and see the spectacular cultivation of vineyards planted on volcanic ash. Taste the local wines, then head to Timanfaya National Park. Admire the huge lava fields, formed during six years of volcanic activity. Then be inspired by the wonder of geothermal energy. Take a camel ride, experience the drive along the volcanic coast, and visit the Green Lagoon.

Spend a magical day in the southern side of Lanzarote on a guided tour to Timanfaya National Park. Experience the world from atop a camel during a camel ride. Learn about geothermal energy at the Fire Mountains. After pickup, travel by bus to Timanfaya National Park. Once you arrive, start with an exciting short ride on a camel for a new perspective of the area. Marvel at the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains) and try experiments with geothermal energy while learning about how geothermal energy works. Continue on a tour of the national park while learning about the history and development of this natural wonder. Gain a deeper understanding of how people’s lives were determined by this force of nature through records of the volcanic eruptions documented in the 18th century by a priest from Yaiza.

Enjoy a fantastic day out on this tour of Lanzarote. See the picturesque village of Yaiza on the edge of the volcano, where you’ll have the opportunity to admire the volcanic crater of Timanfaya mountains (National Park of Timanfaya). See Lago Verde, a green lake in the middle of the black sand beach of El Golfo. Admire the bay made from tuff and lava, with unusual colors and bizarre shapes. You’ll than travel by bus towards Timanfaya National Park. Here you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a short ride on a dromedary and to experience the world on top of these fascinating animals. Marvel at the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains), try out amazing experiments with the geothermal energy in Islet of Hilario, and enjoy the breathtaking tour through the national park. Learn about the history of this natural wonder's development. During a break in Mancha Blanca, take the opportunity to visit the famous church of Nuestra Senora de los Dolores. Admire the beautiful Canary architecture and see the statue of Madonna which, according to legend, halted the flow of lava from a volcanic eruption. Passing by the Monumento al Campesino, the tour heads to the green northern side of the island with the Valley of 1000 Palms. Experience a landscape completely different from what you have seen so far on the island. Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere along the way to one of the island's highest viewpoints. Admire the fantastic view of the Valley of 1000 Palms, Monte Corona, and the northeastern coastline with its picturesque villages. Visit Jameos del Agua, one of the most beautiful places in Lanzarote. Visit a cafeteria decorated with beautiful hanging baskets, a concert hall, a pool, and a small lake which connects to the sea.

Experience an hour dive, with boarding and disembarking, aboard a real submarine with this adventure in Lanzarote. Dive 30 meters (100 ft) deep to explore shipwrecks resting on the ocean floor. Learn about the marine life that you encounter. Hop aboard the 106-ton Finnish submarine and be allocated your personal seat in the spacious air-conditioned cabin. Sit next to the submarine’s 60 centimeter (2 ft) viewing ports that ensure that you will have clear views of the underwater world. Take advantage of each viewing port's TV monitor that gives you alternative viewing angles, along with a digital display panel giving continuous information about the submarine. Ride aboard a vessel that is designed for safety. Feel comfortable in a cabin that is maintained at normal atmospheric conditions, so pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or ear problems will not be affected in any way. Choose a tour at a time that suits you, with up to 7 dives a day, 6 days a week. With a transfer from Puerto Calero Marina in an air-conditioned coach, you can easily enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience in Lanzarote.

Set sail along the Costa de Papagayo on a catamaran cruise from Lanzarote. Sample a traditional Spanish paella, enjoy a welcome mojito, try out fun water sports, and help yourself to drinks from the open bar. Be picked up at your resort and transferred to the port in Puerto del Carmen to board the Lineas Romero sailing catamaran. Be welcomed with a refreshing Mojito cocktail and a tapa and receive a short introduction from the experienced crew. Sail to the southern tip of Lanzarote, making your way to the Costa de Papagayo, where the beaches are golden and the natural environment is still untouched. Drop anchor and enjoy plenty of free time to soak up the sunshine and try out the many water sports on offer. Tuck into a delicious lunch on board, consisting of a traditional Spanish paella, pasta and tomato sauce, and a fresh fruit bar. Relax on board as you sail back to port and take in the dramatic evening views. On arrival, the bus will be waiting to take you back to your resort.

Following pick-up from your resort in Fuerteventura (available from Corralejo and Castillo/Caleta de Fuste), journey to the port at Corralejo and board the express ferry to sail to Playa Blanca on the neighboring island of Lanzarote. Travel above deck and feel the sea breeze on the open-air journey. Upon arrival, get a welcome from your guide and board a comfortable, air-conditioned coach to drive to Timanfaya National Park. Enter the volcanic landscape of the island's southwest and travel across volcanic soil to marvel at the dormant volcano and other geothermal attractions of the park. Continue to the wine region of La Geria to take a look at the unique circular vineyards and sample some of the local wine. Gaze in awe at the extraordinary sight of vineyards covered in black volcanic ash. Then, go to an aloe vera museum to learn more about the health properties of the local crop. Drive along the scenic south coast to visit the green lagoon of Charco de los Clicos and see its majestic cliffs. Return to port at Playa Blanca for the return boat journey to Corralejo, where you can avail of the transfer back to your resort according to your booking.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a guided road trip in a buggy exploring an incredible volcanic area on Lanzarote. Live an adventure through the interesting landscapes of the island. Start your tour from Puerto del Carmen and head to the Volcanic park. Here you'll walk to the impressive El Cuervo volcano for about 40min. Continue towards Tías through the wine area La Geria, where you will see the unique vineyards of Lanzarote till our next stop at an amazing volcanic formation called Las Grietas. Time to take some amazing pictures. After that, we will return to Puerto del Carmen.

If you have some free hours in Lanzarote then this is the perfect tour for you. Depart from the port of Arrecife towards the southern part of the island, passing through the village of Uga. Travel into the Fire Mountains, where you continue among volcanoes to visit the Timanfaya National Park. There enjoy geothermic demonstrations in the Hilario’s Plateau, and follow the so-called Volcano Route, accompanied by your guide who will entertain you with the story of the eruptions which have occurred in Lanzarote in the past. You also visit El Golfo, a small village in the coast of the National Park where you will see the Green Lagoon or Lago de los Clicos. At the end of this fantastic tour, you will cross to the most important vine-growing area of Lanzarote, La Geria, and see a unique example of a place that has adapted to and made good use of the land's characteristics. There, you will taste a delicious wine from the area.