A Home from Home: Distinctive Accommodation for a Unique Stay on the Different Island

We know that Lanzarote attracts those who are looking for everything that is different about it: “its distinctive agriculture, its burnt, blackened landscape and its simple, white architecture“, as César Manrique observed. To help you immerse yourself in our lifestyle that is so deeply connected to nature and art, we’d like to share some ideas for accommodation that will make you feel right at home.

Immerse yourself in a supernatural landscape

• El Caletón del Golfo Casa Rural

The family that owns this 19th century holiday home, remodelled in traditional style with the help of César Manrique himself, defines the village of El Golfo as an “amphitheatre open to the ocean“. And there is no doubt that the exceptional view from the terrace of the house confirms this description of the small fishing village. What’s more, the volcanic eruptions of 1730 mean that El Golfo is home to curious landscapes created by hydrovolcanism, such as the Charco de los Clicos or Los Hervideros. Add to this the zero-kilometre gastronomy on offer in this area and just think of the feeling you’ll have when you wake up in this paradise every morning.

• Buenavista Lanzarote Country Suites

It may be difficult to get to Buenavista because of the potholes in the dirt road that run through a landscape of craters, but once here, you will meet a previously unknown tranquillity. These suites are literally surrounded by fire and wine on an estate in the protected natural area of La Geria. Its architecture is organic and adapted to nature, but Buenavista goes one step further by reusing water and using solar energy. Nevertheless, we assure you that what you will remember most about your stay will be the otherworldly sunsets from your comfortable cushion on the picón (volcanic sand). Don’t deprive yourself of a single pleasure – take advantage of the excellent location of these suites to enjoy the wine route or swim from the long, long beaches of Puerto del Carmen.

• Hotel Rural Finca de La Florida

Rarely will you be offered an opportunity like this: to be lord and master of the volcano. Since 1995, the small La Florida hotel has been located in a 15,000 square metre vineyard next to the Timanfaya National Park. It used to be the manor house of an estate of vineyards and fruit orchards, but now it can be your home for a few days. Located in the central municipality of San Bartolomé, the little hotel is just a stone’s throw away from must-visit places, such as the Casa-Museo del Campesino, Famara beach and the busy Playa Honda. Another advantage of the hotel is its commitment to gastronomy, which combines the flavours of the land with an international menu. Being in the Jable region, you must try the sweet potato, one of Lanzarote’s star products.

Taste the privileges of the North

• Garaday Lanzarote  Casa Rural

If you are looking for an immersion in the traditional lifestyle, then this historic house in Tajaste (Tinajo), which has belonged to the same family for centuries, is just the place for you. Nothing in Garaday is faked since successive generations have preserved the exceptional character of Lanzarote’s unique architecture, “endearing, personal, of ascetic beauty and spontaneous wisdom“, as the artist Luis Ramírez Lucas defined it.  If you are looking for peace, tranquillity and nature, Garaday is perfect, but don’t forget that in Tinajo you will also be able to enjoy sporting activities very close to your accommodation, as well as sampling the delicious prawns of La Santa that feature on the island’s gourmet menus.

• Casa rural La Molina Lanzarote

Beyond the usual tourist routes, in the village of Máguez (Haría) an authentic gofio mill awaits you – gofio is the traditional version of corn flour made by the indigenous peoples of the island. The building dates from the early 20th century and has been restored as rural accommodation, although it is inevitable that you will still feel the essence of the peasants in its rooms through the elements that have been preserved, such as the fire mill (which was lit by a gunshot). Although Haría is home to some of the jewels of Manrique – the Jameos del Agua and the Mirador del Río – the municipality is distinguished by its green landscape and is known as the Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees. Making the north your home for a few days will allow you to enjoy the exceptional landscapes from the hiking trails and to sample the local delicacies, of which there is no shortage. Order some sardines or fish tapas at one of the beach bars in Arrieta and you’ll understand what we’re talking about.

Experience the history of the island from your own accommodation 

• Hotel boutique Palacio Ico

If you’ve always wanted to experience life in a 17th century palace, the island can make your dream come true, big time. The Palacio Ico, in the historic artistic centre of Teguise, has been declared an iconic hotel of Lanzarote. Its history dates back to 1690 and it is listed in the book Lanzarote, Arquitectura Inédita (1973) as an example of traditional Canary Island construction. You’ll feel like the indigenous Princess Ico herself – or much better than her, because you won’t have to pass a life and death test to prove that you have royal blood running through your veins, before you can enjoy the magnificent building and its extraordinary signature cuisine.

• La Finca Uga

This authentic early 20th century building is as sober as it is valuable to Lanzarote’s ethnography. If you stay at La Finca Uga, which was once a shop so large that it could be considered the “department store” of its time, you will find traces of its activity at every turn, from scales to oil dispensers. Its location in the centre of the southern village of Uga makes it particularly suitable for those in search of tranquillity and the values of nature, but it will also allow you to discover dreamy corners of the south. A few kilometres away are the picturesque village of Yaiza and the historic Salinas de Janubio.

Leave noise behind. Total disconnection

• El Caserío de Güime

When you’re on holiday, the place you stay becomes a temporary home and, it must be confessed, there are times when you wish you could stay forever. This is exactly what happens to those who choose the country house Caserío de Güime (San Bartolomé) for their visit to Lanzarote. And if you don’t believe it, just tell that to the lifestyle prescribers who have recounted their days of rest in this 18th century house, which has undergone a restoration that fully respects the original house, which used to house Don Pedro Bermúdez’s tenant farmers. But even if you spend your holidays in this historic house, don’t miss the opportunity to visit nearby towns such as Arrecife or San Bartolomé or take a trip to the beaches of the coast, just ten minutes away.

• Casa Tahiche

Tahiche is one of the favourite residential areas of the island due to its friendly neighbourhood atmosphere and its excellent location in the centre and away from the hustle and bustle of tourism. If you choose this family home with its bright, open, comfortable rooms, you will be very close to living the everyday life of Lanzarote, possibly one of the places in the world with the best lifestyle. Among the everyday luxuries that you will undoubtedly soon find yourself getting used to are the unique and colourful sunrises and sunsets of the island and the starry night sky – all within easy reach of the privileged lounger on the patio of Casa Tahiche. You may have found your place in the world.

If you’re able to make up your mind about which house you want to stay in during your holiday, Lanzarote will provide you with exactly the experience you desire.