Seven Romantic Ideas to Bring You Back to Lanzarote
Unforgettable sunsets
In Lanzarote it would be silly to miss the irresistible experience of sunset, which in the first weeks of summer takes place at around 9pm. No two sunsets are the same and here on the island you can choose from an enormous range of sensations: iridescent and wild on the beach of Famara; with a port atmosphere from the restaurant of the Castillo de San José, among fig trees and rofe (volcanic ash) in La Geria, or while enjoying a snack on the seafront avenue of Arrecife or Playa Honda… But it’s also lovely to wander down one the paths in the interior of the island, stopping wherever the sunset finds you and incorporating this memory into your love story.
Sport as a couple
Lanzarote is a paradise for sporty people and travelling as a couple offers unique opportunities to share this passion. Cycling is always a good option, whether you are a walker or a cyclist. There’s a wonderful network of lanes that will take you to discover many places such as Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise… You can also take the leap over to La Graciosa, a perfect island to explore by pedal. If water sports are your thing, bring your surfboard because the waves arrive from every direction and the northwest coast is home to one of the best surf spots in the world, El Quemao. Another sporting option is hiking through the island’s unparalleled natural landscapes. Get to know the inland villages, its trails and hills, and the volcanic environments.
Nothing tastes so sweet
In Spain we say that grapes with cheese taste like a kiss, and the saying comes true in this volcanic land. Succumb to the intimate atmosphere of the wineries of La Geria by sharing a tasting of local wines, in combination with the products of the island’s land and livestock, such as artisan cheeses. Allow yourself a moment of quality time with your partner in restaurants that are a benchmark of the island’s values: sustainability, quality products and the defence of the island’s heritage. It’s impossible not to be thrilled by a cuisine that blends tradition and fusion and prioritises fresh, local produce. A really special plan is to dine in the Charco de San Ginés cove in Arrecife, where the islanders habitually share the lively summer evenings.
A love of culture
If you can’t conceive of a trip without learning something new, your perfect plan would be to get to know the rich history of Lanzarote and its splendid heritage together with your companion. Our proposal is a total immersion from the very first moment. Why not stay at the Hotel Palacio Ico? This jewel of Canary Island architecture is located within the historic-artistic complex of the town of Teguise, and César Manrique included it in his book Lanzarote, Arquitectura Inédita (1973). Waking up in a palace dating to 1690 is the perfect way to get ready to explore the local culture. This July, the hiking company Senderismo Lanzarote offers routes guided by experts in which you will get to know the culture of jable (the island’s unique sandy topsoil), its palaeontological areas or the most impressive volcanic routes. But there is perhaps one visit that is especially magical because it takes you right to the island’s seafaring heart. We are referring to the Salinas de Janubio, the oldest active salt flats in the Canary Islands, where you can sample an excellent product that symbolises the landscape, ethnographic and environmental values of the island. There’s no better souvenir than a jar of flavoured sea salt flor.
With you to the end of the world
You think that’s a cliché? If you have chosen the island as the place to come to with your partner, you know that you’re really in a landscape that is as beautiful as it is apocalyptic, of which César Manrique was the master. Few places offer so many stunning natural settings to immortalise your love in photos: red mountains, rivers of lava, endless viewpoints, long, long beaches… Eat in one of the restaurants in the village of El Golfo on black sandy coves; visit the Malpaso viewpoint, with a unique panoramic view over Haría and its Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees, reproduce the embrace filmed by Almodóvar in the Charco de los Clicos, or look for the perfect frame for your partner and you in Jameos del Agua. We bet you’ll find two beaming smiles in the foreground of every picture.
An adventurous romance
But if you’re all about sharing healthy adrenaline with your partner, Lanzarote can offer pirate adventures in the escape room in Costa Teguise, a coastal excursion combining hiking, jumping into the water, swimming, cave exploration and coasteering, and even a go-karting circuit set up for all ages and abilities. If you’d like to get to know the famous Canary archipelago seabed together, we suggest an underwater safari, a safe activity just a short distance below the surface that will allow you to observe shipwrecks and marine fauna in their habitat.
Do not disturb
Sometimes holidays are all about disconnecting from the hustle and bustle of the world. Give up the stress of schedules and obligations. Here you have no commitments. Get up late, eat late, lie on the sand without worrying. If you and your partner need looking after, we’ve got the perfect place for you. Stay at Casas Heddy, a resort specialising in health and wellness; or Paradisus by Meliá Salinas Lanzarote, a luxury adults-only concept hotel. Try the Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa (18+) with its rejuvenating spa and excellently equipped gym. And if you definitely need privacy, at Villas Alondrat you’ll have a private pool and butler – no need to hang up the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign. In this link you can also consult the rest of the island’s very complete accommodation offer, which is plentiful and of the highest quality.
