Where can you sleep?
Depending on the kind of trip and company you have in mind, you will find an option that matches your needs. For this reason, if you would like to enjoy of some peace and quiet in a small town or village with its characteristic white houses, nothing like going deep into the inland territory of the island, surrounded by its natural volcanic paradise in towns such as Puerto del Carmen, Los Valles or Yaiza.
Nevertheless, one of the most popular places here is Playa Blanca, in the south of the island, which will seduce you with its fine, white, sand and crystal-clear waters.On the contrary, if you go to Arrecife, the capital of the island, you will be able to enjoy of a very succulent cultural and nightlife scene to which you will be able to dance until the early mourning hours when the sun finally rises.
During the day, what better plan than having some fun swimming in the waves of Costa Teguise, and admire the surfers who dare go into them and even give it a chance yourself.
What to do in the area?
Many of the historical monuments of the island also double as auditorium, such as the case of Jameos del Agua, where some festivities are celebrated inside of a 6 Km cave, under which lie some peculiar, crystal-clear, green waters.
In Teguise, former capital of the island, you will find the castle of Santa Bárbara, built in the 15th century in order to protect the city, but which has lost its initial purpose after many years and is now home to the Museo de la Piratería.
You cannot forget to visit the National Park of Timanfaya, where you will encounter its unique black, volcanic, sand that has been perfectly integrated as part of the vineyards that give the local wine such unique properties.
What typical foods are recommended?
Amongst the local recipes you will find some deep-rooted ones, which manifest the traditional customs of each of the islands, although the most typical ones are representative of the abundance of fish in this region, and which is the main protagonist of most of its recipes, such as 'sancocho','tollos' or 'jareas'.
Going deeper into the inland of the island you will find a variety of vegetable produce such as corn, 'millo', beans or potatoes, used to elaborate 'papas arrugadas' with 'mojo picón', one of the most popular and famous dishes of the Islas Canarias, or the local 'potajes'.
'Baifo', which how kidskin is called in the archipelago, and what better way of enjoying it if not with during a special occasion, and accompany it with some PDO Malvasia wine. Not from lamb but from goat is obtained another traditional product from this region; the local variety of goat's cheese, one of the most delicious cheese varieties from this region. And, to wrap this unique gastronomic journey up, try some of the local 'empanadillas dulces', and 'frangollo' for dessert.
Where are the festivities?
Tinajo is one of the most beautiful towns of the island, and also where the main festivities of this region are held each year, on September 15, honouring the Virgen de los Dolores, and those who participate joining the procession are dressed up according to Lanzarote's traditional costume.
During the celebration of San Juan, on June 24th, it is very common to take a night dip in the sea by the bonfire-lit shore, whereas in July 16 you will be able to witness the seafaring processions honouring the Virgen del Carmen are held.
Although the capital of the island is world-renown for its carnival, many other carnivals are also held by the end of February everywhere else in the island, such as in Arrecife, where you will be able to attend a show hosting many street parades, street bands, and even the election of the Queen and Drag Queen of the carnival.
