Overview
Unesco Global Geopark since 2015, the Canary island of Lanzarote is a wonderful cycling destination for cyclists of all levels, famous for its lunar-like volcanic landscapes, windswept wineries, vast aloe vera fields, and white towns, surrounded by striking blue sea, sandy beaches and palm trees. Unlike Tenerife and Gran Canaria, you do not need much climbing experience, the roads are well-maintained, and cycling in Lanzarote is possible all year round as the climate is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter.
- Timanfaya National Park
- César Manrique’s architectural works
- Lanzarote’s first capital – Teguise
- The charming villages, full of little white houses with green shutters and doors
- The quiet, beautiful port town of Arrecife
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Canary Islands
Welcome to Lanzarote. Transfer from Arrecife Airport to the hotel in Costa Teguise. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the main beach of Las Cucharas, a popular playground for surfers and windsurfers.
- Accommodation: Hotel Barceló Teguise Beach**** (Costa Teguise) or similar
Day 2: Costa Teguise to Haría | 33 or 51km
Pick up and fit bikes after breakfast, and off you go! Visit César Manrique’s famous and unique architectural works, such as El Jardín de Cactus, Los Jameos del Agua, and El Mirador del Río, which form an integral part of the landscape. You also have the opportunity to visit the volcanic cave of La Cueva de Los Verdes. Take in fishing villages without losing sight of the impressive Monte Corona volcano. Finally, you arrive in the picturesque village of Haría, surrounded by its uncountable palm trees.
- Accommodation: Villa Lola & Juan (Haría) or similar
- Cycling for the day: 33 or 51km
Day 3: Haría to Teguise | 33 or 52km
From Haría, take the road down towards Teguise, the one-time capital of the island. The route gives you spectacular views down over the coast. Teguise itself is a delightful small town with typical architecture and many pleasant bars for refreshment. From here, continue towards San Bartolomé and the fascinating wine-producing area of La Geria to the hotel, where you will spend the next two nights in or near Teguise.
- Accommodation: Hotel Palacio Ico (Teguise) or similar
- Cycling for the day: 33 or 52km
Day 4: Circular cycling route from Teguise | 50km
Today is a free day spent in or near Teguise. You can choose to relax, enjoy a round ride, or even do both. Our round ride takes us towards the beautiful beach of Famara with the spectacular backdrop of volcanic cliffs. After following the coast, you will head across extensive lava fields and a lunar landscape back to Teguise.
- Accommodation: Hotel Palacio Ico (Teguise) or similar
- Cycling for the day: 50km
Day 5: Teguise to Playa Blanca | 50km
Head towards the island’s main attraction, the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya. This is where Lanzarote’s volcanic nature is at its most spectacular. The eruptions of 1730 – 1736 buried a quarter of the whole island, including several villages, and gave rise to the impressive lava and volcano landscape we see today. Then go to the south of the island, stopping en route to visit the seaside volcanic crater of El Golfo before we finally reach Playa Blanca.
- Accommodation: Hotel H10 White Suites**** (Playa Blanca) or similar
- Cycling for the day: 50km
Day 6: Circular cycling route from Playa Blanca | 36km (Fuerteventura circuit 70km)
Playa Blanca sits at the very south of the island and looks across to Fuerteventura. Today you can take a boat across to Corralejo and enjoy a visit or a ride on another island. Alternatively, you can enjoy a day in Playa Blanca and take the opportunity to visit the nearby coves and beaches of Papagayo, the best on the island and unspoilt by tourism. Another option is to visit El Golfo for a seafood lunch by the beach.
- Accommodation: Hotel H10 White Suites**** (Playa Blanca) or similar
- Cycling for the day: 36-70km
Day 7: Playa Blanca to Arrecife | 50km
From Playa Blanca, we head to the wine country of La Geria. Here, the unusual vineyard cultivation techniques have given rise to a fascinating landscape not to be seen anywhere else in the world and producing some fine wines. You then descend to the coast and follow a nice promenade from Puerto del Carmen to Arrecife with its charming inland harbour of El Charco.
- Accommodation: Gran Hotel Arrecife***** (Arrecife) or similar
- Cycling for the day: 50km
Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast. Complimentary short airport transfer from Arrecife to Lanzarote airport included.
What to expect
Accommodation
Accommodation is in welcoming 3, 4 and 5-star hotels. We have carefully hand-picked all places, and their quality is regularly monitored. We have tried to choose accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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- Hotel Barceló Teguise Beach****
- Villa Lola & Juan
- Hotel Palacio Ico
- Hotel H10 White Suites****
- Gran Hotel Arrecife*****
*Note that hotels are subject to availability. In case a particular hotel (from the ones pictured above) is fully booked for your desired dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal or higher value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.
Meals
Breakfasts are included and served at the accommodation. Packed lunches are available at an extra cost from the accommodation. You will have plenty of options to dine in one of the many restaurants in the villages.
Difficulty and terrain
Lanzarote is a lower-lying Canary island, although it is not flat. The first day’s ride to Haría is more demanding. After that, generally easy to intermediate riding (read more about difficulty grades). We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never shorten the path through unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
When to go
This trip is available throughout the year. The flexibility of self-guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates, and you can start your trip on any date.
The best time to visit Lanzarote is from September to May. From June to August, the trade winds keep the temperatures within limits.
Getting there
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Our recommended airport for this tour is Arrecife (ACE). Private transfers from/to Arrecife are included in your package.
Inclusions
Included
- 7 nights in a mix of country inns, 4 and 5-star hotels (private en-suite rooms)
- 7 breakfasts
- All luggage transfers
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Detailed digital holiday information pack, including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps.
- GPS tracks
- 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative
Excluded
- Airfare and transfers not explicitly listed as included in the programme
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance (required – get a quote online)
- Personal expenses
- Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable on-site)
- Any items not explicitly listed as included
- Christmas supplement – trips booked over the Christmas period may imply a surcharge above the high season price depending on availability.
Options, extras and supplements
- A supplement applies to members of a group who require a single room
- This holiday is available for solo travellers; a supplement will be charged as accommodation and luggage transfer costs are not shared (we never mix and match – solo travellers will be accommodated in single rooms)
- Extra nights along the trail are bookable upon request
Bike Rental
- We offer carbon road bikes or carbon road e-bikes with Shimano 105 gearset and 22 speeds; touring bikes Stevens – good all-purpose bikes with 30 speeds; and e-bikes.
- Equipment for trekking bikes and e-bikes: helmet (obligatory in Spain), rear luggage rack, pannier, odometer, pump, basic toolkit, 1.5-litre water bottle, and lock.
- Equipment for road bikes: helmet (obligatory in Spain), odometer, pump, basic toolkit, 1.5-litre water bottle, and lock.
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