Lanzarote is home to many delicious gastronomic delights which are certain to send your taste buds into raptures. There’s much more to discover in the island's wonderful cafes and restaurants, beyond the national favourites of tapas, paella and Canarian potatoes.

The availability of superb fresh fish means seafood figures prominently on many island menus. Blue marlin, red snapper, wahoo and sea pike are among the types of fish which are prepared in a variety of ways including boiling, grilling, baking, salting and frying. Gambas al ajillo is a popular choice in many eating places and features large prawns cooked in olive oil, chilli, brandy and garlic, while Puchero is a classic stew made with various cuts of meat, carrots, onions, potatoes, chickpeas and lentils. Conejo Campesino is a rabbit dish which is fried at a very high heat, with plenty of garlic.

Scrumptious desserts on the island include torrijas, which are sweet maize flour fritters with honey and cinnamon, and frangollo, a corn-based milk pudding flavoured with honey, cinnamon and brandy. Popular drinks in Lanzarote include Tropical and Dorada beers, Ron Miel (honey rum) and top-quality wines from the La Geria region.

Lanzarote is the closest of the Canary Islands to the west coast of Africa and enjoys the hottest weather. The Sahara can bring high temperatures to Lanzarote, as well as a fine layer of dust which arrives courtesy of Calima, a hot desert wind. Late spring is a great time to visit the island, when temperatures are less stifling than they are during the hot summer months between June and September. The conditions are also perfect for getting out and about to discover the attractions in this wonderful sunshine getaway.
 The island's hottest and busiest month is August, which enjoys an average daily maximum of 31°C. The driest month is July when there is normally no rainfall and the wettest month is December with an average rainfall of 29mm. It’s important to wear plenty of high factor sun tan lotion as the island’s sea breezes can mask the intensity of the sun. The average sea water temperature in summer is 22°C, falling to around 18°C in the winter months.      

There’s so much for couples, families and groups of friends to do during a fun-packed cruise adventure in sunny Lanzarote. The island is brimming with incredible natural attractions, captivating historical landmarks and thrilling sports and leisure activities on the land and sea. Timanfaya National Park has a fascinating lunar-like volcanic landscape spanning 20 square miles where you can dine in a restaurant where the barbecue is powered by the volcanic heat and watch a volcanic geyser erupting when cold water is poured into a shaft in the ground. Los Hervideros is a magnificent coastal collage of rocks, caves and lava tubes, while the amphitheatre-shaped Jardín de Cactus is the place to witness 1,100 species of cactus plants overlooked by a giant windmill. Other amazing attractions include Teguise Market, Lanzarote Aquarium, the Fire Mountains, Janubio Salt Pans and the wineries (bodegas) in the volcanic terrain in La Geria.
 Popular activities in Lanzarote include cycling, windsurfing, scuba diving, ziplining, hiking, catamaran trips, swimming, canoeing, buggy safaris, walking tours and canyoning. Key attractions for a feast of family fun include Aquapark Costa Teguise, the Piracy Museum in Teguise, the Submarine Safari in Puerto Calero, Rancho Texas in Puerto del Carmen and Aqualava Waterpark in Playa Blanca. The island is also big on festivals and events, with Carnaval de Lanzarote, Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores and Fiesta de San Gines among the colourful annual celebrations.