How to spend top weekend in Lanzarote - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Take Up Paragliding on the Island of Lanzarote

The climate of Lanzarote is favorable for paragliding. There are Famara rocks in the northern part of the island. The platforms are located here at an altitude of 500 meters. You can start paragliding over volcanoes and fields where lava has frozen from one of them. You can also do paragliding if you visit the mountain where the Mirador del Rio observation deck is located. But you should check the weather conditions before you go to conquer the air element. You should also use the services of a local pilot. He will advise you where and when it is better to fly a paraglider. If you follow the safety rules the air adventure will give you an unforgettable experience.

Visit to the Mirador Del Río Observation Deck

The Mirador del Rio observation deck is located on cape Bateria Del Rio on the north side of Lanzarote. The attraction is open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm. It is a structure integrated into the volcanic rock. A cafe that has fences, a shop where souvenirs are sold and a platform are part of it. You will get here by crossing a winding corridor. It leads into the spacious hall, where there is a huge window, made of glass. You will enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, La Graciosa Island, Famara cliffs, and the Chinijo Archipelago from an altitude of 470 meters above sea level.

Conquering the Waves off the Coast of Lanzarote

If you love wind and water you can do ocean surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing during your vacation in Lanzarote. Trade winds regularly blow from the north-east of here. Therefore, high waves appear near the coast. There are surf schools on the island. You will learn how to stand on the board or improve your existing skills of conquering the water element there. You will also choose a place where you will practice water sports depending on your level of training and preferences. For example, Playa Blanca or Jameos Del Agua is suitable for windsurfing. There are the best conditions for kitesurfing on the Famara beach. Ocean surfing is possible on the entire north side of the island. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Scuba Diving

The water is clear in the water area of Lanzarote. Its temperature is 24°C in the summer months and 20°C in the winter. Underwater caves appeared due to the activity of volcanoes. Various types of fish also live here. These are moray eels, angel sharks, and barracudas. You should contact one of the diving schools operating on the island to enjoy the beauty of the deep Atlantic Ocean. You will be trained here. You will be engaged not only in traditional scuba diving but also in wreck diving, make dives at night, and even go on a diving safari.

Go Hiking

If you go trekking in Lanzarote you will enjoy the beautiful nature of the island. Several individual and group routes are waiting for you here. Their complexity depends on your level of physical fitness. For example, the "Lunar landscape of Lanzarote" is an easy and exciting route in the Timanfaya National Park. If you choose it you will walk 6 kilometers, spending 3 hours on the road.

You will climb the slopes of volcanoes, walk through fossilized lava, look at lakes where there is lava instead of water, and other natural attractions. The 10-kilometer route starts from the La Corona volcano. You will need strength to pass it. If you prefer it you will pass through the Risco de Famara Mountains, a gorge, and a valley where palm trees grow. The journey will end in the village of Maguez.

Visit a Volcanic Cave

You can do speleology in Lanzarote if you visit a cave called los Verdes. It is of volcanic origin. The cave is equipped with searchlights. It has been open to the public since 1964. The cave is open from 10 am to 6 pm. The entrance to it is located on the Mal Pais plateau. The ticket price is 9 euros. The depth of the natural attraction is 6 kilometers, width – 24 meters, and height – 15 meters.

However, you can walk along a 1-kilometer section. Both winding narrow corridors and spacious halls are waiting for you here. One of them was adapted for concerts because of the good acoustics. You will admire the amazing patterns while traveling through the cave. They appeared on the walls due to the gas released from the lava during its cooling.