Lanzarote, the island of colours

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Lanzarote is a land of contrasts, born of fire and shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Canary Islands archipelago in Spain, this island reveals a striking palette of colours, where the deep black of the lava fields meets the pristine white of the villages and the intense blue of the sea. Its dramatic volcanic landscapes, shaped by successive eruptions, provide an exceptional setting for hiking.

This itinerary invites you to explore the island’s most iconic landscapes. You will discover the volcanic wilderness of Timanfaya National Park and its Montañas del Fuego, and follow the rugged coast to explore the traditional salt pans of Janubio or the green lagoon at El Golfo. Further north, the cliffs of Famara offer spectacular views, as does the unspoilt small island of La Graciosa, reached by ferry for a day away from it all. The moderate-level routes alternate between coastal paths and remarkable walks through volcanic craters.

Designed by Grand Angle, a specialist in trekking in the Canary Islands, this self-guided holiday gives you complete independence, with a pace shaped by your preferences. Your hire car makes it easy to reach the starting points of the walks. Each evening, you return to the comfort of the same accommodation, a single-centre holiday that combines exploration with peace of mind. If you would prefer to share the experience with a group, Grand Angle also offers guided walking holidays, where our guides share their knowledge of the terrain.

With its mild climate in autumn and winter, this holiday is an excellent choice for a seasonal escape or for extending your walking season into the quieter months. Immerse yourself fully in a place where nature expresses itself with strength and character.

Itinerary

Elevation profile

Elevation profile · J2 — Alternative Femes Playa Quemada Femes -6–439 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J2 — Femes Tour du Pico Redondo Femes 229–443 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J3 — Salinas del Janubio → El Golfo 0–113 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J4 — Variante — Riscos de Famara → Le Mirador del Rio 366–480 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J4 — Riscos de Famara → Le Mirador del Rio 1–358 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J6 — Variante — La côte nord 21–109 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J6 — Caleta de Famara Caleta del Caballo 5–65 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J6 — Orzola Playa de la Canteria 2–42 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J7 — Variante — L’île de Graciosa 1–36 mElevation

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Elevation profile · J7 — L’île de Graciosa -2–83 mElevation

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Program

Collect your hire car and settle into your apartment.
Overnight in a bungalow or apartment in Mala.

AccommodationBungalow / apartment

You set off from Femés, a small village fully restored in traditional Canarian style, situated at 450m on the slopes of Atalaya de Femés.

You have two options:

  • A circular walk around Pico Redondo, offering excellent views of the southern tip of Lanzarote.
  • A longer route, with lovely views of Pico de Los Cuervos, takes you to Playa La Casa and Playa del Paso, where, in clear weather, you may even make out the outline of Fuerteventura in the distance.

(this route is not recommended in very hot weather)

Overnight in a bungalow or apartment in Mala.

AccommodationBungalow / apartment
Option APlaya La Casa: 5 to 5½ hours, +700, -700+700m-700m
Option BPico Redondo: 3 to 3½ hours, +310, -310+310m-310m

You set off from the colourful Salinas de Janubio, the largest salt pans in the Canary Islands, where salt has been harvested using traditional methods since the 19th century. This picturesque site, with pools in shades of pink and white, reflects generations of expertise. You then follow the rugged coastline towards El Golfo, a charming fishing village. Your route takes you to the famous Laguna Verde, a vivid emerald-green lake that contrasts with the surrounding black-sand beach, a legacy of Timanfaya’s volcanic eruptions. A fascinating route through stark volcanic landscapes beside the wild sea!

Overnight in a bungalow or apartment in Mala.

AccommodationBungalow / apartment
InfoWalking time : 6 to 6½ hours
D+Ascent : 240
D-Descent : 240

This spectacular walk starts from the lofty viewpoint of Mirador del Rio (designed by César Manrique), overlooking the sea. Magnificent views of the island’s interior and the crater of Monte Corona await, followed by a descent down the cliffs of Riscos de Famara to the Salinas del Rio.

Long version (with an extension to Playa del Embarcadero and Catalina Cabrera: 4 hours 30 to 5 hours of walking, 400m ascent, 400m descent

Overnight in a bungalow or apartment in Mala.

AccommodationBungalow / apartment
InfoWalking time : 3½ to 4 hours
D+Ascent : 380
D-Descent : 380

Timanfaya National Park offers what is arguably Lanzarote’s most beautiful landscape: a magnificent, colourful expanse of volcanic terrain, with its Montañas del Fuego (“Mountains of Fire”), the volcano route and the crater of Caldeira Blanca — a stunning spectacle.

The park is explored mainly by bus, departing from El Diablo restaurant. This tour, which takes in a large part of the site, is included in the entrance fee. The tourist office also offers guided walks into the heart of the volcanic park, but these must be booked in advance.

Overnight in a bungalow or apartment in Mala.

AccommodationBungalow / apartment

Explore the island’s north-west coast, starting from the village of Caleta de Famara and continuing to Caleta del Caballo. Your route winds between volcanoes and the ocean.
Overnight in a bungalow or apartment in Mala.

AccommodationBungalow / apartment
InfoWalking time : 3 hours
D+Ascent : 90

You can take the ferry from Orzola to Caleta del Sebo (3 to 4 sailings per day, depending on the season). The coastal trail starts at the arrival port and leads to the remote village of Pedro Barba, with its beautifully restored fishermen’s cottages. It then follows the eastern side of the island, passing the beaches of Playa de Lambra Los Hervidos

Overnight in a bungalow or apartment in Mala.

AccommodationBungalow / apartment
InfoWalking time : 3½ hours
D+Ascent : 140
D-Descent : 140

Return your hire car at the airport.

We may occasionally need to change the itinerary shown, either for logistical reasons (accommodation capacity issues, changes in terrain conditions, rockfalls, damaged paths, etc.) or because of weather conditions. These changes are always made in your best interests, for your safety and greater comfort!

Other walks are suggested in the travel guide.
In total: numerous walks lasting from 1 to 5 hours, 4 mountain bike rides lasting from 2 to 5 hours, 6 key cultural and tourist attractions.

Dates, prices and booking

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Prices 2026

Depart on a date of your choice, all year round.
In January and February 2026, availability is already very limited. Please contact us before booking.

Price per person2 people/apartment3 people/apartment4 people/apartment
01/01 - 31/12/2026650 €620 €595 €
01/01 - 31/12/2027*685 €650 €625 €

*Subject to revision by autumn 2026

Price includes
  • accommodation for 7 nights in a bungalow or apartment
  • car hire
  • Wi-Fi in the accommodation
  • the digital travel pack
Price excludes
  • flights
  • drinks
  • meals
  • the ferry to La Graciosa (return ticket: approximately 30 €)
  • admission to attractions
  • fuel
  • personal expenses
  • any tourist taxes
  • insurance and booking fees
  • anything not listed under “Prices include”

Options & supplements

  • printed travel pack: 35 € / pack
  • solo traveller supplement (subject to availability): 450 €
  • upgrade to Casa Marlène, in an apartment for two (approximately 110 m2), subject to availability: 270 € / person

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Technical and practical information

Moderate: from 3 to 6 hours of walking and from 100 to 700m of ascent per day, on trails with few technical difficulties. Hiking experience is recommended but not essential. Some routes should be avoided in very hot weather, as they offer few opportunities to find shade along the way.

No luggage to carry: you only carry a small daypack with your picnic lunch and the things you need for the day.

Bookings accepted for 1 person or more.

8 days, 7 nights, 6 days of walking.

All year round.

We provide you with a digital travel pack that includes access to our smartphone navigation app, a list of your accommodation, any relevant vouchers and all the information you need for your trip to run smoothly. If you wish, we can provide a printed travel pack with maps, a route guide and a travel wallet (at an additional charge). For any printed travel pack requested less than 45 days before departure, and for travellers living abroad, the pack will be sent to your first hotel.

Accommodation

A fully equipped bungalow or apartment in Mala, a small village in the north-west of the island, close to the sea and in unspoilt surroundings.
The apartments are located on an estate comprising three building complexes, each housing distinctive accommodation built in Lanzarote’s characteristic style. Each holiday home has a sunny terrace with magnificent views.

Exterior, kitchen and bedroom at the Lotus Del Mar hotel

Casa Marlene upgrade (subject to availability)

Two houses (Vista Luna, 115m² and Vista Sol, 105m²) with four terraces where guests can unwind and relax. Wonderful panoramic windows let you admire the breathtaking coastal scenery even from the living room! The apartments can accommodate 2 to 4 people (two double bedrooms). Each bedroom has a small private terrace, and the kitchen is equipped with an oven and a dishwasher.

Casa Vista Sol - 2 to 4 people - 105m²

Meals

Not included.

Start

On Day 1 at Arrecife Airport.

Finish

On Day 8 at Arrecife Airport.

By air

Flights are not included in the price, but we can offer them to you.
Scheduled direct flights from Paris to Arrecife with Transavia, Vueling or easyJet. Flights with a stopover in Madrid with Iberia or Air Europa.
Departures are also possible from regional French airports (Lyon, Marseille, Nice or Toulouse); please contact us.

A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim along the route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; any swimming is therefore your own responsibility and entirely at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, , Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – walking, cycling and snow adventures – to encourage everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As a member of the board of directors since 2018, , we actively help the sector move towards more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we are committed to:

  • Transparency in our practices and prices
  • Respect for our partners and local communities
  • Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and make meaningful connections with the people they meet.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible practices in environmental protection, ethics and sustainable management, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification programme, recognises our practical efforts to promote responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainability policy

In this section, you will find links to products from our partner Alpinstore, a French online retailer specialising in outdoor equipment, based in Annecy.

For carrying your belongings

  • A comfortable 30 to 50 L backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day
  • A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack, a travel bag in good condition or a suitcase that is not too bulky. One bag per person, with a maximum weight of 15kg

Read our magazine article on how to pack your hiking backpack.

For hiking

For maximum comfort, choose a layered clothing system: warm base layers (leggings and a top) such as “Carline” or “Capilene” (hollow fibres that wick away perspiration), plus a sweatshirt or fleece jacket, plus a mountain jacket and overtrousers with a waterproof, breathable membrane (such as Gore-Tex or equivalent) for bad weather. In general, except in hot climates and countries, avoid cotton, which traps moisture close to your body and takes a long time to dry, and choose suitable synthetic fabrics instead.

  • Hiking boots with ankle support, a well-treaded sole, a supportive heel counter and good waterproofing
  • Comfortable hiking socks (at least 3 pairs)
  • A fleece
  • Comfortable walking trousers (quick-drying technical fabric)
  • Comfortable shorts in technical fabric
  • Technical T-shirts or base layers (quick-drying fabric)
  • A long-sleeved shirt
  • Walking poles (telescopic), which are very important for making walking easier. Discover all the benefits of hiking poles in our dedicated article or how to choose your hiking poles

Please note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the added advantage of resisting perspiration odours!

For your picnic lunch

  • Your eating kit: a plastic bowl, container or plate, and cutlery (spoon, fork and knife)
  • 1 or 2 water bottles (a minimum total capacity of 1,5 L) – compulsory –; an insulated flask for winter

For protection against sun and rain

  • Sunscreen (high protection)
  • Sunglasses
  • A hat, cap or bucket hat
  • A rain poncho or a waterproof jacket, such as a softshell or Gore-Tex jacket, and optionally waterproof trousers

After your activities

  • A pair of trainers or running shoes for the evening
  • A change of clothes and underwear
  • A toiletry bag and a small towel
  • Swimwear and a towel for wellness facilities (where specified) or swimming
  • A small first-aid kit: personal medication, surgical masks, hand sanitiser, plasters, sterile dressings and a bandage, gauze, disinfectant, arnica granules and aspirin, etc. (please note that this list is not exhaustive and should be adapted to your own medical needs).

You can find these tips in our article “What to pack for a hike”.

This list is provided as a guide and should be adapted to your trip and the season in which you travel.

Country: Spain
Archipelago: The Canary Islands
Capital: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Population: 2218344 inhabitants

Bring a valid national identity card or passport. Remember to bring proof of insurance and the contact details for your assistance service, if you have one. Bring your European Health Insurance Card, issued by your social security provider (this card entitles European Union nationals to receive medical care, ambulance or air ambulance transport, hospital treatment, etc., free of charge in Spain).

Embassy of Spain in Paris
22 avenue Marceau
75008 Paris
Tel.: 0144431800
Website: www.exteriores.gob.es

Spanish Tourist Office
Website: www.spain.info

Calling Spain from France, Belgium or Switzerland: 00 + 34 + the recipient’s 9 -digit number.
Calling France from Spain: 00 + 33 then the recipient’s 9 -digit number (i.e. the 10 -digit number without the 0).

Tenerife is one hour behind Paris: when it is 10:00 in Paris, it is 09:00 in Tenerife.

Hot and dry. Pleasant temperatures and swimming are possible all year round.
In more detail: The average daytime temperature is 22°C, with the highest temperatures in August and the lowest in February. Ocean currents help keep the climate mild. Humidity is low and temperatures remain consistently warm. The water temperature ranges from 19°C to 24°C for most of the year. Temperatures generally drop noticeably at higher altitudes. Clouds carried by the trade winds sometimes bring fog and light rain to the north of the island. Nights are cooler, allowing you to rest and recover well.

Spanish.

The euro.

Transport
33 kg
Accommodation
42 kg
Meals
32 kg

Estimated carbon footprint per traveler, in kg CO₂ equivalent.

Reviews

5 · 1 review

François 12/27/25

—  We were very satisfied on all levels, with the quiet accommodation in a peaceful village, far from the tourist resorts and well placed for the various hikes and site visits. Exciting hikes in lava fields and on volcanoes. Interesting visits to the works of César Manrique. The visit to the island of La Graciosa is well worth it, as is the ascent to the Caldera Blanca, which gives you a glimpse of the depth of the crater. Perhaps it's a pity that you don't recommend it more in the topo of Islotes en traversée.

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