Cycling in Lanzarote

With an incredibly dry climate, fantastic sea views and quiet, meandering routes, cycling in Lanzarote is a joyous activity. Undoubtedly one of the best ways to explore this Spanish island, you can opt for flat rides or really earn your ice cream and climb volcanic ridges. 

The landscape here, just a stone’s throw from Morocco, is rocky with little vegetation across much of the island. Cycle routes across Lanzarote make you feel as though you’re pedaling across Mars, with low but imposing calderas rising from the dry earth. The island is a perfect size for two-wheeled shenanigans and you can choose strenuous, all-day adventures across huge swathes of area or enjoy shorter rides to charismatic villages. 

Wherever you ride in Lanzarote, you can end the day with a dip in the sea, a perfect place to start thinking about the delights of dinner.