🌸 Lanzarote Roadtrip

My road trip started at the airport where I picked up my camper. Since it was already evening, I drove straight to my first overnight spot: Playa Honda. Something that’s good to know is that in Lanzarote you’re generally allowed to park your camper in the street or in parking areas. Especially for a single overnight stay this is usually fine, as long as you don’t set up anything outside like chairs or a table.

In Playa Honda I parked my camper in a street close to the beach. In the morning I went for a walk along the sea and then had breakfast in a small tavern nearby.

Not long after, I drove to Las Grietas, a place with impressive rock formations and deep cracks in the volcanic rock. It almost looked like a painting. After that I continued to the Lagomar Museum in Teguise. I really enjoyed walking around there. The place is beautifully designed and has a slightly mysterious atmosphere.

There were two stops I didn’t manage to visit because of time, but you could definitely add them to your trip: Costa Teguise with Playa Las Cucharas and Charco del Palo.

In the afternoon I drove to Cueva de los Verdes, a lava cave formed during the eruption of the Monte Corona volcano. Together with a guide we walked through the cave, which was truly fascinating.

After that I visited Jameos del Agua, a unique place where a volcanic cave, nature and art come together.

My next stop was Playa de Órzola. I originally planned to visit Mirador del Río afterwards, but unfortunately I had to skip it because it was getting late. If you have time, it’s definitely worth visiting for the views.

Later I drove through the small village of Haría towards my next destination. You can easily stop and walk around here, but I simply enjoyed the view from the camper while driving through.

My second overnight stay was in Caleta de Famara, a well-known surf spot in Lanzarote. I parked my camper in a parking area right by the sea. I went into the village for dinner. The atmosphere was very relaxed and peaceful, and later that night I fell asleep to the sound of the waves.

The next morning I drove past La Santa, which is also a place you could consider stopping at. I continued my drive to my guided excursion in Timanfaya National Park. We started with a short camel ride across the lava fields and then took a bus tour through the impressive volcanic landscape.

After that I continued exploring on my own again. I drove through La Geria, the island’s famous wine region, towards El Golfo. There you’ll find a green lagoon surrounded by red cliffs and a black sand beach. Once again the scenery was incredible. It’s also a nice place to stop for something to eat or drink with a view of the ocean.

If you still have time, the village of Yaiza is also a lovely stop.

My third overnight stay was on a parking area in Playa Blanca, because on my last day I wanted to visit a few beaches and relax by the sea. This side of the island has several well-known beaches.

I started the day with a walk around Marina Rubicón, a small marina surrounded by restaurants and little shops. By coincidence there was also a market that day, which made the atmosphere even more lively and cozy. What I did notice is that this part of the island feels much busier with tourists, probably because Playa Blanca has many large resorts.

After that I visited several beaches: Playa Dorada, Playa Flamingo, and the Papagayo beaches. It turned into a calm and relaxing beach day.

Just before driving back to Playa Honda for my final overnight stay near the airport, I parked my camper somewhere in the middle of nowhere on a hill by the coast to watch the sunset.

During this trip I had so many moments where I realized how peaceful I felt. Trips like this give you a sense of freedom that’s hard to experience when staying in a hotel with friends. Simply driving through beautiful landscapes, stopping wherever you want and parking your camper whenever a place catches your attention.

I would truly recommend it to anyone.

And one thing is certain: this won’t be my last road trip.

Peacefully driving around, surrounded by nature, the sound of happy music playing, the warmth of the sun through the window and a summer breeze brushing past your hand when you stretch your arm outside… It feels amazing.

I had always wanted to do a road trip abroad, so I did. In this blog, I’ll take you along the route and stops of my Lanzarote road trip.

I stayed on the island for 4 nights, so technically 5 days. Because of my flight times, I didn’t plan anything on the first and last day, which meant I only had 3 full days to explore. Because of that I had to skip a few spots, but I’ll still mention them in case you have more time on the island.