4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
4 places in Lanzarote
La Geria
A moonscape of low stone semicircles in which grapevines grow in pits of volcanic ash, with bodegas open for tastings.
Bodegas generally open daily
Famara
A huge, wind-swept beach beneath the Risco de Famara cliffs, popular with surfers and kitesurfers.
Open-air
Haría
A green valley of palm trees in the north of the island, with a village market on Saturdays.
Open all day; market on Saturdays
El Golfo
An emerald-green crater lagoon beside a black beach, one of Lanzarote’s most photographed spots.
Open-air
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.