7-Night - Lanzarote: The Land of the Volcanoes
Enjoy a ride through some of the most dramatic landscapes to be found in Europe. These islands are of volcanic origin. Lanzarote suffered a series of eruptions in the 18th century and as a result has some fascinating landscapes with volcanoes everywhere we look and immense lava flows - some of the most unique riding you are likely to encounter anywhere. The unique architectural works of César Manrique form a valuable complement to the volcanic environment, and his enduring influence and ecological concern has meant that the island has escaped the excesses of modern-day mass tourism. Last but not least, the benign climate, neither hot in summer nor cold in winter, means that cycling is possible all year round. Our combination of rides and free days mean you can choose whether you ride or take the occasional day off. Definitely a trip not to be missed!
Trip Code - LS7LAN
| Night One | Costa Teguise |
| Night Two | Haría |
| Night Three | La Santa |
| Night Four | La Santa |
| Night Five | Playa Blanca |
| Night Six | Playa Blanca |
| Night Seven | Puerto del Carmen |
Day 1 Arrival in Lanzarote (Arrecife Airport). Taxi to hotel in Costa Teguise.
Today we arrive in Lanzarote. We taxi from Arrecife Airport to the hotel
- 14 km. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the beach resort of Costa
Teguise.
Day 2 Costa Teguise - Haría
Today we ride from Costa Teguise to the inland town of Haría. A
variety of routes range from 25 km, 33 km, 46 km, 51 km. En route we have
the opportunity to visit Manrique's famous works such as La Cueva de los
Verdes, Los Jameos del Agua, El Mirador del Río which form an integral
part of the volcanic landscape. We take in fishing villages without losing
sight of the impressive Monte Corona. Finally we arrive in the picturesque
village of Haría surrounded by its uncountable palm trees.
Distances range from 25 km - 16 miles to 51 km - 32 miles
Day 3 Haría - La Santa
From Haría, we take the road down towards Teguise, the one-time
capital of the island. Our route gives us spectacular views down over the
coast. Teguise itself is a delightful small town with typical architecture
and many pleasant bars for refreshment. From here we continue to the fishing
village of Caleta de Famara, with its seaside restaurants and magnificent
views of the Famara beach and cliffs. Finally we arrive at the international
sports hotel of La Santa where we will spend the next 2 nights.
41 km - 26 miles
Day 4 La Santa - La Santa
Today is a free day spent in La Santa. We can choose to relax and enjoy
the sports facilities provided, or enjoy a round ride, or even both. Our
round ride takes us into the interior heading towards the fascinating wine
country of La Geria and then across extensive lava fields and a lunar landscape
back to La Santa.
40 km - 25 miles
Day 5 La Santa - Playa Blanca
From La Santa we head towards the island's main attraction, the Parque
Nacional de Timanfaya. This is where Lanzarote's volcanic nature is at its
most spectacular. The eruptions of 1730 - 1736 buried around a quarter of
the whole island, including several villages, and gave rise to the impressive
lava and volcano landscape that we see today. From here we head down to
the south of the island, stopping en route to visit the seaside volcanic
crater of El Golfo before we finally reach the seaside village of Playa
Blanca.
52 km - 33 miles
Day 6 Playa Blanca - Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca sits at the very south of the island and looks across to Fuerteventura.
Today we can take a boat across to Corralejo and enjoy a visit or a ride
on another island. Alternatively, we can enjoy a day in Playa Blanca and
take the opportunity to visit the nearby coves and beaches of Papagayo,
the best on the island and unspoilt by tourism.
Round rides in Fuerteventura of differing lengths.
Day 7 Playa Blanca - Puerto del Carmen
From Playa Blanca, we head across the dramatic hills of Femés before
heading to the wine country of La Geria. Here, the unusual vineyard cultivation
techniques have given rise to a fascinating landscape not to be seen anywhere
else in the world, and producing some fine wines. We then descend to our
final beachside hotel in Puerto del Carmen.
35 km - 19 miles
| Day 8 | End of IberoCycle services. Taxi to airport (4 km). A short taxi ride to the airport - 4 km - 10 € - brings you back to your flight home |
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Trip Details
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| Tour Dates 2010 | January 2, 16 & 30 / February 13 & 27 / March 13 & 27 /
April 10 & 24 / May 8 & 22, June 5 & 19, July 3, 17 &
31, August 14 & 28, September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23, November
6 & 20, December 4 & 11. |
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| Prices | 1 person in double share - 845 € (50 € surcharge for February
13 & 27 / March 13 & 27 / July 17 & 31 / August 14 & 28 Single person - single occupancy supplements available from 275 €. Please check availability. Bike hire - 88 € |
| Included | Accommodation with en-suite bathroom Luggage transport Buffet breakfast Evening meal on all days except day 2 Information Pack (Route Guide and maps) |
| Not Included | Bicycle hire Holiday extension Taxi transfers to and from hotels on arrival and departure days. Evening meal on day 2. Boat to Fuerteventura (optional day 6 excursion) Entrance fee to Timanfaya Park |
| Terrain / Gradients | The island is not flat. Terrain is undulating and at times flat. One short but steep climb on Day 7. Distances are not excessive, and 2 free days are included where the rider decides whether to cycle or not. |
| Arrival points | Lanzarote (Arrecife) Airport There are many airlines flying from European destinations to the Canaries. Information available on request. |
| Holiday extensions | Possibility of spending extra nights in Lanzarote. |
| Links |
Independent Newspaper Article - Ben Ross visits Lanzarote Independent Newspaper Video - Ben Ross visits Lanzarote Independent Newspaper Article - Winter on the Beach: Lanzarote, by Simone Kane Independent Newspaper Article - Art in the Landscape: César Manrique, by Emma Greg Independent Newspaper Article - Discover the dramatic volcanic landscape of Lanzarote, by Simon Calder |