Is Lanzarote flat or hilly?

Is Lanzarote flat or hilly? Lanzarote has 300 volcanos so a large part of it is very hilly however, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise are both situated right on the coast.

Is Lanzarote nicer than Tenerife?

If you want the best beaches, Lanzarote needs to be the top choice since it is often considered the most beautiful of the Canary Islands. Yet, if you seek excursions, waterparks and diverse landscapes, then Tenerife is the ticket.

Where is hotter Lanzarote or Tenerife?

Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands.

Why is it colder in Lanzarote than Tenerife?

I understand that the average temperatures for Lanzarote and Tenerife in the winter months are about the same, and are warmer than the other islands, but Lanzarote is windy. That wind is generally from the NE so it feels much cooler.

Is it cold in the evenings in Lanzarote?

The average temperature during the day is 20 - 21°C, while at night you can expect temperatures of around 14°C. Although you might need a light jacket or cardigan at night.

Which is the warmest side of Lanzarote?

And if you wonder which is the warmest side of Lanzarote, the answer is always south. Head to the southern part of the island for warmer weather as coasts are sheltered from the winds. Contrarily, the northern part of Lanzarote is usually a bit colder and cloudier due to the trade winds.

Is Puerto del Carmen like Blackpool?

Puerto Del Carmen is nothing like Blackpool.

What is the posh area of Lanzarote?

Puerto Calero - This marina town is known for its luxury yachts, designer stores, and upscale restaurants. This area would have the greatest concentration of super high-end homes and has a very private community feel to it.

Is it always sunny in Lanzarote?

Although there is more cloud in winter than in summer, southern and western resorts often enjoy warm, cloudless days at any time of year.

Where is less windy in Lanzarote?

The wind in Lanzarote is changing and even sometimes unpredictable. However, in general, the southern part of the island is usually less windy than the north due to the direction of the trade winds and the mountains that act as a shield against the southern zone.

Is Lanzarote warm all year?

Lanzarote is, basically, hot all year round, with temperatures starting off the year around 20°C in Jan or Feb, rising beautifully to the high 20s in spring, and around 30°C in Jun-July. Although you get a soothing coastal breeze, it remains in the high 20s throughout the autumn, with the sea staying warm then too.

Is Puerto del Carmen very hilly?

Puerto del Carmen As the resort is basically built across the sea front, there can be a bit of a hill climb to some of them so may not be suitable to less abled people. The old town is also particularly hilly whilst the other end of the strip, towards Matagorda tends to be flatter.

Which is hotter Playa Blanca or Puerto del Carmen?

Playa Blanca is slightly warmer than the other resorts as well. I've stayed in the three main resorts over the years, but I don't like PDC or CT. Everyone wants and likes different things, so it all depends what you want out of your time on the island. Thanks Mike.

Is it always windy on Lanzarote?

Is Lanzarote Windy? For most of the year Lanzarote is quite a windy island.

Which side of Lanzarote is the windy?

The north is usually windier, cloudier and has a little more rain due to the moist trade winds. The southern part is drier, hotter and enjoys as much as 2,500 sunshine hours annually. Central Lanzarote, located between the windier north and the sunnier south, can be said to have the most moderate climate on the island.

Is Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote lively?

Puerto del Carmen is one of the liveliest places to go in Lanzarote, and the nightlife here is amazing.