20 Stunning Lanzarote Photos To Inspire Your Wanderlust

Lanzarote Island is one of the volcanic Canary Islands of Spain (off the coast of West Africa). Below are some beautiful Lanzarote photos to inspire you to add this Canary Island to your wanderlust wish-list.

The scenery in Lanzarote is stunning, dramatic and otherworldly. These 20 landscape photos will give you a small glimpse into the beauty of Lanzarote island.

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Lanzarote Photos

The capital of Lanzarote is Arrecife, and a very popular tourist resort on Lanzarote island is Playa Blanca. However, it is Lanzarote’s deep brownish red active volcano, Mount Timanfaya, which steals the show with its beautiful volcanic landscapes. I last visited this amazing volcano in December 2022 and I highly recommend a visit.

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Photos of Lanzarote Island

Huge red and brown volcanic mountains rising up into a bright blue sky. Two tiny buses can be seen in the foreground driving along the road to the crater of Mount Timanfaya in Lanzarote.
Rugged volcanic landscapes of Mount Timanfaya
Emerald green lagoon in black volcanic background, with volcanic cliffs rising up behind it. Lanazarote, Canary Islands.
El Golfo volcanic lagoon (green colour caused by algae)
White Sand And Black Lava Rocks At Caleton Blanco Beach. Lava rocks in the shallow water in the shape of a circle, blue sky.
Caleton Blanco Beach, Lanzarote island Spain
Lanzarote Photos: Inside of a cave, light up with orange and green light, reflected in the surface of the water inside the cave.
Stunning caves and lava tunnels in Lanzarote

A dark grey volcanic landscape, with rows of black stone arcs growing green vines inside each arc
Vines growing in volcanic soil in La Geria wine region, Lanzarote island
Volcanic landscape, brown and red volcanoes in the background, barren land in the foreground with small white building and sparse foliage.
Lanzarote La Geria region, Wine Region, Canary Islands Spain
A dark lagoon inside a volacanic lava tunnel. People and foliage can be seen through the entrance to the tunnel. The lagoon is dark blue with tiny white spots and reflections.
Jameos del Agua, an attraction by Cesar Manrique
Lanzarote photos: rugged volcanic landscape, red and brown volcanoes in the background, rugged black cliffs in the foreground with the blue ocean splashing against them
Los Hervideros Cliffs and Ocean
An entrance to a winery or bodega in Lanzarote with a typical volcanic black landscape in the background. The entrace contains wine barrels and decorations with wooden signs and white chalk paint.
A Bodega or Winery in the La Geria Wine Region
Lanzarote Photos: Blue lagoon with white buildings all around and many small blue and white bloats floating on the surface
Charco de San Gines Lagoon in Arrecife, Lanzarote Spain

A long straight road extends through the centre of an undulating volcanic landscape. Red and brown volcanic mountains in the background with a blue sky.
The road to Timanfaya Volcano
Lanzarote photos: Aerial view of Playa Papagayo beach, beautiful sandy beach cove and turquoise blue ocean, no people.
Aerial view of Playa Papagayo beach
A blue lagoon shaped swimming pool in a volcanic landscape with palm trees and a blue sky.
Jameos del Agua, Attraction by Cesar Manrique
Lanzarote Photos: A long row of camels walks across a red and brown volcanic landscape. Volcanic hills in the background, pumice and loose stones in the foreground.
The camel train at Timanfaya National Park
Yellow sand beach with giant mountainous sandstone cliffs to the left. Turquoise blue sea to the right, blue sky with white clouds.
Playa Del Risco Beach, Lanzarote Spain
Several types of green cactus in the foreground, with circular stone walls and a white windmill in the background against a blue sky. Jardin de Cactus Lanzarote.
Jardin de Cactus (Cactus Garden) at Lanzarote Spain
A ray of sunshine pierces through a small cave hole into the bottom of the cave
Jameos del Agua, Lanzarote Canary Islands
Lanzarote Photos: Ocean view from high up, small volcanic island in the distance and a blue sky
The View from Mirador del Rio

Wooden welcome sign for the Timanfaya national park in Lanzarote. Bright blue sky background.
Timanfaya National Park Sign against a blue sky – Attraction by Cesar Manrique
Volcanic landscape at Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Lanzarote stock photos of Timanfaya National Park

Visiting Lanzarote

These pictures of Lanzarote are stunning, but nothing compares to actually being there in person! A good idea is to base yourself in Arrecife Lanzarote, and then either hire a car with Discover Cars or book tours through Viator.

Hotels in Lanzarote

Here are my top picks for hotels in Lanzarote on Booking.com:

Or you can have a look at the current deals on hotels in Lanzarote on Booking.com. I recommend reserving your room immediately to avoid price increases (you can always cancel later, most properties on Booking.com allow free cancellation right up to the day before).

Map of Lanzarote

This map of Lanzarote goes with my corresponding post 14 Great Things to Do in Lanzarote. Click the blue icons on the map to see more information about each place. Click the star to add to your own Google Maps.

Lanzarote Photos: Related Reading

Here are some more blog posts about the Canary Islands which might interest you.

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Los Hervideros, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

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I hope these Lanzarote photos have inspired your wanderlust and helped you to plan your trip in Lanzarote. Feel free to let me know your favourite Lanzarote photos in the comments below.

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