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Please leave your luggage in the hotel reception each morning (by 10am at the latest) so that it can be transferred to your next hotel. Make sure that your luggage is clearly labelled with the nametag provided. In case of any issues with the luggage transfer, please contact Nacho on (+34) 606 109 765.
Your bike fitting is scheduled for Sunday, 28th December at 9am with our local partners Papagayo Bike in Hotel Sands Beach Resort (Avenida de las Islas Canarias, 18). In case of any issues, please call Nacho on +34 606 109 765 or +34 679 955 947.
Please note that cyclists themselves are expected to deal with minor problems such as punctures. Please call us if you are not feeling well and can’t ride or if you need to be transferred due to weather conditions.
Call the Bike Spain Tours office on +34 915 590 653, or out of office hours call +34 677 356 586. We will get you where you need to be and get you the help you need.
Please be aware that Spaniards follow a very particular routine in terms of their daily meals, and this is often strictly enforced by restaurant opening hours, especially in small towns!
You can expect restaurants to be open for lunch from approximately 1:30pm – 4pm. Many places will offer a menú del día: a set menu with 2/3 options for each course, usually including a drink, bread and dessert or coffee. Remember that lunch is the main meal of the day in Spain.
Dinnertime in Spain is any time from 8pm onwards. Dinner in Spain is typically a lighter meal.
Lanzarote isn’t just about stunning volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches—it’s also a paradise for food lovers. Whether you’re dining in a rustic inland village or at a breezy seaside restaurant, here are the top dishes and drinks you won’t want to miss:
Papas arrugadas con mojo: “Wrinkled” salt-boiled baby potatoes, typically served with two types of mojo sauce:
Sancocho Canario: A traditional salted fish stew (often sea bream or grouper) served with sweet potatoes, gofio (see below), and mojo.
Gofio: Roasted corn or wheat flour, a staple of the Canarian diet. It’s often served mixed with soups or milk, or used to thicken stews.
Grilled local fish: Fresh catch like vieja (parrotfish), cherne (grouper), or lubina (sea bass), simply grilled and seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and lemon.
Puchero Canario: A hearty Canarian stew with meat (usually pork or beef), chickpeas, corn on the cob, potatoes, and local vegetables.
Ropa vieja: A slow-cooked dish of shredded meat (usually chicken or beef) with chickpeas and vegetables, seasoned with garlic and spices.
And for something sweet:
Bienmesabe: A rich, traditional dessert made with ground almonds, honey, egg yolks, and cinnamon, often served with ice cream.
Frangollo: A creamy dessert made from cornmeal, milk, sugar, lemon zest, and raisins.
And to wash it all down:
Malvasía Volcánica wine: A unique white wine made from grapes grown in volcanic soil, particularly from the La Geria region—dry, mineral, and aromatic.
Ron miel (Honey rum): A sweet Canarian liqueur made with rum and honey. Great as a digestif or in cocktails.
Barraquito: A multi-layered coffee drink with condensed milk, espresso, frothed milk, and a touch of Licor 43, often garnished with lemon zest and cinnamon.
Please note that tap water on Lanzarote is not drinkable. You can purchase water at your hotel, or at nearby supermarkets.
Click here for our packing suggestions for a self-guided bike tour.
Click here for our recommendations for cycling safely and legally in Spain.
Click here for our recommendations on what to do if you experience mechanical issues with your bike during your tour.
Saturday, 27th December: Costa Teguise
Arrival day
Accommodation: Sands Beach Resort
Hotel services: Bar, restaurant, swimming pool, gym, spa, laundry, garden
Welcome to Lanzarote, and the start of an amazing tour!
Please request your route documentation from the hotel reception upon arrival.
Click here for our Google Maps list of recommendations in Costa Teguise.
Spend the afternoon on one of the picture-postcard beaches: Playa del Jablillo, Playa de las Cucharas, Playa Bastian or Playa El Ancla.
Get your first taste of César Manrique’s architectural genius with a visit to the Pueblo Marinero shopping centre, designed to look like a miniature version of a traditional Lanzarote village.
Stretch your legs with a hike up the extinct Montaña Corona volcano (approx. 5km each way), or along the popular Los Ancones clifftop path.
Your hotel has its own restaurant; however, if you would like to explore Costa Teguise further, we recommend the following options:
Restaurante Villa Toledo: A beachfront restaurant with lovely sea-views, offering fresh seafood, Mediterranean dishes and cocktails. Open daily from 1pm – 10pm.
El Navarro — A well-rated spot for Spanish/ Mediterranean cuisine; good for a relaxed dinner, often chosen for quality and atmosphere. Open Mon – Say 6:30pm – 10pm.
Sunday 28th December: Costa Teguise
Route: 53.5 km/33.2 miles
Elevaton: +878 m/+2880 ft
Accommodation: Sands Beach Resort
Hotel services: Bar, restaurant, swimming pool, gym, spa, laundry, garden
Meals included: Breakfast
9am: Bike fitting with our local partners Papagayo Bike. Their offices are located in Hotel Sands Beach Resort (Avenida de las Islas Canarias, 18). In case of any issues, please call Nacho on (+34) 606 109 765 or (+34) 679 955 947.
Next, it’s time to start cycling!
Your route takes you over the foothills of the spectacular Montaña de Tinaguache and through the town of Guatiza, where you can visit the impressive Jardín del Cactus (open daily 10am – 4:30pm), César Manrique’s last great work on the island.
Next, you will follow the coastline through the picturesque fishing villages of Arrieta and Punta Mujeres until you reach the picturesque village of Haría.
This route heads south-west from Haría. A 5km climb takes you up to the Mirador Barranco del Chafarís, a magnificent viewpoint over the eastern coastline of the island and the village of Haría, surrounded by palm trees with a backdrop of volcanoes, including Monte Corona. A little further on, the Ermita de la Virgen de las Nieves offers spectacular views over the south of the island, the volcanoes of Timanfaya, and in the distance the island of Fuerteventura. A long descent leads you back to Costa Teguise.
Bike shops
Costa Teguise: Papagayo Bike. (+34) 636 130 386. Open Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm, Sat 8am – 2pm, Sun 9am – 1pm
Arrieta: Arrietabike. (+34) 605 255 159. Open Mon – Fri 9am – 12:30am/3:30pm–5:30pm, Sat 9am – 1pm
Monday 29th December: San Bartolomé
Route: 37.9 km/23.6 miles
Elevation: +663m/+2176 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Rural Finca La Florida
Hotel services: Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa, laundry, garden
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Today’s route takes you out of Costa Teguise, following the quiet roads inland as the sea breeze fades and the scenery quickly turns volcanic. The ride to Tahiche is smooth and gently rising, with black lava fields and white houses creating strong contrasts.
Your first recommended stop is the Fundación César Manrique (open daily 10am – 6pm). This unique building was designed by Lanzarote’s most famous architect, and was his home for two decades. The house was built around a lava coulee, and the lower floor is comprised of five natural volcanic bubbles, connected by tunnels excavated into the lava.
Continue toward Nazaret on a steady, manageable climb, gaining views over wide valleys and sculpted rock formations. Here, you can visit the LagOmar Museum, a spectacular house that once belonged to actor Omar Sharif, built around a lava quarry and using wood salvaged from shipwrecks found off the coast of Lanzarote, which houses one of the island’s most unique restaurants (open Tue – Sun, 12pm – 11:30pm).
Your next stop is the pretty village of Teguise. Here, we recommend a visit to the Castillo de Santa Barbara (open Tue – Fri and Sun, 10am – 3pm), a 14th century castle perched on the rim of a volcanic crater and which now houses a museum dedicated to the history of piracy.
In Mozaga, we recommend a visit the Casa Museo del Campesino (open daily, 10am – 6pm, restaurant open 12pm – 4pm), Manrique’s tribute to the hard-working farmers of Lanzarote, and guarded by the architect’s Monument to Fertility, a curious sculpture created from boat water tanks.
The route continues through the town of San Bartolomé, home to Museo Etnografico Tanit (open Mon – Sat, 10am – 2pm), a former 18th century mansion which provides a fascinating insight into everyday life in historical Lanzarote.
From here, you’ll visit the traditional white town of Montaña Blanca, named after the volcano that overlooks the village, and Masdache, where we recommend a visit to Bodega El Grifo (open Mon – Fri 10:30am – 6:30pm), an innovative winery set in a lava field and which boasts its own museum.
The final stretch is short and easy, ending at Hotel Rural Finca La Florida, surrounded by vineyards with views toward the island’s central volcanoes.
Bike shops
San Bartolomé: Más Deportes Lanzarote. (+34) 928 522 845. Open Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm, Sat 9am – 1pm
We highly recommend a visit the Casa Museo del Campesino (open daily, 10am – 6pm, restaurant open 12pm – 4pm), Manrique’s tribute to the hard-working farmers of Lanzarote, and guarded by the architect’s Monument to Fertility, a curious sculpture created from boat water tanks.
Your hotel has its own excellent restaurant; however, for an authentic local experience, we recommend the local teleclub (open Tue – Sat 1pm – 10pm/Sun 1pm – 5pm), where you can enjoy simple local food alongside the locals.
Tuesday 30th December: San Bartolomé Loop
Route: 36.2 km/22.5 miles OR 45.9 km/28.5 miles
Elevation: +419 m/+1374 ft OR +487 m/+1598 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Rural Finca La Florida
Hotel services: Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa, laundry, garden
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Today you can choose to relax in the charming town of San Bartolomé, or enjoy a loop ride through Lanzarote’s volcanic interior to the coast.
The cycle route takes you through volcanic badlands to the small hermitage of the Virgen de los Dolores (also known as Our Lady of the Volcanoes). This Virgin is said to have played a miraculous role in the eruptions of 1730-36 and 1824.
Just beyond the hermitage, you’ll pass by the volcanic crater of Guiguan, now used to cultivate crops and boasting its very own bodega (open Mon – Fri 12:30pm – 2pm/4pm – 6pm, Sat 12:30pm – 2pm).
Optionally, you can extend your route to the surfer paradise of La Santa and into the desert-like landscape of El Jable, with views of a volcanic chain to your left, all the way to the beautiful beach of Famara.
Bike shops
La Santa: Pro Bici La Santa. (+34) 646 625 130. Open Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 31st December: Playa Blanca
Route: 47.3 km/29.4 miles OR 57.9 km/36 miles
Elevation: +338 m/+1110 ft OR +474m/+1556 ft
Accommodation: Elba Premium Suites
Hotel services: Bar, restaurant, swimming pool, spa, gym, laundry
Meals included: Breakfast and gala dinner
Today, you can choose between two options for your ride to Playa Blanca:
Short route:
Today’s route takes you out of San Bartolomé and 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.
In the heart of the park, you will find the Centro de Visitantes e Interpretación de Timanfaya (open 9am – 4pm), which houses an interactive exhibition about the eruptions. Nearby, you’ll find the fascinating Islote del Hilario (open 9am – 4pm), one of the few “islands” of original vegetation that escaped the lava flows of the eruptions in the 18th century, and which houses the park’s visitor centre, and El Diablo restaurant (open daily until 4:15pm), whose kitchen is powered by volcanic heat.
Visiting Parque Nacional de Timanfaya
Please note that since Timanfaya is a protected national park, it is not permitted to visit on foot or by bike. If you would like to visit the park (highly recommended), you should leave your bike at the visitor centre on Islote del Hilario, and purchase a ticket for the Ruta de Vulcanes bus ride, which takes you through the spectacular volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya.
From Timanfaya, you’ll head down to the south of the island, and the seaside village of Playa Blanca.
Long route:
As you leave Timanfaya, you’ll head west to visit the unique seaside volcanic crater of El Golfo, where you’ll find a bright green natural pool surrounded by black sand known as El Charco de los Clicos. This is the perfect place to stop for a seafood lunch! We recommend Casa Rafa Restaurante De Mar (open Tues – Sat, 12pm – 4:30pm).
Continue along the coastline, marvelling at the contrasts created when volcanic lava reached the sea: the black lava, the blue sea with white waves, and the red volcanoes. Pass by the colourful Janubio salt flats and the bright green Laguna de Janubio before finishing your ride in Playa Blanca.
In the evening, enjoy a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at the hotel! Please note that the following dress code applies:
Men: Dress pants and a shirt; a jacket is optional but welcomed.
Women: Cocktail dress, elegant outfit, or any similar evening attire.
Footwear: No specific type of shoe is required, but we ask that swimwear, flip-flops, or beachwear be avoided.
Bike shops
Playa Blanca: Papagayo Bikes. (+34) 606 109 765. Open daily 9am – 5pm
Spend the afternoon at the beach, or strolling along the seafront boulevard.
Your hotel has its own excellent restaurant; however, if you would like to explore Playa Blanca further we can suggest the following options:
La Katedral (open daily until 11pm): Relaxed seafront spot with homemade tapas.
Casa Carlos (open Wed – Mon, 6:30pm – 10pm): Elegant seafront option with stunning sunset views.
Thursday 1st January: Playa Blanca
Route: El Golfo 40 km/24.8 miles
Elevation: +524 m/+1720 ft
Accommodation: Elba Premium Suites
Hotel services: Bar, restaurant, swimming pool, spa, gym, laundry
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Please note that January 1st is a public holiday in Spain! As a result, certain attractions, restaurants and shops may be closed, or operating a reduced timetable.
Today, you can cycle to the unspoilt beaches of Papagayo, considered to be the best in Lanzarote or enjoy a relaxed coastal cycling loop with a stop for a seafood lunch at El Golfo,.
El Golfo Loop:
On this route, you’ll follow the coast through Playa Blanca, and then up along the inland road to the tiny hamlet of La Hoya, originally built for the salt flat workers and boasting great views over the Janubio salt flats, as well as an interesting gastronomy that is a result of the proximity to the sea and the natural salt. After cycling all the way around the salt flats, you’ll follow the coastline up to the seaside volcanic crater of El Golfo, the perfect place to enjoy a seafood lunch!
Bike shops
Playa Blanca: Papagayo Bikes. (+34) 606 109 765. Open daily 9am – 5pm
Friday 2nd January: Arrecife
Route: 38.3 km/23.8 miles
Elevation: +517 m/+1695 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Lancelot
Hotel services: Bar, restaurant, swimming pool, gym, laundry
Meals included: Breakfast
From Playa Blanca, you’ll head across the dramatic hills of Femés before heading to the wine country of La Geria, where successive volcanic eruptions have created a fertile plain, perfect for growing grapevines. The lava vineyard cultivation in La Geria has created a fascinating landscape that is unique in the world, as well as producing some excellent wines. If you’d like to sample some of the local vintage, we recommend a stop at Bodega la Geria (open daily 10:30am – 7pm), Bodega Rubicón (open daily 10am – 7pm) or El Chupadero wine and tapas bar (open Wed – Sat, 1pm – 10pm), which offers fabulous views over the volcanic vineyards.
From here, you’ll descend to the coast, and enjoy a pleasant seafront ride from Puerto del Carmen to Arrecife.
Upon arrival, please leave your bikes with reception for collection.
Click here for our Google Maps list of recommendations in Arrecife.
Stroll around Charco San Ginés, a natural seawater lagoon located right at the heart of the city where you can admire historic buildings and fishing boats, or enjoy a seafood lunch.
Castillo de San Gabriel: This historic fortress now houses the Arrecife History Museum (open Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm and Sat 10am – 2pm).
Castillo de San José: Fortress boasting fabulous views and housing the International Museum of Contemporary Art (open daily 11am – 6pm).
Located in Plaza de Las Palmas, the charming Iglesia de San Ginés (open daily 9am – 1pm/4pm – 8pm) showcases traditional Canarian architecture.
For dinner, we highly recommend the top floor restaurant at your hotel, which offers fantastic views and is the perfect place to watch the sunset.
If you would like to explore Arrecife further, we can recommend the following:
In the port area near Charco de San Ginés, we can find Restaurante Cala by Luis León (open Wed – Mon 1pm – 11pm), which serves up excellent local food in a picturesque setting.
Nearby, marine-themed El Charco Vivo (open Mon – Sat, 7:30am – 4pm) is a fantastic choice for a seafood lunch.
For a cosy lunch or dinner, La Puntilla (open Tue – Say, 1pm – 4pm/8pm – 10:30pm) serves up seasonal local fare with great views.
Saturday, 3rd January
Departure day
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our services come to an end. We hope that you have enjoyed your tour of Lanzarote!
