{"id":382,"date":"2022-07-23T09:48:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T08:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golanzarote.org\/en\/?p=382"},"modified":"2022-08-28T22:14:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T21:14:04","slug":"things-to-do-in-lanzarote-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golanzarote.org\/en\/things-to-do-in-lanzarote-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Great Things To Do in Lanzarote for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lanzarote<\/strong> is ideal to visit with children, with many great things to do in Lanzarote for families<\/strong>\u2013 quiet, friendly, and with hundreds of activities for little ones.<\/p>\n

The island\u2019s most popular destinations, which are also those with the best leisure offering for children and families include Costa Teguise<\/strong><\/a>, on the east coast; Puerto del Carmen<\/strong><\/a>, in the southeast; and Playa Blanca<\/strong><\/a>, in the south.<\/p>\n

Here are some 10 Great Ideas for Family Travel<\/strong> With Kids to Lanzarote:<\/p>\n

1. Aquapark Costa Teguise<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/span>In the popular town of Costa Teguise, you\u2019ll find this great water park, which is ideal for families.<\/p>\n

about Aquapark<\/a><\/h3>\n

2. Discover the active volcanoes in Timanfaya<\/h2>\n

\"Timanfaya\"<\/span>
\nA fun and cultural activity in one of Spain\u2019s most visited national parks. Timanfaya has dozens of active volcanoes and discovering them on site is highly recommended. What\u2019s more, you can also take a camel ride through a small portion of the park.<\/p>\n

about Timanfaya<\/a><\/h3>\n

3. Rancho Texas Park<\/h2>\n

\"Rancho<\/span>A wildlife sanctuary that is home to dozens of animal species and organises lots of activities for families and children.<\/p>\n

about Rancho Texas Park<\/a><\/h3>\n

4. Hop over to La Graciosa island<\/h2>\n

\"Familia<\/span>La Graciosa is a small island to the north of Lanzarote. You can make the most of your stay in Lanzarote to visit it. It has some of the best beaches in the archipelago, and the journey to the island is an adventure in itself.<\/p>\n

about La Graciosa<\/a><\/h3>\n

5. Submerge yourself on board a submarine<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/span>This submarine dives down into Lanzarote\u2019s waters for an hour and allows you to explore the island\u2019s depths in a safe and fun way.<\/p>\n

about Sub Fun Tres<\/a><\/h3>\n

6. A quick dip on Playa del Papagay<\/h2>\n

\"Playa<\/span>On the Costa del Papagayo<\/em>, in the far south of Lanzarote, there is a series of unspoilt beaches and coves. The most popular is the Papagayo Beach (Playa del Papagayo<\/em>), with hardly any waves and a family feel.<\/p>\n

about the Papagayo Beaches<\/a><\/h3>\n

7. Navigate along the Costa de Papagayo<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/span>Travel by boat to the great Papagayo Beaches, try snorkelling and other activities designed to enjoy as a family.<\/p>\n

about this activity<\/a><\/h3>\n

8. Museum of Piracy<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/span>For centuries, Lanzarote had to suffer invasions and attacks from pirates that caused a lot of damage on the island. The Museum of Piracy brings us closer to that era with all kinds of details. It is in the Santa Barbara Castle(Castillo de Santa Barbara).<\/p>\n

about this activity<\/a><\/h3>\n

How to get around<\/h2>\n

Unsurprisingly, not all points of interest are in the same place, so if you\u2019re travelling with your family the easiest option to move around the island is to rent a car<\/a><\/strong>. Bear in mind that Lanzarote is a small island, and the journey between the two most distant points won\u2019t take longer than an hour, so the drives won\u2019t be too long nor arduous.<\/p>\n

You also have the option to travel by bus, but it won\u2019t be anywhere near as comformable as having your own car. Travelling by taxi is only recommended for occasional journeys.<\/p>\n

The best beaches to visit for Families<\/h2>\n

\"Playa<\/span>The following is a small selection of beaches for families or anyone travelling with children to Lanzarote. They are chosen on the basis of their water quality, their location, their ease of access, and their safety. However, it is important to note that the vast majority of Lanzarote\u2019s beaches are suitable to visit with your family.<\/p>\n