Island in Canary Islands, Spain
Lanzarote for solo travelers
Is Lanzarote good for solo travel?
Volcanic island of black-sand beaches, César Manrique buildings and vineyards, with year-round sun and trade winds. Relaxed and photogenic; a car is almost essential and the nightlife is limited.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Common in tourist areas |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Resorts are friendly; avoid empty beaches after dark and book taxis at night. |
How to meet people in Lanzarote
Surf and kitesurf schools in Famara and Costa Teguise, dive centres in Puerto del Carmen, hiking groups, social hostels and yoga retreats.
Good things to do alone
- Walk the Timanfaya lava fields on a guided trek
- Visit Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes
- Surf or hike at Famara beach
- Taste La Geria wines at a volcanic vineyard
- Cycle the coastal route near Puerto del Carmen
Where to stay in Lanzarote
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Puerto del Carmen | Beach resort with restaurants, diving and nightlife |
| Costa Teguise | Wind and kite sports, quiet resort, close to Arrecife |
| Playa Blanca | Calmer south resort and ferry to Fuerteventura |
| Arrecife | Island capital: cheaper rents, local life, fewer tourists |
| Haría and Teguise | Inland villages; quiet, artistic, car-dependent |
Solo travel across Spain
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Madrid | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Valencia | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Málaga | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Gran Canaria | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa del Sol | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Palma | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Las Palmas | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| San Sebastián | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Seville | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Mallorca | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Ibiza | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Tenerife | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Granada | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Lanzarote | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bilbao | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Alicante | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Fuerteventura | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Cádiz | 4/5 | Limited |
| Santiago de Compostela | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa Blanca | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa Brava | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Maspalomas | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Sitges | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Salamanca | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Córdoba | 3/5 | Limited |
| Marbella | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Menorca | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Toledo | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Benidorm | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
Quick answers
Is Lanzarote good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Volcanic island of black-sand beaches, César Manrique buildings and vineyards, with year-round sun and trade winds.
How do you meet people in Lanzarote?
Surf and kitesurf schools in Famara and Costa Teguise, dive centres in Puerto del Carmen, hiking groups, social hostels and yoga retreats. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Lanzarote?
Common in tourist areas.
Is Lanzarote safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Resorts are friendly; avoid empty beaches after dark and book taxis at night.
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Sources
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