Lanzarote

Step into an otherworldly paradise in Lanzarote, the most volcanic of the Canary Islands, where César Manrique’s visionary art and architecture blend seamlessly with nature—black-lava fields meet whitewashed villages, the Fire Mountains (Montañas del Fuego) in Timanfaya National Park glow red and surreal with active geothermal zones and “fire demonstrations,” and the emerald-green lagoons of Los Jameos del Agua and the turquoise waters of Playa Papagayo contrast dramatically with jet-black volcanic beaches and rust-colored cliffs.

Explore the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve with its vine-covered La Geria valley (where grapes grow in black volcanic ash), wander the white curves of Manrique’s Jameos del Agua cave-turned-cultural center, hike the lunar craters of Timanfaya or relax on family-friendly beaches like Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen, or simply soak up 300+ days of sunshine in a destination that feels like Mars meets the Mediterranean—all wrapped in authentic Canarian hospitality and a relaxed pace far from mass tourism.

Savor fresh papas arrugadas with mojo sauce, grilled fish straight from the Atlantic, sweet bienmesabe dessert, and crisp Malvasía volcanic wines amid gentle trade winds, starry night skies, and the unmistakable sense of standing on an island sculpted by fire and time.