Surf
from €155
Caleta de Famara
Famara is the cradle of surfing in the Canary Islands: four kilometers of golden sand beneath a 600-meter cliff, with waves breaking almost all year round.
The best activities in Lanzarote
Discover carefully curated experiences for active travelers, families, couples, and nature lovers.
Explore activitiesEditorial guide · Local team in Lanzarote
A Small Island with the Variety of a Continent
Some destinations are visited; others are lived. Lanzarote belongs to the latter. In under an hour by car, you can go from a six-hundred-meter cliff overlooking a golden sand beach to a sea of black lava where the ground still holds heat, and from there to a turquoise bay sculpted by trade winds. This concentration of diverse landscapes, across just 845 square kilometers, is what makes the island an exceptional playground for those who travel with a desire to move.
Volcanic origins shape everything. The Timanfaya eruptions, between 1730 and 1736, redrew a quarter of the island, leaving a territory that today can be explored on foot, by electric bike, or from above—and it’s unlike anything else in Europe. Walking through a malpaís, peering into a crater, or cycling among vineyards planted in ash isn’t just a tourist excursion: it’s a lesson in geology and human ingenuity, because every stone wall you see was built by hand to protect a plant from the wind.
Surrounding it is the Atlantic, and the Atlantic dictates. To the north, Famara receives clean swells for much of the year, having shaped generations of Canarian surfers. To the east, Costa Teguise offers some of the continent's most consistent winds for windsurfing and wing foiling. To the south, the water calms and visibility soars: freediving courses and boat trips find conditions here that only appear in the Mediterranean during summer. Water temperatures range between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius, so the season never truly closes.
Add to that the most cited, yet most underestimated, argument: the climate. Over three hundred days of sunshine a year and an annual average of 21 degrees mean you don't have to plan your trip around the weather. You can surf in January, hike in November, or play tennis in March with the same ease. For athletes, this makes Lanzarote a serious destination: it's no coincidence that the toughest Ironman on the European circuit has been held here for over three decades.
There’s one factor rarely mentioned in guides, but one we value highly: safety and the careful planning behind each activity. The ocean is unforgiving, and the volcanic landscape is more deceptive than it appears. That's why we work exclusively with instructors who live on the island, know every spot in every tidal state, and understand when to change plans. Lanzarote has championed quiet, low-density tourism respectful of the environment for years—it's been a Biosphere Reserve since 1993—and the experiences you'll find in this guide share that same philosophy: small groups, quality equipment, and time to truly enjoy.
Featured categories
Choose how you want to experience the island
Windsurf
from €60
Costa Teguise
Las Cucharas, in Costa Teguise, is one of Europe's most consistent bays: clean trade winds, turquoise water, and a school with over 30 years of history.
Hiking
from €50
All the island
Walk along a dormant volcano, cross a lava field, or gaze out from Risco de Famara with guides who know every stone on the island.
Tennis
from €48
Puerto del Carmen
Seaside carpet courts and renowned coaches: individual, couple, or family lessons during your holidays.
eBike
from €124
La Geria
La Geria by electric bike: vineyards planted in volcanic ash, craters, white paths, and a stop at a winery for a toast.
Golf
from €60
Puerto del Carmen
An 18-hole course amidst palm trees and volcanic rock overlooking the Atlantic, with PRO classes to polish your swing on vacation.
Freediving
from €120
Puerto del Carmen
Freediving in waters with 20 meters of visibility, with official training and a calm that can only be understood once you've experienced it underwater.
Silent Yoga
from €25
Costa Teguise
Yoga with wireless headphones facing the ocean: Marta's voice in your ear, and around you, only the silent volcanic landscape.
Why Benty
Curated, not cataloged
We are not an excursion search engine. We are a team that lives in Lanzarote and selects, tests, and accompanies every experience we publish.
Providers selected one by one
We test every experience before publishing it. If we wouldn't recommend it to a friend, it doesn't make it onto Benty.
Small groups
Small ratios and, for many activities, private sessions. Nobody learns to surf in a group of twenty people.
Real local experts
Instructors who live on the island, with names, faces, and years of experience at the spot where they'll take you.
Premium quality
Up-to-date equipment, valid insurance, punctuality, and a friendly approach. The difference is in the details.
Personal recommendations
Our team helps you choose based on wind, tide, your skill level, and who you're traveling with. No templates.
Direct booking, no surprises
Final price with IGIC included, WhatsApp confirmation from the local provider, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Featured experiences
Our top recommendations right now
Guided volcano hiking
Private or small-group tours through Timanfaya, Corona Volcano or Famara Cliff, with a guide who interprets the landscape.
from €50View experience
Windsurfing in Costa Teguise
Beginner and advanced classes in Las Cucharas, with equipment included and stable wind from May to September.
from €60View experience
Silent Yoga by the ocean
An intimate practice with wireless headphones, at dawn, in natural settings not found in any tourist guide.
from €25View experience
Tennis lessons by the sea
Certified coaches, carpet courts, and sessions adapted to your level, ideal for active couples and families.
from €48View experience
Prices at a glance
Price from per person. Material, insurance, certified local instructor and IGIC included.
| Activity | Area | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Surf class | Famara | from €155 |
| Windsurf session | Costa Teguise | from €60 |
| Guided hiking | All the island | from €50 |
| eBike tour | La Geria | from €124 |
| Private Tennis Lesson | Puerto del Carmen | from €48 |
| Freediving course | Puerto del Carmen | from €120 |
| Silent Yoga | Costa Teguise | from €25 |
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Explore by interest
Who are you traveling with and what are you looking for?
Families
Safe, short, and fun activities that will make kids want to repeat them the next day.
Couples
Plans with views, time for yourselves and that touch of adventure that makes a trip memorable.
Adventure lovers
For those who want to return home with stories, not just tourist bus photos.
Athletes
Train on the island chosen by Ironman: wind, elevation, and clean water all year round.
Luxury Travelers
Private experiences, tailor-made schedules, and providers accustomed to impeccable service.
Wellness
Recover, breathe and return better than you arrived. Wellness with medical and sports criteria.
The destination
Why Lanzarote?
A Climate That Erases the Word 'Season'
Lanzarote is located at the same latitude as southern Morocco, but the ocean tempers any extremes. The annual average is around 21 degrees Celsius; winter rarely drops below 17, and summer rarely exceeds 29. Rain is brief and infrequent, mostly between November and February. Practically speaking: a trip in January and one in June offer the same sporting possibilities; only the nuances change. In winter, the sea is rougher, and the trails are greener; in summer, the wind is more constant, and evenings stretch until nine. No one has to cancel an active holiday because of the weather.
Biosphere Reserve since 1993
The entire island is declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and this decision has shaped its development. There are no skyscrapers, no billboards on the roads, and traditional architecture—white, green, and blue—is maintained by regulation. Much of the credit goes to César Manrique, who turned respect for the landscape into a cultural project. For the active traveler, this translates into something very specific: trails are not overcrowded, natural spaces are protected, and beaches retain their character. Walking through Los Ajaches or the Famara Cliff remains an experience of silence.
An Atlantic with Many Faces
Few places offer such a variety of sea in such a small area. The north and west coasts receive the Atlantic swell and sustain the surf scene in Famara, with sandy waves suitable for learning and challenging peaks for the experienced. The sheltered east coast is a wind laboratory: Las Cucharas has been a European windsurfing benchmark for decades and is now also a wing foil hotspot. The south, more sheltered and warmer, is the territory for freediving, snorkeling, and sailing, with visibility often exceeding twenty meters and a unique underwater Atlantic Museum in Europe. And all of this is less than forty minutes apart.
Walkable Volcanoes
The Timanfaya eruption lasted six years and covered a quarter of the island with lava. The extraordinary thing is that this landscape remains almost intact and accessible: you can climb the Corona Volcano, explore the Caldera Blanca, cross the malpaís of La Corona, or cycle among the hollows of La Geria, where farmers planted vines in the ash and protected them with semicircular walls. It's one of the most unique forms of agriculture in the world and, incidentally, one of the most photogenic electric bike routes out there. The terrain is challenging due to sun and wind, not elevation, so a local guide makes all the difference between a great route and a bad memory.
A Culture of Outdoor Living
In Lanzarote, physical activity isn't a tourist product: it's a way of life. At seven in the morning, people are swimming in Playa Chica, cyclists are climbing towards Femés, and yoga groups are on the promenades. This normalcy means infrastructure is good, and professionals are accustomed to working year-round, not just in August. It's also why the island has become a winter training base for European triathletes, cyclists, and swimmers, and why Ironman Lanzarote is renowned as the toughest on the circuit.
Easy to get to, easy to get around
Arrecife Airport connects daily with major European cities, just fifteen minutes from Puerto del Carmen and twenty-five from Costa Teguise. Internal distances are minimal: crossing the island from north to south takes little over an hour. This allows for something impossible in larger destinations: surf in Famara in the morning, have lunch in the north, and still make it to a sunset yoga session on the east coast. Many of our experiences also include pick-up or are held directly at your accommodation, so you don't even need to rent a car to enjoy an active trip.
Sustainability and mindful tourism
The island relies on a fragile balance: desalinated water, volcanic soil, and natural spaces that cannot tolerate mass tourism. That's why more and more providers work with small groups, durable equipment, and routes that respect marked trails. We apply the same criteria when choosing our partners: we prefer a small school that takes care of its spot over an operator that fills buses. Traveling this way is not only more responsible; it's simply more enjoyable, because you share the landscape with fewer people and learn from someone who truly knows it.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best activities in Lanzarote?
- Our travelers' top-rated activities are surfing in Famara, windsurfing in Costa Teguise, guided hiking in Timanfaya and the volcanic north, freediving in Puerto del Carmen, eBike routes through La Geria, and Silent Yoga at sunrise. All can be enjoyed for much of the year and do not require prior experience for their introductory versions.
- What activities are suitable for families?
- Beginner surf in Famara (ages 8+), tennis lessons in Puerto del Carmen, gentle hiking along the north coast, and eBike routes with flat sections work very well with children. Let us know the ages when booking, and we'll adjust the group, duration, and pace.
- What can you do in Lanzarote without a car?
- Much more than meets the eye. In Costa Teguise, you have windsurfing, golf, and Silent Yoga on foot; in Puerto del Carmen, tennis, freediving, and sports physiotherapy. In addition, several of our experiences include hotel pick-up or are conducted directly at your accommodation, such as personal training or medical fitness.
- Which activities are available all year round?
- Practically all of them. With an average annual temperature of 21 °C and over 300 days of sunshine, surfing, windsurfing, hiking, golf, tennis, eBiking, and yoga are available year-round. Only the nuance changes: more swells between October and March, more wind between May and September.
- What is the best outdoor activity in Lanzarote?
- If you could only choose one, a guided volcano hike at sunset best summarizes the island: a unique European landscape, moderate effort, and a geological interpretation that changes how you see Lanzarote. If you're traveling in summer and seeking adrenaline, windsurfing in Las Cucharas is a sure bet.
- How much do activities in Lanzarote cost?
- A group surf lesson starts from €35, guided hiking from €45, windsurfing from €60, and private or official training experiences (freediving, golf with PRO, private Silent Yoga) are priced higher. All our prices include equipment, insurance, certified local instructor, and IGIC.
- How far in advance should I book?
- During high season (July, August, Easter, and Christmas), we recommend booking one to two weeks in advance. The rest of the year, 48 hours is usually sufficient. All reservations require a minimum of 24 hours notice and can be canceled for free up to 24 hours before the activity.
- Is Benty a booking platform like the big tour websites?
- No. Benty is a curated platform: we work with a limited number of personally selected local providers, with identified instructors and small groups. We prefer to offer thirty excellent experiences rather than three hundred anonymous ones.
Keep exploring Lanzarote
Hiking in Lanzarote
Guided routes through volcanoes and malpaís.
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Surfing in Lanzarote
Classes in Famara for all levels.
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Windsurfing in Costa Teguise
Constant trade winds and turquoise waters.
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Tennis in Puerto del Carmen
Carpet pitches and certified coaches.
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eBike through La Geria
Volcanic Vineyards by Electric Bike.
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Golf in Lanzarote
18 holes between lava and palm trees.
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Freediving and apnea
Official training in crystal clear waters.
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Medical Fitness
Functional recovery at your accommodation.
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Silent Yoga
Yoga with headphones facing the ocean.
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Healthy brunch
Real breakfasts for active travelers.
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Sport Report
Live wind, wave, tide, and weather.
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Not sure which plan is best for you?
No problem, we'll advise you individually. Write us on WhatsApp and we'll create a free adventure recommendation for you. We speak English, German and Spanish fluently.