Lanzarote Tours

Two very different Lanzarote experiences share equal billing in this half-day excursion. You'll get to spend time mixing with locals in Teguise's Sunday market – the biggest outdoor bazaar in the Canaries – and lapping up the Hollywood stardust of the mythical LagOmar.

More than 360 stalls cram into Teguise's pretty plaza and cobbled streets on market day. So, shoppers will be spoilt for choice with this half-day trip to the island's most popular Sunday market. Expect tables creaking with local foodstuffs, jewellery, paintings and handicrafts. What's more, it's all given a carnival atmosphere by Canarian dancers, hair braiders and panpipe bands.

Just north of Lanzarote's busy beach resorts lies La Graciosa, an unspoiled Canary Island with few cars and no paved roads. Visit this one-of-its-kind island on this full day tour, which also includes a trip to the local market in Teguise. Grab souvenirs and handmade trinkets before a short hop on the ferry for free time to explore La Graciosa in all its glory. Lunch and drinks onboard are thrown in, too.

Swap snowflakes for sunbeams this season and gift yourself a sun-kissed adventure in Arrecife – Lanzarote's bite-sized capital. Despite the balmy temperatures, you'll feel fully festive on this evening trip to Navilan, Arrecife's Christmas fair, complete with rides, market stalls and cozy fire pits. Ana, one of our local guides, says “it's the most wonderful time of the year in Lanzarote. Surround yourself with the festive magic of the fair and jingle your way through the market – the ultimate gift under your Christmas palm tree.”Whether you're after an adrenaline rush on the rollercoaster, or prefer the pace of a classic carousel, there's something for all ages and appetites, and you'll have plenty of time to explore it all. Ride the 32-meter-high Ferris wheel to get your bearings and nab a picture of Arrecife bathed in the glow of twinkling Christmas lights. There's a snowy slope for sledging down, an ever-snowing igloo and an ice-rink where you can show off your triple axel – or just have a shuffle around with the crowd. With the scent of roasted chestnuts in the air, follow your nose to the traditional Christmas market. 22 stalls are brimming with festive favourites, from handmade crafts, decorations and gifts to locally produced cheeses, jams and wines. Ana adds “nothing says Christmas like a roaring fire, so make sure you take a moment to cozy up by the fire pit, grab some marshmallows to toast and maybe a hot chocolate or mulled wine.” After you've had your fill of Christmas cheer, you'll meet up with your guide and jingle all the way back to your hotel in Playa Blanca or Puerto del Carmen.