Don’t fancy booking a hire car for your next holiday on Lanzarote? No problem! The island’s buses – known locally as guaguas – unlocks the island’s most magical corners.
Embrace a more sustainable way to explore and let us guide you through genuine, exciting itineraries that will make you happy to leave the steering wheel behind for good.
Arrecife: The Island’s Capital
Starting your journey in the capital, Arrecife, places you at the heart of the action. You’ll wake up to views of one of the Canary Islands’ most beautiful marinas. The seafront avenue is a living museum of historical monuments, best admired on foot or by. Switch to ‘chill’ mode, let the ocean breeze guide you.
Birdwatchers, take note: the Kentish plover nests on the islet of Castillo de San Gabriel and is often spotted foraging in the rock pools. For a different perspective, the calm waters of El Reducto beach offer stunning views of the vast Atlantic horizon.
Direct Lines to Beach Paradise
The perks of the capital continue. Right on the seafront, near the city’s Cabildo (town hall), you’ll find the bus interchange. From here, guaguas depart to Lanzarote’s resorts, towns and villages. Simply pack water, a hat, and sunscreen, and jump on a line.
Remember: the journey is as important as the destination. Lanzarote’s landscapes are a unique spectacle. As former island resident José Saramago put it: “The journey never ends. The end of one journey is only the beginning of another.” The Arrecife interchange connects to almost everywhere, with the magnificent beaches of Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, and Playa Honda just a short ride away.
Total Disconnection in the South
Don’t miss Playa Blanca, a fishing village that retains its seafaring soul, especially in the seafront restaurants specialising in local cuisine. An authentic ball of gofio blanched in fish broth, a plate of limpets, or fresh island rock fish are culinary pleasures from another world.
Playa Blanca’s bus station is a key hub with six lines connecting to Arrecife, the airport, Puerto del Carmen, and Yaiza. On Sundays, line 13 runs directly to the famous Teguise market, departing at 9:00 AM and returning at 1:30 PM.
Famara and Mala
The mythical beach of Famara is an Atlantic sanctuary guarded by its mighty cliff face, the Risco. Here, the horizon feels palpable, and the constant roar of the waves calms the walker’s mind. It’s also a world-renowned destination for surfing and other water sports, a place where the combination of powerful nature and absolute freedom is truly understood.
Please note: Famara beach is part of the Chinijo Archipelago Natural Park, home to unique species. The Risco cliffs host around 400 endemic plants, and the nearby sandy areas are a nesting ground for the endangered Canarian houbara bustard. Respect for this fragile habitat is paramount.
From La Caleta de Famara, guagua line 20 connects to Arrecife on weekdays, passing through charming inland villages like Mozaga, Tao, and San Bartolomé.
For a unique experience, the naturist resort of El Charco del Palo offers natural pools and a liberating environment. Hikers can enjoy the beautiful 90-minute rural trail from Haría to the secluded pools of Mala (weather permitting).
La Graciosa
No guide to car-free travel would be complete without La Graciosa. The eighth Canary Island is a world benchmark for sustainability, having completely renounced asphalt. The handful of authorized vehicles are strictly regulated by the natural park. This is utopia made reality.
Reachable by frequent ferry from Órzola, Caleta de Sebo is your gateway. Rent a bike or simply walk to pristine beaches like Las Conchas or La Francesa. Immersing yourself in this community, where humans and nature coexist in perfect harmony, is a profound sensory experience. Put on your hat and leave the noisy world behind.
