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Lanzarote Volcanoes to Corralejo: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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5
days
150 km
distance
5.0 h
in transit
17
curated stops

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Day 1 Arrecife

3 curated stops
Transit
0h19
Finish
~11:55
Temperature
16.2°C–18.6°C 💨
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
Charco de San Ginés search
Enjoy the tranquil lagoon surrounded by cafes and bridges.
50 min · Arrecife
10:05
Iglesia de San Ginés read more map ↗
Admire the historic tower and serene parish church ambiance.
50 min · Arrecife
open: Daily 09:00-13:00, 17:00-20:00
11:05
Discover contemporary art in this remastered fortress museum.
50 min · Arrecife · Museum adult €5, child €2.50
open: Museum daily 11:00-18:00, castillo to 23:00
Overnight here
e.g. La Casita de Arrecife Hostel · Gran Hotel

Day 2 Around Arrecife

3 curated stops
Transit
0h12
Finish
~11:50
Temperature
16.2°C–18.6°C 💨
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
Calle León y Castillo search map ↗
Stroll along this pedestrianized street lined with old architecture.
50 min · Arrecife
10:00
Castillo de San Gabriel read more map ↗
Explore the island fortress turned local history museum by the harbor.
50 min · Arrecife
open: Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-14:00
11:00
Faro Punta de la Lagarta search map ↗
Take in the harbor views from this simple but scenic lighthouse.
50 min · Arrecife
Overnight here
e.g. La Casita de Arrecife Hostel · Gran Hotel

Day 3 Timanfaya

3 curated stops
Transit
1h06
Finish
~14:25
Temperature
16.2°C–18.6°C 💨
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.0h
09:45
Timanfaya Route of the Volcanoes cactlanzarote.com map ↗
See Timanfaya’s protected volcanic core on the official coach circuit from Islote de Hilario.
90 min · Timanfaya · €30 adult; current concessions apply
open: daily 09:30-15:45; timed online ticket required
11:30
La Gería read more
Stroll through vineyards carved into volcanic slopes.
50 min · Timanfaya
12:35
El Golfo read more
Relax in a quiet coastal village with rugged black-sand beaches.
50 min · Timanfaya
13:25
Restaurante El Diablo cactlanzarote.com map ↗
Dine using heat from an active volcano in a unique setting.
60 min · Timanfaya
open: Daily 12:00-16:00
Overnight here
e.g. Timanfaya Cottage · Hotelito La Era

Day 4 Playa Blanca

3 curated stops
Transit
1h11
Finish
~14:25
Temperature
16.2°C–18.6°C 💨
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.0h
09:30
Castillo de San Marcial de Rubicón de Femés search map ↗
See the stubby tower that once guarded against pirates by the marina.
50 min · Playa Blanca
10:30
Papagayo coast and beach approach turismolanzarote.com map ↗
Follow the signed approach into Los Ajaches for Papagayo’s sheltered cove and coastal landscape.
90 min · Playa Blanca · Motor-vehicle access charge applies; confirm current amount
12:35
Faro de Punta Pechiguera search map ↗
Gaze out at Fuerteventura and the sunset from the gaunt white lighthouse.
50 min · Playa Blanca
13:25
Sabor Venezolano Arepera Bar search map ↗
Enjoy stuffed maize patties, vibrant Venezuelan arepas at this bar.
60 min · Playa Blanca
open: Tue-Sat 10:00-22:00
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel SBH Royal Mónica · H10 Rubicon Palace

Day 5 Corralejo

2 curated stops
Transit
2h11
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
16.3°C–18.7°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.0h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 09:00–09:00
    Transfer
    Playa Blanca
    Continue in the same separately arranged road vehicle and keep the confirmed vehicle-ferry booking with you.
    Planning allowance: 0 min
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  2. 09:00–09:15
    Road estimate
    Playa Blanca → Playa Blanca vehicle-ferry terminalCheck source
  3. 09:15–10:00
    Transfer
    Playa Blanca vehicle-ferry terminal → Playa Blanca vehicle-ferry boarding lane
    Allow for vehicle check-in, final registration verification, loading and the booked departure.
    Planning allowance: 45 min
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  4. 10:00–10:35
    Ferry
    Playa Blanca vehicle-ferry boarding lane → Corralejo vehicle-ferry terminal
    Cross the Bocaina Strait with the vehicle on a booked vehicle-capable sailing.
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  5. 10:35–10:50
    Road estimate
    Corralejo vehicle-ferry terminal → CorralejoCheck source
10:50
Corralejo sand dunes search map ↗
Expansive dunes offer a desert-like walk with the ocean nearby.
90 min · Corralejo
12:45
Corralejo old harbour and coastal walk visitfuerteventura.com map ↗
Walk Corralejo’s older fishing quarter and harbour before the dunes.
75 min · Corralejo
14:00
Avenidas search map ↗
Savor excellent seafood, including giant paella platters.
60 min · Corralejo · US$21-30 (price listed 2010)

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