Three days, few kilometres a day, and plenty of time to stay wherever a place deserves it. Famara, La Geria, the north of the island and the southern beaches, without turning the trip into a checklist.
Lanzarote isn't an island to explore with one eye on the clock. In three days you could try to visit an endless list of places. We prefer another way of travelling: drive less, choose well, and leave time to stay when a place deserves it.
This route combines some of Lanzarote's most distinctive landscapes — beach, volcanic vineyards, villages and coastline — designed to be driven in a campervan, without unnecessary stops in between. The philosophy is simple: we show you a route that works. You decide where to stop the clock.
In short: 3 days / 2 nights, relaxed pace, great for couples or small families. Day 1 Famara, day 2 La Geria + Teguise + the north, day 3 Papagayo + the southern volcanic coast. Last updated: August 2026.
The first day doesn't need anything more: pick-up, supplies and Famara. No stops in between.
You pick up the campervan, buy what you need for the weekend, and head towards Caleta de Famara.
Not just one of Lanzarote's most spectacular beaches: it's where you best understand the island's freer character. Surfboards leaning against the houses, surf schools, sandy streets and the Risco de Famara cliff dominating the landscape. Park, put your flip-flops on and forget the itinerary. If you arrive with time to spare, have a swim or walk along the beach; if you arrive later, simply enjoy the sunset facing the Risco, stroll around La Caleta and find somewhere to have dinner.
The day with the most driving, but without turning it into a list of must-see stops.
From Famara, cross the interior to the volcanic landscape of La Geria: vines growing in pits dug into black lapilli, protected by small stone walls. The drive itself is worth it. We recommend stopping at just one winery — a tasting and a brief look at local viticulture — without turning the day into a wine tour.
The island's former capital deserves an unhurried stroll through its streets, squares and small shops. Coffee, a walk, maybe some shopping, and we move on. No set duration.
Continue north. For such a short trip, we'd rather choose Jameos del Agua over also trying to fit in Cueva de los Verdes: quality of experience over ticking off places. It's usually open from 10am to 6pm; in high season (July-August) it's worth booking your ticket online, as capacity can fill up by mid-morning. Always check the latest opening hours and prices at cactlanzarote.com before you go.
After Jameos, slow down. Punta Mujeres and Arrieta are perfect spots to stop, grab a bite, walk by the sea or take a swim if the weather's on your side. This is where the route should give you freedom.
Can be a spectacular way to close the day, taking in views of La Graciosa from the top of the cliff. It's usually open from 10am to 5pm; check hours and prices at cactlanzarote.com. This shouldn't become an obligation either.
Beach first. Then, an unhurried drive along the southern volcanic coast on the way to drop-off.
The last big swim of the trip. Access by vehicle from Playa Blanca is along an unpaved dirt track of about 6 km to the car park (with a per-car access fee managed by the Cabildo). You can also walk there from Playa Blanca in about 30 minutes. Don't pack the morning with a string of stops: swim, walk or just lie in the sun. Papagayo is the plan.
The lunch stop, with views over the Janubio salt flats and the sea. Food, scenery and rest in a single stop. Booking ahead is worthwhile, especially in high season.
A brief, visually striking stop on the volcanic coast, no need to turn it into a multi-hour plan.
A viewpoint and panoramic path over the green lagoon, a designated Natural Reserve: you can't go down to the water or swim there, so this stop is for taking in the volcanic scenery and photos from the marked path.
Save the final stretch for last-minute shopping, refuelling, checking you've got everything, and an unhurried drop-off.
Three different concepts, each with different rules:
Rules vary by municipality, and some areas have explicit restrictions: for example, overnight stays are not allowed in Timanfaya National Park, nor at Caletón Blanco between 10pm and 8am. The Coastal Law also bans parking and driving on the beach sand itself. We don't claim you can freely stay overnight at any specific spot on this route: before staying overnight anywhere, check the local signage. If you have questions about your itinerary, write to us and we'll give you up-to-date guidance.
Some crowdsourced apps such as Park4night list overnight spots submitted by other travellers; it's useful as a reference, but it isn't an official source and may not reflect current regulations. Always check it against the signage on site.
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