A week is enough to get to know Lanzarote properly, without needing to fill every day. Beach, volcanoes, villages, the island of La Graciosa and some deliberately free time.
With a week in Lanzarote, there's no need to rush. This route combines an easy landing day at the beach, a day of volcanoes and wine, the north of the island spread over two relaxed days, a full day on La Graciosa, and a closing stretch between Papagayo and the southern volcanic coast. Designed to be driven in a campervan, with few kilometres a day and real time to stay wherever you like.
Same philosophy as our 3-day route: a few well-chosen plans, not an endless list of places to tick off.
In short: 7 days / 6 nights, relaxed pace, great for couples or small families. Day 1 Famara, day 2 La Geria + Timanfaya, day 3 Teguise + the north, day 4 La Graciosa, day 5 Cueva de los Verdes + Mirador del Río, day 6 Papagayo, day 7 the southern volcanic coast and return. Last updated: August 2026.
Pick-up, supplies and Famara. Same as day one of the 3-day route: no stops in between, deliberately low-key.
You pick up the campervan, buy what you need for the week, and head towards Caleta de Famara.
One of Lanzarote's most spectacular beaches, and 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 for the rest of the day.
From Famara to La Geria, then on to Timanfaya. The main plan for the day now requires advance booking — read this before planning your morning.
Vines growing in pits dug into black lapilli, protected by small stone walls. We recommend stopping at just one winery — a tasting and a brief look at local viticulture — without turning it into a wine tour.
Since 15 June 2026, entry to Timanfaya can only be booked online, for a fixed date and time slot — tickets are no longer sold at the gate. Admission includes the bus tour along the Ruta de los Volcanes (about 14 km, 30-40 minutes), departing from Islote de Hilario. Always check current hours, prices and availability at cactlanzarote.com before planning your day.
Same route as day 2 of the 3-day itinerary: Teguise, Jameos del Agua and the Arrieta coastline.
The island's former capital deserves an unhurried stroll through its streets, squares and small shops. If your route passes through here on a Saturday, the Haría craft market (Saturday mornings only, in the village's main square) can be an interesting alternative or addition on the way north: local crafts and organic produce, with fewer crowds than Teguise's Sunday market.
One of César Manrique's art and nature spaces, inside the La Corona volcanic tube. Usually open from 10am to 6pm; in high season it's worth booking online. Always check current hours and prices at cactlanzarote.com.
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.
A full day on Lanzarote's "eighth island". You leave the campervan in Órzola and take the ferry over.
Two companies run the route — Líneas Marítimas Romero and Biosfera Express — with frequent departures roughly between 8am and 8pm and a 25-30 minute crossing. The ticket includes free, unlimited-day parking in Órzola, so the campervan is safe while you're on the island. In high season, it's worth booking the ferry in advance.
The island has no paved roads and barely any shade outside Caleta del Sebo. Renting a bike (around €10/day) is the usual way to reach beaches like Las Conchas or La Lambra. Bring water with you.
A quieter day after La Graciosa, with Cueva de los Verdes and Mirador del Río as the main plans.
A guided visit of around 50 minutes through this volcanic tube, just metres from Jameos del Agua but a very different experience. Usually open 10am-5pm (October-June) or until 6pm (July-September), with last entry 45 minutes before closing. Capacity is limited per guided group, so it's worth booking online. Check current hours and prices at cactlanzarote.com.
This viewpoint takes on extra meaning today: having visited La Graciosa the day before, now you take it in from the top of the cliff. Usually open 10am-5pm; check hours and prices at cactlanzarote.com.
A brief stop if it's on your way — no need to set aside dedicated time. The afternoon is free around Arrieta, Punta Mujeres or Haría, whatever you fancy.
A beach day, nothing else planned.
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 day with a string of stops: swim, walk or just lie in the sun.
One last early swim if you fancy it, then shower, change and gradually get the campervan ready. The afternoon is for "dry" visits, food, shopping and an unhurried drop-off.
The lunch stop, with views over the Janubio salt flats and the sea. Booking ahead is worthwhile, especially in high season. Closed on Mondays: check the day before you plan around it.
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 from the marked path.
Save the final stretch for picking up some Janubio salt, 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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