This plan is perfect for your first day on the island, especially if you’ve just arrived on an early flight and need to fill the hours before check-in. Instead of rushing, take it as an opportunity to land softly.

Head to Levain Bakery in Tahiche for breakfast. A bakery and café that’s quickly become a local favourite (check their opening days before going!). The sourdough toast is simple and perfect, and the brownie is dangerously good, though honestly, everything looks great.

Right nearby is your next destination and a must-visit for anyone coming to Lanzarote: the César Manrique Foundation.
This is more than just a museum, it’s a powerful introduction to the island itself. Manrique wasn’t just an artist; he was one of the visionaries who shaped Lanzarote’s aesthetic and environmental legacy. This house, built into volcanic bubbles, was one of his first homes on the island, and still feels intimate, radical and full of light.

Don’t skip the gift shop, it’s small, but sometimes you find quirky gems: a ceramic piece, a poster, a print.

Midday: Wineries at La Geria

Drive west toward La Geria, Lanzarote’s unique wine region, where vines grow in volcanic ash inside perfectly shaped craters. You can visit Bodegas La Geria, Rubicón, Stratus, Erupción, Los Bermejos... They all have their charm. Order a tapa of local goat cheese, some olives as well and enjoy the views. And if you’re travelling with someone, share a bottle, lunch can last a little longer here.

The landscape looks like nowhere else on Earth and the wine, somehow, is just as distinctive.

If you’re feeling sleepy after lunch, you could always head to Espacio Fenómena and check in but if you’re still up for more, there’s a lovely stop not far away: Playa Quemada.
It’s quiet, a little hidden, and perfect if you feel like a swim. There’s a small sandy area if you want to lie down, or you can just walk along the cliffs and let the sea air wake you up a bit.

Later on, after some rest, head to Arrecife for the evening.
A walk around the Charco de San Ginés at sunset is a beautiful way to end the day. The reflections in the water, the small fishing boats, the soft glow of the lights… it’s calm, local, low-key.

Looking for somewhere to dinner? Ask Gabby for her list of recommended restaurants in the area 😉

This route doesn’t ask much of you. Just you follow your appetite, your curiosity, and the rhythm of the day. It’s a slow landing into Lanzarote: a bit of art, a bit of wine, a bit of sea.

Sounds quite like a journey!