You’ve just said your vows, and now all you want is a little breathing space. Lots of couples look to the Canary Islands, but Lanzarote has something the others don’t. Its wild, volcanic landscape instantly makes the rest of the world feel far away while its peaceful nature helps you slow right down. Here’s why it’s a go-to honeymoon destination.
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Convenient direct flight options
You don’t need to start your trip with a stressful scramble through connecting airports. Lanzarote has made things simple. Across the UK, more direct flights now serve the island than ever before, with year-round services operating from London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.
Flight times sit around four hours and low-cost carriers alongside scheduled airlines offer flexibility on timings and prices. Want to leave on a Monday afternoon and return on a Sunday evening? You probably can. It’s the kind of practical advantage that allows you to embrace your time on holiday without the stress of working around fixed dates.
Stunning volcanic landscapes & UNESCO Biosphere
Lanzarote doesn’t just give you beaches – it gives you a geographically fascinating landscape to explore. Timanfaya National Park feels like nowhere else. You and your partner can walk through solidified lava fields, feel the heat rising through cracks in the earth, and see the landscape change colour as the sun moves.
Just a short drive away, La Geria has vineyards clinging to black soil, each vine protected by stone semicircles. You can stop at a bodega, sip a crisp Malvasía wine and enjoy a romantic moment together.
César Manrique is the island’s most beloved artist and architect. He left behind a legacy of incredible design woven into the environment. Visit his Jameos del Agua – a volcanic cave turned concert hall and restaurant – or spend an afternoon at his former home, which is carved into lava bubbles.
Romantic resorts, luxury spa breaks & activities
The island excels at creating space for couples to unwind. The Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort offers a dedicated honeymoon package with ocean-view suites, rose petal turndowns and private treatments.
Otherwise, luxury spa hotels such as La Isla y el Mar, a sleek, adults-only hideaway in Puerto del Carmen, are the perfect option. Further north, the eco-chic retreat Finca Malvasía lets you live among the vines, away from crowds.
Couples booking Lanzarote holidays will find a superb selection of adults-only and boutique resort options offering intimate treatments and bespoke honeymoon experiences.
When you’re ready to explore, take a tandem paraglide above Famara’s golden cliffs or cycle through sleepy villages at your own pace. Prefer a slower day? Book a sunset catamaran cruise or enjoy a guided vineyard walk followed by local tapas in the hills.
Additional perks
With average winter temperatures around 17 °C and summer highs near 25 °C, you can honeymoon in February without a coat or in July without melting.
Travelling outside school holidays also means more space on the beach, shorter queues at the vineyards and better value at top hotels. As a bonus, the UK’s upcoming Airspace Design Service (UKADS) promises to reduce flight delays significantly by 2027. This bodes well for an even smoother start to your time abroad.