No one could blame you for just wanting to laze by any of the six pools or the beachfront lagoon at Sands Beach Resort hotel, but if you want to step out and explore Lanzarote by foot, you will find plenty of great walks.

The island government has just pledged 250,000 euros to improving 24 routes to make them easily accessable and well sign posted but there is already enough choice to make the island a walkers delight. In the north you will find Haria, an unspoilt and hilly landscape, walk through the valley of 1000 palm trees and smell the wild flowers that bloom there. In the south Yaiza is a gateway to the Timanfaya national park with it’s walkways through the lava landscape will lead you to hidden gems like El Golfo, the volcanic bowl by the coast.

How about a beachfront walk? 

If the beachfront is more your thing, how about a 9km (5.5miles) walk from Puerto del Carmen to Arrecife. This will take you along the edge of the wide sandy beaches and the rocky coves, passing through Playa Honda and several small exclusive beaches like La Concha. This walk is suited for all the family, and as the main bus route runs parallel to the shore, you can always drop out at any stage and take the easy way home.

For detailed guides to the wonderful walks of Lanzarote, try any of the tourist information centres, there is one in Costa Tequise, a short walk from Sands Beach Hotel. Have fun and don’t forget your camera.