Lanzarote’s permanent population consists of approximately 100,000 people. At least 50,000 make their home in the region of Arrecife, the island’s capital. The rest live in one of six other municipalities.

  • Arrecife: Most of Lanzarote’s residents live here because of the sizable fish population in the waters off the southern coast. The major port is located in Arrecife, as is one of the surviving colonial fortresses. Other points of interest include the Contemporary Museum of Art, which highlights local artist and hero César Menrique as well as artists from mainland Spain, like Joan Miro.
  • Costa Tequise
  • Haría: The northernmost municipality, Haría is a peninsula with astonishing cliffs and views. Haría is home to Lanzarote’s famous network of underground volcanic tunnels, which also extend under the sea. Several caves within the tunnel, such as the Cave of the Greens (Cueva de los Verdes), have been turned into auditoriums complete with visual and audio systems.
  • Macher
  • Playa Blanca The seafront promenade, is wide and safe with no motor traffic it runs around the coast passing in front of many hotels, restaurants, shops and pubs, Playa Blanca beach has golden sand, with easy access from the promenade, which ends where the port of Playa Blanca begins. Playa Flamingo and Playa Dorada are excellent beaches with golden white sand and calm waters they are near to all the services that the town has to offer.   Papagayo beach is thought to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain and it really is worth visiting despite the difficult journey. There is quite a steep slope to negotiate down to the beach. Also, there are no shops or restaurants near this beach so bring water.
  • Puerto Calero New Marina. A couple of up-market Hotels and Villas  Some nice restaurants. La Trattoria Italian restaurant  is good, the chef makes his own pasta.
  • Puerto Del Carmen
  • San Bartolomé: The smallest province, San Bartolomé houses Lanzarote’s international airport. Monuments, museums, farms and resorts can also be found here, as well as the island’s characteristic volcanic landscapes.
  • Tao 
  • Teguise: The former capital of Lanzarote, Teguise contains many examples of civic architecture from the 1800s and earlier. Since the province spans the entire island, it has two coastlines, on the western and eastern sides. The eastern coast has more beaches, but the western coast has impressive rock formations and views.
  • Tías: The center of nightlife on Lanzarote, this province contains the town of Puerto Del Carmen and most of the island’s clubs and bars. Coves, sandy beaches, and inland volcanic structures make Tías a destination for sightseeing, as well.
  • Tinajo: Tinajo’s soil is nutrient-rich and ideal for growing crops, which is why this province is Lanzarote's agricultural center. The island's most advanced irrigation systems can be found here. If you visit during September, don’t miss the feast of the Virgin of the Volcanoes, honoring a divine woman whose presence supposedly halted a volcanic eruption.
  • Yaiza: The southern peninsula of Lanzarote, Yaiza is full of natural beauty. Most residents of Yaiza live in the province’s central oasis, but there are fishing villages along the coast with breathtaking views. On some parts of coastline there are white sand beaches; on others there are black rock beaches due to volcanic activity.