What to do in Lanzarote, month by month

Lanzarote is not experienced in the same way in January as in August, nor is it walked in the same way in winter as in spring.
Landscape, light, wind and local life change throughout the year, and with them, so does the way the island is discovered.

On this page, I share a slow and thoughtful reading of Lanzarote across the seasons: what to observe, which experiences make more sense at each moment, and how to approach the territory with calm and attention. This is not an agenda or a list of plans, but a living guide that is updated month by month to help you understand the rhythm of the island beyond its must-see places.

If you are interested in discovering Lanzarote through its landscape, culture and relationship with wine, you will find here guidance on when to walk, when to pause, when to listen, and how to choose your way of experiencing the island according to the time of year.

January in Lanzarote

This content is designed to help you plan and understand Lanzarote during the month of January.

January is one of the months when Lanzarote can be read with greater clarity. After the pace of the festive season, the island returns to a natural calm that allows the landscape to be observed without distractions. It is not a month of major events or haste, but a time suited to walking, observing and understanding how this volcanic territory works in its everyday rhythm.

The landscape in January

The light in January is lower and more oblique, clearly outlining the shapes of the lava fields, cultivated land and the gentle relief of the island’s interior. After the December rains, the island turns green for a few weeks, and plant species that seemed to have disappeared reappear. This contrast is especially visible in the north of Lanzarote, where valleys and hillsides recover textures and tones that are rarely seen during the rest of the year.
Temperatures are pleasant for walking, and when the wind appears, it becomes part of the character of the month. January is a good time to follow traditional paths, pause to observe the landscape calmly and understand how land, water and climate have shaped life on the island. During this month, the landscape does not impose itself: it allows itself to be read.

Wine in January

In the vineyard, January is a time of rest. The vines are dormant and the fields seem still, although in reality they are preparing for the next cycle. It is an ideal moment to talk about wine without the urgency of harvest, to understand the long rhythms of agriculture and the deep relationship between volcanic soil and local grape varieties.
The wines that accompany this month tend to invite calm conversation: fresh whites, malvasías to be enjoyed without haste, wines meant for sharing and listening. January reminds us that both wine and landscape need pauses in order to express themselves.

Experiences that make sense this month

January is particularly well suited to interpretive routes and long walks. Walking through agricultural areas, vineyards or inland villages allows Lanzarote to be understood through its everyday dimension, far from fast-paced itineraries. At this time of year, places such as the Haría valley clearly reveal the relationship between landscape, water and rural life, helping to understand how the island adapts to the changing seasonal cycle.
It is also a good moment for guided tastings in small groups, conceived as spaces for learning and conversation, without the accelerated rhythm of other months. Experiences in January tend to be quieter and more reflective, focused on observing and understanding rather than accumulating activities.

Local life in January

With fewer visitors and a slower pace, local life becomes more visible. Markets return to their usual rhythm, villages show their daily routines, and the island presents itself as it is, without decoration. January offers the opportunity to approach Lanzarote through this quiet normality, which is often the best way to truly know it.