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The Best Road Cycling Routes in Lanzarote

Discover the best road cycling routes in Lanzarote, Spain. Our curated collection includes 12 handpicked road cycling routes, from shorter coffee rides to challenging all-day rides. The region offers mountainous terrain, perfect for climbers seeking challenging ascents and dramatic elevation gains. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way. Browse the cycling routes map below to find your next ride, or use the filters to narrow by distance, elevation, and difficulty.

12 routes

Southern Route from Playa Blanca

Distance
79.3 km
Elevation
995 m
Difficulty
moderate

Head north from Playa Blanca on the smooth LZ-703, skimming the Atlantic past Janubio’s salt flats. After El Golfo, the road climbs gently to Yaiza, one of the island’s prettiest villages, perfect for a coffee under the palms. From there, ride into the black ash vineyards of La Geria, quiet roads, great surfaces, and unforgettable views. A steady climb to Montaña Blanca rewards you with sweeping panoramas before descending into Puerto del Carmen for food and a breather. Loop back through Uga and the open lava fields near La Hoya to close the day.

Timanfaya, La Santa and Famara from Playa Blanca

Distance
111.6 km
Elevation
1304 m
Difficulty
hard

Leave Playa Blanca and head north through the lava plains of La Hoya toward the steady climb into Timanfaya, surrounded by black volcanic fields. Descend to Tinajo and continue to La Santa, a good early coffee stop by the sea. Follow the coast to Famara beneath towering cliffs, then climb inland to Teguise through Soo and Teseguite. From Teguise, roll through Tahiche and San Bartolomé, both offering solid café options before entering the vineyards of La Geria. Vines grow in volcanic ash behind curved stone walls, with quiet roads leading you through Uga and Las Breñas before the final drop back into Playa Blanca.

Timanfaya from Costa Teguise

Distance
78.2 km
Elevation
828 m
Difficulty
moderate

Climb from Costa Teguise to Montaña Tiguanache on smooth, steady roads with vineyards and volcanic fields all around. Drop into Tahiche for an early coffee, then ride quiet lanes through Nazaret toward Mozaga, where a small volcano and white houses mark a good photo stop. Roll on through Tao and Tinajo as the landscape opens wide. From there, enter Timanfaya and ride through black lava fields and crater-lined roads with barely any traffic. After descending into Yaiza, grab a break in the shaded village square before passing through Uga and into the vineyards of La Geria. In San Bartolomé, a bakery near the church offers a final pastry stop before the ride rolls home across open plains.

Lanzarote Full Loop from La Santa

Distance
143.9 km
Elevation
1917 m
Difficulty
hard

Start in La Santa and ride north through Soo to the cliffs of Famara, where the Atlantic meets rock and sand. Climb through Teguise and into the palm valleys of Haría, with chances to pause in Teguise, Máguez, or Haría before tackling the scenic ascent to Mirador del Río. After a short descent, pass through Yé and Órzola, then head southeast through Guatiza and inland toward the coast near Costa Teguise. From Arrecife climb through Montaña Blanca into the stone-walled vineyards of La Geria. From Yaiza, roll across the lava plains of Timanfaya, then take on the final climb near Tinajo before descending back to La Santa. With over 2,000 meters of elevation and smooth roads throughout, this full island loop delivers Lanzarote’s most dramatic landscapes in one ride.

Timanfaya Coffee Loop

Distance
50.2 km
Elevation
688 m
Difficulty
easy

Begin in Puerto del Carmen with the famous climb up to La Asomada. The road leads you into La Geria, Lanzarote’s wine country, where volcanic soil and sculpted stone walls cradle bright green vines. Pause at Uga or Yaiza for a coffee before starting the long, straight ascent through Timanfaya. As you cross black lava fields you’ll feel the lunar landscape stretch endlessly ahead, with steady grades and sweeping views all the way to Mancha Blanca. The ride through Tinguatón and Montaña de las Nueces keeps you on quiet, scenic roads, surrounded by volcanic cones and deep ochre slopes. Turn south from Conil, dropping into Tías where bakeries and small cafés offer a snack before the fast descent back to Puerto del Carmen. With just over 700 meters of climbing and 50 kilometers of traffic-light roads, this loop delivers volcanic scenery, a classic Lanzarote climb, and plenty of opportunities for refueling along the way.

Teguise and Arrecife from Costa Teguise

Distance
42.5 km
Elevation
468 m
Difficulty
easy

Leave Costa Teguise on a gentle climb toward Teseguite, where smooth roads pass through open volcanic plains and stone terraces. Descend into Teguise and stop in the plaza for coffee and a bocadillo. From there, ride through Mozaga and into San Bartolomé, where local cafés line the route. Climb to Montaña de Zonzamas for wide views over Arrecife and the coast, then drop into the capital for a quick stop along the seafront before heading back to Costa Teguise.

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