Road Cycling Routes near La Santa

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.

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.

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.

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.

From La Santa, the steady climb to Tinajo is a smooth warm-up. Then it’s into the lava fields of Timanfaya, riding through a raw, otherworldly landscape. After a fast drop into Yaiza, continue through Uga and into La Geria, where black ash vineyards and quiet roads create one of the island’s most iconic stretches. The route cuts inland through Puerto del Carmen and climbs again to Tías, a good spot to refuel. From there, roll through Mozaga before a sweeping descent to Famara under towering cliffs. A final rise through Soo brings you back to La Santa.