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.

April in Lanzarote

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

April is a month of transition in Lanzarote.

After the more active rhythm of previous months, the island slows down slightly. The light changes, the days get longer, and the landscape begins to show clear signs of a new phase.

It’s a good time to explore the island without rushing, with more space and quiet, observing how everything gradually starts to shift.

The landscape in April

The landscape in Lanzarote in April changes in a subtle but noticeable way.

In many areas, green is still present, as this year the rains seem to have no end. It is not a strong or uniform green, but scattered and irregular, closely linked to what these rains have left behind.

In the agricultural landscape, this shift is clearly visible in the vineyards. The vines begin to bud, the first leaves appear and, in some cases, the first flowers too. It is a delicate stage in the vine’s cycle, where everything is just starting to take shape.

The contrast between the rofe, the volcanic stone and the first green tones creates a very characteristic image of this month: an island that is not at its most extreme, but in balance between what it was and what is yet to come.

Wine in April

April marks the beginning of a new phase in Lanzarote’s vineyards.

After the end of pruning and the close of winter harvest in some very specific plots, the vine enters its growth stage. Buds develop, the first leaves appear, and the future grapes begin to take shape.

It is a key moment in the vegetative cycle, even if it often goes unnoticed. This is where the harvest starts to be defined, in a fragile stage that still depends heavily on environmental conditions.

In the vineyards, work continues steadily, but without the visibility of other times of the year. There is no harvest, no major activity, but a strong focus on detail.

For those visiting Lanzarote at this time, the vineyard is not understood through action, but through observation. Everything is beginning, and that is also part of experiencing wine on the island.

Experiences that make sense this month

April is a month that invites you to explore the island at a slower pace.

It’s an ideal time for walking, with mild temperatures and a landscape in transition. Routes allow you to understand how the different parts of the island connect, from the greener north to the more arid southern areas.

Throughout the month, I continue guiding groups through experiences that combine hiking and interpretation of the territory. At the beginning of April, multi-day walks allow you to cross the island and understand its diversity from within. Towards the end of the month, the focus shifts slightly towards experiences that combine nature and culture.

Beyond the island itself, April is also a month of learning. This year, I will attend the Canary Islands Agroenotourism Congress in El Hierro, an opportunity to continue exploring the relationship between wine, territory and the way we travel.

Because exploring Lanzarote is not just about moving through space. It is about understanding what lies behind each landscape.

Local life in April

April brings back a quieter rhythm to Lanzarote.

After the activity of previous weeks, the island returns to its everyday pace. Villages feel calmer, places are less crowded, and local life becomes more visible again.

It’s a good moment to observe a side of the island that is not always obvious. Markets, small shops, local bars… places where daily life continues beyond the tourist calendar.

For visitors, the experience shifts. It’s not just about seeing places, but about understanding how people live in them.

April does not try to impress. It invites you to look more closely.