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.

July in Lanzarote

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

July in Lanzarote marks the beginning of the summer season. The heat starts to become more noticeable, the days are long, and the best way to enjoy the island is to plan around the cooler hours of the day. Early morning walks and sunset experiences are a good option for discovering the landscape at a slower pace, while avoiding the middle of the day.

The landscape in July

In July, Lanzarote’s wine-growing landscape experiences one of its most special moments: the beginning of the grape harvest. Depending on the year, the winery and the plot, it may start in the first or second week of the month. Early in the morning, the vineyards fill with activity, and the harvest usually finishes early, around 11:00, to avoid the heat. For this reason, in July it is best to avoid routes through volcanic areas during the middle of the day and save them for sunset. During the day, the north of the island can be a good alternative, as it usually feels slightly cooler.

Wine in July

July is also a key month for understanding Lanzarote’s wine. El Grifo is usually the first winery to begin the harvest, almost as a tradition, picking the first bunches to make its sparkling wine while the grapes still retain more acidity. In general, Malvasía Volcánica is one of the first varieties to be harvested, while Moscatel usually waits until the end. The days leading up to the harvest are lived with a certain tension, because the weather can change everything: a strong heatwave can speed up grape ripening and affect the fresh, distinctive character of the island’s wines.

Experiences that make sense this month

In July, experiences connected to the wine landscape make particular sense. The route through La Geria allows you to see the vineyards in full activity, with winegrowers harvesting during the first hours of the day.

It is also a good time to discover Masdache, another wine-growing area of Lanzarote, especially at sunset. At that time of day, the heat eases, the light changes and the landscape shows softer colours. These experiences are designed to help you understand wine through the territory, slowly and at the most pleasant times of the day.

Local life in July

July is also a month closely connected to Lanzarote’s maritime life. In many coastal villages, the Fiestas del Carmen are celebrated in honour of the patron saint of sailors, with processions, music and a strong local atmosphere. Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and La Graciosa are some of the places where this tradition is especially present. If you visit the island in July, it can be a good moment to spend time in a fishing village, check the local programme and understand another important part of Lanzarote’s identity: its relationship with the sea.