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. 

Each month, you’ll find practical recommendations to understand the landscape, choose the best times for walking and discover the connection between wine, the land and local life.

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.

Lanzarote in August

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

August is one of the most important months in Lanzarote’s agricultural calendar because the grape harvest is under way. Throughout the month, grapes are picked across the island’s wine-growing areas.

Arrecife also celebrates its patron saint festivities towards the end of August, offering another opportunity to discover the history and local life of Lanzarote’s capital.

For walks and outdoor activities, it is best to plan your day early in the morning or later in the afternoon, when temperatures are usually more comfortable.

The landscape in August

August is a good month to see Lanzarote’s wine landscape during one of its busiest periods.

The grape harvest continues throughout the month, particularly in the wine-growing areas of northern Lanzarote and around Tinajo. Not all vineyards are harvested at the same time, as the dates depend on the area and the ripeness of the grapes.

During the first weeks of August, it is still common to see local farmers working in the vineyards. By the end of the month, many plots will already have been harvested and the season will be approaching its final stage.

This is one of the best times of year to understand that Lanzarote’s wine landscape is not simply a visitor attraction. It is also a working agricultural area.

Wine in August

15th August is traditionally associated with Lanzarote’s Grape Harvest Festival.

Bodega La Geria usually organises a recreation of the traditional grape harvest with a camel. On the same day, the chapel of Our Lady of Caridad, located in La Geria, also opens. It is the only day of the year when the chapel is open to visitors.

By the end of August, the grape harvest is usually coming to an end and the first figures for the vintage begin to become available. These figures provide an initial understanding of how the growing season has developed in Lanzarote.

Experiences that make sense this month

August is a particularly interesting month for discovering the connection between Lanzarote’s volcanic landscape and its wines. The route through La Geria allows you to see the vineyards in full activity, with winegrowers harvesting during the first hours of the day.

explains how vines are cultivated in volcanic soil and why this agricultural landscape is so different. Although the grape harvest is taking place, each vineyard and winery follows its own schedule.

This month, I am also organising two special guided tours focused on a different part of Lanzarote’s history: Arrecife and its maritime and fishing past

This walking tour explores how Arrecife developed around the sea and the role the city once played in Lanzarote’s economy. The route passes through the historic centre and explains the evolution of the city, its fishing activity and its maritime past.

• 13 August: guided tour in English.
• Price: €25 per person.

Book the guided tour

Local life in August