Lanzarote feels like an island in creative flux - raw, elemental landscapes meeting a new wave of thoughtful hotels, quietly confident restaurants and a growing community of artists, makers and hosts drawn to its slower pace of life. The island’s volcanic winelands, dotted with crescent-shaped stone walls and black ash soils, are as visually striking as they are distinctive - and yes, the majority of the white wines from the indigenous Malvaisia Volcanica grape are exceptional.

The islands creative heartbeat flows from the north: dramatic cliffs, endless surf, excellent food and a relaxed, international crowd that gives the island an underlying magnetic energy. Add in wildly diverse microclimates, César Manrique’s enduring influence and a deep respect for the natural environment, and Lanzarote reveals itself as both culturally rich and creatively alive.