Gemma Bowes

The coastal capital of Malta has always been one of Europe’s most beautiful walled cities, full of interesting winding streets and Baroque mansions. Mdina, further north, is even more fairytale-like, with its high bastions and moat. Some parts of Malta are quite overdeveloped, but there are pockets of beauty and characterful villages on both ends. Plus, there are all the unsurpassed ancient temples and cathedrals that really make visiting worthwhile, not to mention all those sublime seafood restaurants overlooking the glimmering Med. Check out our guide to the top neighbourhoods in town. 📍 Discover our essential guide to Malta At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by locals and experts who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

There’s much more to Lanzarote than Brits abroad and English breakfasts. Sure, you’ll find plenty of both, but if you can manage to swerve overdeveloped areas such as Playa del Carmen and Costa Teguise you’ll find a wild wonderland waiting to be explored and adored. This beautiful Canary Island is actually filled with palm-filled towns, gorgeous beaches and delicious fresh fish. Lanzarote is often a love letter to the heart and soul of influential artist César Manrique, with many stunning homes and attractions related to the great man. The best things to do in Lanzarote might surprise you. Here are my top picks.  RECOMMENDED:🌵 The best things to do in Gran Canaria🏄‍♀️ The best things to do in Fuerteventura🗻 The best things to do in Tenerife🏨 The best hotels in Lanzarote Ross Clarke is a Canaries specialist travel writer, based between the Canary Islands and the UK. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Fuja das zonas mais movimentadas como Playa del Carmen: Lanzarote é uma terra maravilhosa, árida e selvagem com muito por explorar. A bela ilha vulcânica das Canárias está repleta de cidades cheias de palmeiras, moradias caiadas de branco, praias, peixe fresco e cactos. Aqui encontrará o toque mágico e indelével do influente artista César Manrique em todo o lado — não só deixou várias casas fabulosas e atracções para visitar, como um legado que impede que todos os novos edifícios tenham mais de dois andares. Faça um passeio pelo norte e pelo interior da ilha e sinta a animada brisa boho de Lanzarote. Recomendado: Bares de Singapura