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Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve

The perfect way in which Lanzarote has managed to integrate its…

Cactus Garden

The Cactus Garden is located at a former quarry for extraction of…

Timanfaya National Park

In Lanzarote, the most easterly of the Canary Islands, Timanfaya…

Jameos del Agua

The artist César Manrique transformed a lava tube to create this…

San José Castle International Museum of Contemporary Art

Created at the initiative of architect César Manrique , the…

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Vineyards among volcanoes

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Intimately intertwined with the legacy of 20th-century lanzaroteño artist and environmentalist César Manrique, Lanzarote is an intriguing island with an utterly extraordinary geology of 300 volcanic cones, eerie blackened lava fields and the occasional bucolic, palm-filled valley.

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Must-see attractions.

Fundación César Manrique

Upon returning definitively to Lanzarote, César Manrique built his spectacular house and creative centre, Taro de Tahíche, into the lava fields just…

Parque Nacional de Timanfaya

Lanzarote's most spectacular sight, the eerie 51-sq-km Parque Nacional de Timanfaya sprawls around the Montañas del Fuego (Mountains of Fire) formed by…

Cueva de los Verdes

A yawning, kilometre-long chasm, the Cueva de los Verdes is the most spectacular segment of an almost 7km-long lava tube left behind by an eruption 5000…

Jameos del Agua

When molten lava seethed through this volcanic cavern around 5000 years ago, the ocean leaked in slightly, forming the startling clear azure lake that…

Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo

Converted into an art gallery in 1976, on César Manrique's wish, the well-preserved 18th-century Castillo de San José houses one of the Canaries' major…

Casa-Museo César Manrique

Frozen in time, complete with Manrique's clothes in the cupboard and personal art collection adorning the walls, the palm-shaded final home of the island…

Piscinas de Punta Mujeres

One of the most magical swimming spots on Lanzarote, this cluster of glittering turquoise natural pools dots the coast in the tranquil whitewashed fishing…

Playa del Papagayo

Hemmed in by the punta's craggy cliffs, deliciously unspoilt and protected Playa del Papagayo is one of Lanzarote's loveliest beaches, with pale-gold sand…

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Lanzarote and beyond

An extraordinary volcanic paradise  with unique and almost abstract beauty, Lanzarote is an island of contrasts that enjoys year-round great weather  and enchants its visitors with spectacular beaches and a legendary art scene .

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Why visit Lanzarote?

Often called the " Island of Eternal Spring ," Lanzarote boasts warm, dry  weather throughout the year, attracting sun-seeking tourists for beach holidays in every season.

Along its 200 kilometers of coastline, the island has its fair share of stunning beaches. From the wildly beautiful Famara Beach  in the north - a favorite for surfers - to the remote and almost inaccessible Risco Beach  to the paradise golden sands of Papagayo Beach , Lanzarote's beaches are a top attraction .

It's not just a pretty face, though! Leaving aside the unparalleled beauty of its Atlantic coastline, Lanzarote is also  nature, culture, and history . From settlement by the Romans to its current status as a  UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve and one of Spain's top tourist destinations , Lanzarote has maintained its welcoming atmosphere and unique character.

The island's cuisine is another reason to book a trip immediately. Indulge your tastebuds with fine wines from the intriguing volcanic vineyards of La Geria , mouth-wateringly strong cheeses from the island's goats, and the spicy mojo sauce found in every restaurant in Lanzarote .

Art in Lanzarote

Lanzarote's culture and geography are intrinsically linked with one man in particular:  César Manrique . A "lanzaroteño" by birth and by heart, the artist dedicated his body and soul to his life's work - the island he called home.

Manrique used Lanzarote as a canvas, merging art and architecture with the spectacular natural landscapes and giving way to wonderful creations that would become some of the island's main places of interest . Don't miss  Mirador del Río , a balcony offering impressive views of the neighboring island of La Graciosa ; the magical volcanic tubes of  Jameos del Agua , or the enchanting  Cueva de los Verdes , among other impressive spaces.

Where to start?

Our  Lanzarote travel guide  will give you all the information you need to prepare for your trip so that once you arrive, all you need to worry about is enjoying yourself!

If you don't know much about the island, the first thing to do is to delve into its legendary history - understanding the past will help you understand the present. Next, check out our practical hints and tips on traveling to the island before discovering which of its  tourist attractions pique your interest and where the  best beaches and coves  are in Lanzarote.

Looking for a place to stay?

Booking your accommodation in advance is the best way to get great discounts. Our detailed guide on where to stay in Lanzarote  will help you decide the best areas to look for hotels or apartments, and our hotel search engine will find you the best deals!

top activities

Guatiza & Mala Buggy Tour Explore two agricultural villages in Lanzarote with this buggy tour of Guatiza and Mala . You'll see salt pans, ravines and prickly pear and cactus plantations!

Enjoy an unforgettable  sunset catamaran cruise in Puerto del Carmen . Discover the stunning scenery of the Lanzarote's southern coast!

La Graciosa Day Trip Embark on a ferry to the island of La Graciosa , one of the smallest in the Canary Islands & enjoy a sailing trip on a yacht to admire its beaches.

Costa Teguise Aquarium Ticket Do you love the sea and marine wildlife? With our  Costa Teguise Aquarium ticket , you'll see numerous aquatic species and learn all about them!

Explore the stunning landscapes of  Timanfaya National Park with this guided hiking tour. You'll discover craters, calderas, and amazing lava tunnels.

Puerto Calero Ferry Visit one of the most luxurious marinas in Lanzarote on our Puerto Calero Ferry . You'll travel to this unique spot and spend the day sampling the local cuisine.

Dolphin Watching in Lanzarote Climb aboard the powerful Biosfera Jet and cruise along the coast of Lanzarote in search of dolphins . Learn all about these wonderful marine creatures!

Papagayo Beach Kayaking & Snorkelling Explore the waters and marine life of Lanzarote with this exciting kayaking and snorkelling activity on the stunning Papagayo Beach !

Complete Lanzarote Tour With Tickets With this tour you can see three of the unmissable Lanzarote sights: the Timanfaya National Park, the Cueva de los Verdes and the Jameos del Agua .

Excursion to Timanfaya and the Jameos del Agua Tour incredible volcanic landscapes on this excursion around Lanzarote  - we'll go to the Timanfaya National Park and the spectacular Jameos del Agua .

On this express tour of the south of Lanzarote you can see the volcanoes of the Timanfaya National Park and discover their famous vines called  lapilli .

Self-Guided La Graciosa Day Trip Enjoy a free day on La Graciosa with this return ferry between Órzola (Lanzarote) and Caleta de Sebo (La Graciosa) . The trip only lasts 25 minutes!

Lanzarote Private Day Trip Explore Lanzarote in our  Lanzarote Private Day Trip . You'll be able to customise the route we follow so you can visit the places that appeal to you most.

You'll fly over the Atlantic Ocean and admire the south coast of Lanzarote on parasailing experience in Playa Blanca. It's the perfect plan for thrill-seekers !

Puerto del Carmen Parasailing Activity On our  Puerto del Carmen arasailing activity you'll be flying high and admire incredible views of Lanzarote's east coast . Ready for an adrenaline rush!

South Lanzarote Excursion Dazzle your senses with the volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya National Park  with this tour of the south of Lanzarote, one of the island's most charming areas.

Sunset Dolphin Watching in Puerto Calero Climb aboard an eco-friendly catamaran and enjoy this sunset dolphin-watching activity . Enjoy a unique route along the coast of Puerto Calero .

Lanzarote Surf School Feel the waves under you and surf to the rhythm of the tide with this surf class in Lanzarote. Learn the basics and dive in headfirst to enjoy this experience.

Yacht to the Papagayo Beaches Sail along the southeast coast of Lanzarote from the Puerto del Carmen dock to the paradise beaches of Papagayo  with  lunch and an open bar included on board !

Casa José Saramago Tour Delve into the life of famous writer José Saramago, Nobel Prize for Literature , on this visit to the home where he spent the last years of his life.

Complete Fuerteventura Tour Sail in a ferry on the Atlantic Ocean and discover the amazing landscapes, dunes, and beaches of Fuerteventura on this excursion.

Puerto Calero by Submarine With this submarine tour you can explore the bottom of the sea on board this most special of vehicles. See the marine life of the Lanzarote coast from up close!

North Lanzarote Excursion Discover the North of Lanzarote with this guided tour, an area full of captivating sights such as the Jameos del Agua , one of César Manrique's works.

Self-Guided Fuerteventura Day Trip With this return ferry between Playa Blanca (Lanzarote) and Corralejo (Fuerteventura)  you can sail in comfort between both islands with a 30 minute ride.

Playa Blanca Jet Ski Tour Want to enjoy the coast of Lanzarote in a fun and unique way? On our Playa Blanca jet ski Tour, you'll speed through the sea and explore beautiful coves .

Aqualava Ticket With this Aqualava Ticket , you'll have lots of fun on the slides and in the wave pools of this fantastic water park in Playa Blanca!

Discover Scuba Diving Experience Dive into a new world: explore the depths of the ocean around Lanzarote with this Discover Scuba Diving Experience and swim alongside incredible marine life.

Lanzarote Snorkel Experience Discover unique marine life while snorkelling with this Lanzarote Snorkel Experience. A perfect way to get to know the great underwater diversity.

Janubio Salt Pans Guided Visit Discover one of the most magical places in Lanzarote on our Janubio Salt Pans guided visit. We'll see the salt pans and discuss their importance on the island.

Self-Guided Fuerteventura Dunes Day Trip Enjoy a free day in Corralejo , checking out the spectacular dunes & beaches of the north of Fuerteventura at your own pace.

Lanzarote Jet Ski Tour Enjoy the unique sensation of riding the waves around Puerto del Carmen with this Lanzarote Jet Ski Tour . Admire the island's impressive volcanic landscape.

Puerto del Carmen PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course Learn to dive with the Puerto del Carmen PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course . You'll explore the stunning seabed of the Atlantic Ocean and learn a new skill.

Papagayo Beach Paddle Surfing & Snorkelling Go paddle surfing & snorkelling with this exciting aquatic activity at Papagayo Beach ! You'll admire breathtaking underwater sights and marine wildlife.

Corona Volcano & Risco de Famara Hike If you'd like to explore northern Lanzarote in a unique way and see a breathtaking natural park, our Corona Volcano and Risco de Famara Hike is perfect for you!

Puerto del Carmen Ferry Join us on a peaceful boat trip along the eastern coast of Lanzarote with our Puerto del Carmen Ferry from Puerto Calero.

Day Trip to Corralejo & Lobos Island Spend an exciting day island hopping and exploring some of the most stunning locations in the Canary Islands on this day trip to Corralejo & Lobos Island .

Playa Blanca Snorkelling Activity Admire the incredible underwater beauty of Lanzarote's southern coastline  in our Playa Blanca Snorkelling Activity . You'll see hundreds of Atlantic fish!

César Manrique Tour of Lanzarote Design, culture and nature come together in the work of local artist César Manrique created on the island . Discover his major works on this tour of Lanzarote.

Los Volcanes Natural Park Buggy Tour Adventure and amazing landscapes await you on this buggy tour of Los Volcanes Natural Park . It also includes a hiking route around the El Cuervo volcano !

Los Volcanes Natural Park Bike Tour On this bike tour through Los Volcanes Natural Park , we'll pedal through the amazing lunar landscapes of Lanzarote. Plus, we'll see a magical sunset

Aquapark Costa Teguise Ticket Have a blast and cool off in the sun at Lanzarote's biggest water park with our Aquapark Costa Teguise Ticket. It'll be fun for all the family!

Lanzarote Sea Trek Dive With this underwater tour, you'll see marine life in its natural habitat like never before. The tour is also apt for those with limited mobility!

Playa Blanca Beginner Scuba Diving Experience Do you want to start scuba diving? In this diving introduction in Playa Blanca you'll learn how to scuba dive as you  admire the Atlantic flora and fauna .

Costa Teguise Aquarium Scuba Diving with Sharks Are you after a thrill? On our  Costa Teguise Aquarium scuba diving with sharks activity , you'll swim with one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean.

Lanzarote Paragliding Flight Join us on this paragliding flight to get the best panoramic views of Lanzarote ! Experience the wild nature of this Canarian island from a unique perspective.

On this visit to the Finca Testeina of the Vega de Yuco winery we'll discover the essence of the wines of Lanzarote and we'll taste two organic wines !

Timanfaya Electric Car Tour Enjoy one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Canary Islands on this electric car tour of Timanfaya . The most sustainable way to see this national park!

El Grifo Winery Tour On this visit to the El Grifo winery, we'll explore one of the oldest wineries in the Canary Islands - discover the wonderous effects of volcanic soil !

Whale & Dolphin Watching in Puerto Calero Come aboard this unmissable Dolphin and Whale watching activity in Puerto Calero  and observe the magnificent mammals in their natural habitat!

Explore the capital of Lanzarote in an exclusive way with this private tour of Arrecife. You'll have a guide just for you and be able to design the itinerary.

Teguise Private Tour Explore the charms of the old capital of Lanzarote  with this private tour of Teguise. You'll have a guide just for you and be able to design the itinerary.

PADI Scuba Diving Course Discover what it's like to breathe underwater with this PADI Suba Diving course . Take the first steps to become an internationally accredited diver!

Puerto del Carmen Beginners Scuba Diving Lesson On our  Puerto del Carmen beginners scuba diving lesson , you'll get to see the Atlantic seabed's marine biodiversity with your own eyes as you learn this sport.

Papagayo Beach Coasteering Experience On our Papagayo Beach Coasteering Experience you'll explore this area's most rugged spots in a unique way. You'll jump from cliffs with a guide's supervision.

Diving Lanzarote: Museo de Atlántico Dive into the deeps of the Atlantic Ocean and discover the exotic wildlife that inhabits the coast of Lanzarote. We'll also visit the  Lanzarote Atlantic Museum .

If you love sports and the sea, this water bike tour from Playa Blanca is perfect for you - a fun way to explore the southern side of Lanzarote . Ready?

Why is our Lanzarote travel guide the best?

Introducing Lanzarote is a guide written by travelers for travelers , and contains personalized advice to help you make the most of your trip to the island. Thanks to our travel guide, you can find the best beaches and coves  and the most popular tourist attractions  in Lanzarote, as well as what to eat and where to stay !

All the information in this Lanzarote travel guide was updated in June 2022. If you find any errors or have any comments, please feel free to contact us .

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Travel Guide To Lanzarote

Nature has been a capricious friend to Lanzarote . First it gave the island a benign climate of warm winters and not-too-scorching summers, coupled with fertile soil and secluded, golden beaches; then it drowned swathes of the best farmland in a tide of lava, swallowing up houses, churches and miles of unspoilt shoreline. It may seem odd that somewhere so geologically restless should turn out to be such a relaxing spot. The beauty of the place is such that you don't have to do anything if you don't want to, other than lazing on velvety soft sand at Papagayo beach with a good book. The Canary Islands make a great winter sun destination.

Where to stay in Lanzarote

Thanks to a quiet revolution in Lanzarote 's tourist industry, several small hotels - usually in converted farmhouses, have recently opened away from the main resorts.

WHERE TO STAY IN TIAGUA, LANZAROTE

CASA LA MOLINA This has a bohemian and slightly camp appeal (witness the heart-shaped lollipops placed on your pillow in the evening).

Telephone: 00 34 928 529 266 Website: www.lamolinalanzarote.com Book now

HOTEL CASA DEL EMBAJADOR

The entire resort of Playa Blanca may have sprung up round the old house since the eponymous ambassador left, but the airy feel of the place and the fabulous setting, right on the shore, between two beaches and with stunning views over to Fuerteventura, mean you hardly notice the surrounding bustle.

Telephone: 00 34 928 519 191 Website: www.hotelcasadelembajador.com ) Book now

WHERE TO STAY IN YAIZA, LANZAROTE

CASERIO DE MOZAGA

This was formerly the summer house of an aristocratic Madrid family who have recently turned it into a calm, elegant, rural retreat. The peaceful whitewashed bedrooms, judiciously scattered with antiques, are clustered round a small courtyard, and surrounded by enchanting gardens, well-stocked with native plants and inviting sun beds. £

Telephone: 00 34 928 520 060 Website: caseriodemozaga.com Book now

Where to eat out in Lanzarote

Sophisticated it may not be, but Lanzarotean cuisine at its best is a thing of joy all the same. Traditional dishes veer towards the hearty: sancocho , salted fish and vegetable stew; the misleadingly named potaje de berros . (watercress soup), which is more meat than watercress and not particularly soupy either; and puchero , reminiscent of French cassoulet . Then there's an array of fabulous rabbit and baby goat dishes, marinated with herbs and roasted. For something lighter, stick to seafood. Even the most basic-looking restaurants can be guaranteed to rustle up a plate of perfectly grilled fish.

CASTILLO DE SAN JOSE Smart locals flock to this Manrique-designed gem in an old Pirates of the Caribbean-style fort for grown-up Spanish and Canarian dishes with a sophisticated twist. Don't miss the curiously irresistible starter of dates wrapped in bacon, coated in gofio and fried. Av. Naos, S/N, 35500 Arrecife

RESTAURANTE COSTA AZUL Try an exquisite snack of fresh-grilled pulp (octopus) or fried calamari (squid). The most famous local speciality, though, is humble papas arrugadas, new potatoes cooked in salt water until the skins wrinkle, served with equally famous red and green sauces called mojos . Gofio (roughly ground corn, maize or barley) crops up in many dishes, but is at its most delicious in puddings such as the wonderfully creamy and cinnamon-scented mousse de gofio . The local wines are perfectly drinkable, especially the crisp, dry whites, but they travel badly. Avenida Maritima, 8, 35570 El Golfo

BODEGA EL CHUPADERO The place to sample a glass or several of the local wine, mopped up with hearty portions of cheese, jamon serrano or lentil soup, while gazing out over the world's strangest vineyards. La Geria, 3, 35570

PARQUE NACIONAL DE TIMANFAYA

EL DIABLO Fabulous views, chic Manrique décor, prompt service from snappily dressed waiters and - the unique selling point - your food grilled to perfection over a volcanic vent. Calle de Charco Prieto, S/N, 35560

ACATIFE Positively reeking of history - it was the first eating house in Lanzarote, Acatife serves up robust local food, including roast kid and rabbit stews, in a central location opposite the church. Plaza la Constitución, 1, 35530 Teguise

LA STRELITZIA Imaginative French dining, for when you've had your fill of salty, wrinkled potatoes. Avenida Guanartem, 55, Carretera Principal

LA ERA Traditional Canarian food at its satisfying best, and an extensive list of Spanish and local wines to boot, served up in the deliberately quaint setting of one of the few farmhouses to survive the 1730s eruptions. Its restoration was an early Manrique project. de la Molina, Calle el Barranco, 3, 35570 Yaiza

What to see in Lanzarote

ADMIRE THE GENIUS OF MANRIQUE

The island's most famous, and favoured, son has left a permanent mark on the appearance of his native land. The Jardin de Cactus, just north of Guatiza, is one of his most glorious creations, a magical amphitheatre planted with hundreds of cacti in all their weird and wonderful variety. Spot the hand of Manrique too, in the huge abstract sculpture called the Monumento al Campesino ('peasant'), not far from a museum dedicated to farming. It's also thanks to him that the old gun emplacement at the Mirador del Rio in the north, looking across to tiny Graciosa island, is now a groovy bar, like something out of an early Bond film, and with a view to die for.

FALL IN LOVE WITH LAVA

You're never far from a volcano on Lanzarote , but the most impressive cluster is in the Parque Nacionalo de Timanfaya, scene of the most recent eruptions in the 1730s and 1824. The Fundacion César Manrique, as it is now, looks at first like a typical one-storey whitewashed village house, but there's a surprise: a lower storey slotted into a series of bubbles in the lava. Elsewhere, Manrique turned a half-collapsed volcanic tunnel into the superb Jameos del Agua. With an underground lake, concert hall, bar and part-time nightclub.

HEAD FOR THE BEACH

Even in November the sea is warm enough for a dip, and with average daytime temperatures in the low- to mid-20°Cs, a spot of sunbathing isn't out of the question either. The more sheltered beaches are on the east coast, so its no coincidence that the three main resorts are also there. But you don't have to share your spot of sand with a thousand package-holidaymakers. Just off the coast road between Orzola and Arrieta, there are sheltered inlets with handkerchief-sized beaches, and Arrieta itself has a pleasant curve of off-white sand and an indoor changing area with showers. At the other end of the island are the five gorgeous beaches that make up the Papagayo reserve. You can go for an all-over tan on the furthest (Playa del Puerto Muelas), but whichever you pick, take your own drinks, food and shelter. For sea with a bit more oomph, join the surfing set at Famara beach or just watch them from the comfort of the long, windswept arc of sand.

VISIT A VINEYARD

A rocky plain covered with black volcanic pebbles seems an unlikely spot for Lanzarote's main vineyards, and even less plausible is the idea that it might be even remotely beautiful. But the world is full of surprises. Drive along the scratch of a road through La Geria and be impressed by the geometry of the vines.

WANDER ROUND TEGUISE

Soothing by day, eerily quiet at night, the former capital is a delightful little town of narrow cobbled streets, with a little square dominated by the distinctive white-topped tower of the church of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe. After dark, the only way you'll know for certain that the place is inhabited is by the babble of cheery voices floating out from behind shuttered windows.

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WATCH THE SUN GO DOWN INTO THE SEA

For comfort and easy access, head to the tiny fishing village of El Golfo and the terrace of the Restaurante Costa Azul (00 34 928 173 199). Not only is it a great spot for relaxing with a drink and a little dish of something - unbelievably fresh grilled octopus or tender squid. If that's not elemental enough for you, take the corrugated dirt track through Timanfaya (you'll need four-wheel-drive) to the remote Playa de la Madera, a tiny black-sand beach surrounded by stark volcanic scenery.

How to get to Lanzarote

AIRPORT The international airport is Guacimeta, which lies between Arrecife (the capital) and the resort town of Puerto del Carmen. Lanzarote lies about 100km off the north-west coast of Africa.

AIRLINES FROM THE UK British Airways (0844 493 0787; www.ba.com ) flies four times a week from Gatwick to Arrecife. Taxis are fine for short journeys on the island; for anything more adventurous, hire a car. Most of the major companies (Avis, Hertz etc) have offices at the airport.

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You have probably landed on this Lanzarote travel guide because you are going to visit this beautiful island. You should feel lucky! Everyone who visits Lanzarote ends up falling in love and you are about to discover why. In this article, I have selected the best tips before traveling to Lanzarote, Canary Islands. In this way, it will be easier for you to plan your trip.

Lanzarote, one of the most beautiful islands in the Canary Islands, stands out for its numerous volcanoes, which you can admire by visiting Timanfaya National Park. However, Lanzarote has much more. Incredible beaches of golden and black sand, mountainous massifs, charming towns, amazing viewpoints that will amaze you and, of course, all the works of César Manrique.

Below, you will find tourist information about Lanzarote: the best time to visit, how much time to spend, how to get around the island, what to see, the best day tours, where to stay and other Lanzarote tips. I hope it helps you plan your trip to Lanzarote. Let's start!

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Best time to visit lanzarote.

Lanzarote is a good destination to visit year round. Maximum temperatures range between 20°C and 28°C. Therefore, no matter what time of year you visit, you can always enjoy a pleasant time.

As for the high and low season on the island, you should know that during the winter months (especially December and January), along with July and August, there are more visitors in Lanzarote. During these months there are more people and prices are higher. The low season is in April, May, June, September and October.

If you want to travel to Lanzarote at the best time, I recommend choosing traveling in September or October. You’ll be traveling in low season, therefore, prices will be lower and you will be able to enjoy the tourist attractions in Lanzarote with much more peace of mind. Also, in September there is less wind in Lanzarote than July or August. Finally, the days are still long and with very pleasant temperatures.

The month of November, along with April, May and June, are also a good months to visit Lanzarote.

How to get to Lanzarote, Canary Islands

The most common way to visit Lanzarote is by taking a flight. If you are already in the Canary Islands or if you are going to bring your own vehicle from mainland Spain, you may be interested in taking a ferry to Lanzarote. Below we’ll review the different options.

Flights to Lanzarote

There are direct flights to Lanzarote from different cities in Spain: Oviedo, Seville, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Malaga, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, etc. There are several companies that offer these routes but Ryanair is the one that offers the most affordable flights to Lanzarote.

I recommend searching for your flights to Lanzarote on Skyscanner , a platform that I always use to compare flights. Once you find the best flight, I advise you to always buy it through the airline’s website.

Travel to Lanzarote on a ferry

If you are interested in getting to Lanzarote by ferry, I recommend you look for the best price on Ferryhopper , a platform that offers routes for different ferry companies.

It is a good alternative if you are already on another Canary Island, such as Gran Canaria or Fuerteventura, and want to continue your trip through Lanzarote.

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How long you should travel to Lanzarote for

The 845.9 km² of space in Lanzarote is full of incredible places which will require your time to discover them all. In my case, I spent a week in Lanzarote, which seems like a good number of days to get a good first impression of the island. Although if you have more time in Lanzarote, even better!

A one-week trip to Lanzarote is very good to get to know the island; however, if you have fewer days, don’t worry. You can still make a good route through Lanzarote for 4 days or so. You will only have to reduce the number of places to visit or increase the pace of your trip.

Places to add to your Lanzarote travel guide

As I just mentioned, there are many places to visit in Lanzarote . The island draws attention for its deserted and volcanic landscapes. Timanfaya National Park is on of Lanzarote’s main tourist attraction.

Another reason why Lanzarote is worth visiting is because it hosts incredible beaches, charming towns, surprising viewpoints and the works of César Manrique, scattered throughout the island. In addition, the free and wild atmosphere that the island offers will completely captivate you.

Best beaches in Lanzarote

Let’s start with the best beaches in Lanzarote. During your vacation on the island, you cannot miss Famara Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, and the beautiful Papagayo Beach, ideal for swimming.

Other beaches that I recommend visiting are Caletón Blanco, El Jablillo, Mujeres Beach, Janubio Beach and Montaña Bermeja Beach. These last two are black-sand beaches.

Beautiful towns in Lanzarote

As for towns in Lanzarote, I recommend visiting Caleta de Famara, Teguise, Haría, Arrieta and El Golfo, where I recommend eating fresh fish by the sea. You can also take a walk through Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote. Here I recommend taking a walk through Charco de San Ginés.

Other places to visit

Other essential places to visit in Lanzarote are Risco de Famara Viewpoint, the famous crevasses, Los Charcones, Caldera Blanca, Del Río Viewpoint, Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes, Cactus Garden, Cuervo Volcano, Charco de los Clicos, Los Hervideros, Janubio Salt Flats, Lagomar Museum, hiking up the Black Mountain, La Geria Winery, the César Manrique Foundation and the Colorada Mountain.

La Graciosa

Something else that I recommend doing if you are going to travel to Lanzarote is taking a day trip to La Graciosa. You can book an organized tour or go on your own. In my article on how to get to La Graciosa , I give you all the info and tell you what to do on this island.

How to get around in Lanzarote

The best way to get around the island is by car, therefore, I recommend renting a car in Lanzarote. If it is not an option, you can use public transport but you will be quite limited. You can also choose to do private transfers. You can book them in advance here .

Car rental in Lanzarote

If you are planning on renting a car in Lanzarote, I recommend doing so through Cicar or Cabrera Medina (they belong to the same company). It is a local business and they offer very good service. Unlike other companies, they do not ask for a security deposit, the rental includes comprehensive insurance and the prices are very good.

It is possible, especially if you travel in high season or if you are looking at it with little time in advance, that there are no cars available for your trip in these companies. If so, I recommend looking for a car rental in Lanzarote at Discover Cars .

Some roads on the island are dirt roads, such as the one that goes to Papagayo beaches, in the south of Lanzarote. The rest, for the most part, are paved. Therefore, you can choose any type of vehicle but if you want to be even more safe, it is not a bad idea to rent a 4×4 vehicle for your visit to Lanzarote, Canary Islands.

Visit Lanzarote in public transportation

If renting a car is not an option, you can use the island’s public transport. We used the bus the first days of the trip to go from the airport to Arrecife and from Arrecife to Órzola (to get on the ferry to La Graciosa) and it went well. However, the schedules are quite limited if you are going to use the buses to visit the island.

On the Intercity Transport website , you can check the routes and schedules. If you are going to use the bus (or guaguas, as they say in the Canary Islands) to move around the island, I recommend staying in Arrecife, since most bus routes depart from the capital.

I repeat, it is not the best option to move around Lanzarote since you will be very limited. However, if you have no other option, you can combine taking the bus with booking private transportation services and organized tours. Below I review some of the best tours in Lanzarote.

Best tours in Lanzarote

Another great option if you are not going to rent a car on your trip to Lanzarote is to book organized tours. Below you can see the best tours in this Lanzarote travel guide.

– La Graciosa day trip . After arriving in La Graciosa by ferry and strolling through Caleta de Sebo, you will cruise along the coast on a sailboat. The tour includes a stop at one of the best beaches on the island and equipment for water activities. Food and open bar drinks are also included. You will be picked up at your hotel on the island.

– North of Lanzarote Trip . Thanks to this tour you will be able to visit Jameos del Agua and the Monumento al Campesino, works by the famous artist César Manrique. You will also visit Cueva de los Verdes, one of the natural wonders on the island. You’ll be picked up at the hotel.

– Excursion to Timanfaya and the Jameos del Agua . If you book this tour, you will be able to visit Timanfaya National Park and Jameos del Agua, two of the essential places to see in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. You will also make a stop at Charco de los Clicos and La Geria, apart from passing through the Valley of a Thousand Palms. Hotel pick-up is made from various points on the island.

– Cesar Manrique Tour of Lanzarote . If you are interested in visiting all the works of César Manrique left on the island, you will love this tour. Thanks to it, you can visit the Monument el Campesino, Del Río Viewpoint, Jameos del Agua, the Cactus Garden and the César Manrique Foundation. Hotel pick-up is made from various points on the island.

Where to stay in Lanzarote

As far as hotels in Lanzarote, my advice is to stay in a central area of ​​the island. This way, you will be able to vist all corners quickly and you will not have switch hotels during your stay.

We stayed in Costa Teguise, a coastal town not far from Arrecife, and we were very comfortable. Specifically, at Conylanza Golf and Mar Suites , some apartments located in a very quiet area of ​​this town. I recommend it! You can see more hotels in Costa Teguise here .

Caleta de Famara is a little further north but the atmosphere and surroundings of this town are charming. Therefore, it is also a great option to stay in Lanzarote. You can check the available hotels in Famara here . I recommend the Dunas de Famara apartment .

If you want to be close to the best beaches in Lanzarote, then I recommend staying in Playa Blanca, in the south. If you decide on this area, take a look at Jardines del Sol By Diamond Resorts aparthotel . Check the rest of the available hotels in Playa Blanca here .

If you still have doubts about accommodation on the island, I recommend you read my guide on where to stay in Lanzarote .

More Lanzarote tips

Below, you can see other tips in this Lanzarote travel guide.

– Travel insurance for Lanzarote:

Even if you have medical coverage in Lanzarote, travel insurance covers other things such as luggage or transportation delays. If you want to travel to Lanzarote with all the peace of mind possible, I recommend Heymondo travel insurance . I can offer you 5% discount .

– What to take with you to Lanzarote:

You may be wondering what clothing to pack for your trip to Lanzarote. Temperatures are usually warm throughout the year but, especially in the winter months, it can get quite cool. For this reason, I always recommend bringing at least one jacket and some long pants. As for footwear, I recommend wearing sports shoes and flip-flops with good grip.

– Traditional food:

Be sure to eat fresh fish, papas arrugadas with mojo , Canarian gofio, island cheeses… Don’t forget to try the local wine!

Map to travel to Lanzarote

In the following map, you can find the different places mentioned in this Lanzarote travel guide, areas to stay and our apartment.

If you are going to travel to other regions of the country, do not miss my Spain travel guide .

I hope that this Lanzarote travel guide has been very useful to you in planning your visit to this wonderful Canary Island. If you want to tell me about your experience or have any questions, do not hesitate to leave a comment or email me. Enjoy your holidays in Lanzarote!

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18 Best Things To Do in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

Playa Blanca is the southernmost resort in Lanzarote and it has grown quite a bit in the last few years, from the sleepy fishing village it once was. If you're planning to spend your holiday in Playa Blanca, you may be wondering what there is to do in the resort and what can you expect in terms of hotels, beaches, restaurants and entertainment. 

1. Spend your day sunbathing on Playa Blanca beach

2. playa dorada , 3. playa flamingo, 4. take long walks on avenida maritima, 5. playa de montana roja, 6. playa blanca market, 7. papagayo beaches, 8. catamaran cruise to papagayo beaches, 9. aqualava water park - great day out for kids, 10. marina rubicon, 11. take the ferry to corralejo, fuerteventura, 12. boat trip to los lobos, 13. find the spoon in concrete, 14. los charcones, 15. los hervideros, 16. wine tasting in la geria, 17. events in playa blanca, 18. atlantico museum.

Playa Blanca is quieter compared to Puerto del Carmen and even Costa Teguise, but it's an ideal place for a family holiday in Lanzarote. Here you have great beaches within walking distance, nice restaurants, a water park for kids and lots of opportunities for boat trips directly from Marina Rubicon.

The resort of Playa Blanca has not one, but 3 beaches in total, all great for swimming and spending the day in the sun.

Playa Blanca beach, named just like the resort, is right in the center of town, close to all the bars and restaurants, so it's obviously very popular and gets busy quickly.

On Playa Blanca beach you will find all the normal amenities of an urban beach: sunbeds (around 10 Euros for 2 sunbeds for the day), shower and foot showers, toilets and a lifeguard on site. 

Playa Blanca beach, also known as the White Beach, has been awarded the Blue Flag distinction and it's a really nice and clean beach, although a bit small compared to its big popularity.

Playa Dorada is a golden sand beach, staying true to its name which translates to Golden beach. This beach is located close to Marina Rubicon.

Playa Dorada beach is a wide and spacious beach, with plenty of sunbeds and the water is clear and calm, ideal for swimming and safe for children. 

Close to Playa Dorada you have 2 options for great hotels in Playa Blanca:

• Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa (4 star hotel)
• Boutique Hotel H10 White Suites - Adults Only (4 star hotel)

Playa Flamingo may well be the prettiest of all 3 beaches, but this is a personal opinion and you should explore all of them in order to make up your mind.

Playa Flamingo is further from the heart of the resort, but you still get restaurants and small shops to find something to eat and drink during the day.

This beach has all the amenities you would expect, from sunbeds to toilets and showers. It is a safe beach for children, with turquoise water, very calm and with no big waves or currents.

You have 2 great hotels close to Playa Flamingo Beach:

• Iberostar Selection Lanzarote Park (5 star hotel)
• Relaxia Lanzasur Club + Aqualava (4 star hotel)

One of the best activities in Playa Blanca is to take long walks along the coastline on the Paseo Maritimo, admiring the great ocean view. You could even walk all the way from Playa Flamingo to Playa de Montana Roja.

One of the best things to do in Playa Blanca (and Lanzarote in general) is to explore the area on foot, as the coast offers so many breathtaking views and it's also a good option for overcast days when it's not possible to sunbathe.

This beach is further away from the center of the resort, so it's less popular and less crowded than the other 3 beaches mentioned before. This beach is great for people looking for a rather quiet place in Lanzarote, which is still part of a resort, so you do have quick access to restaurants and bars. 

In fact, there are some good hotels close to the beach and a lot of private villas as well:

• H10 Rubicón Palace (5 stars)
• Hotel SBH Royal Mónica (4 stars)

Playa Blanca Market happens twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Although not as large and busy as the market in Teguise, this event attracts people from other neighboring resorts such as Puerto del Carmen.

One or two hours is more than enough to see all that it's on for trade, but then you can spend another hour or so drinking a coffee while taking a break from all the souvenir shopping.

Playas de Papagayo may well be the best beaches in Lanzarote and a visit there is a MUST while in Lanzarote, especially if you are staying in Playa Blanca.

You can even walk from Playa Blanca to Papagayo beaches, but we wouldn't recommend it, especially if you've got children with you. There's nowhere to hide from the sun on the way and by the time you get there, you will most likely be very tired.

By car, it's just 10 minutes away and there you have a set of 5 amazing beaches, ideal for swimming. Just bring your own water and snacks with you, as there are no shops inside the natural park, but there is a restaurant overlooking the Papagayo beach, which has really beautiful views. 

We absolutely recommend a visit to Papagayo beach, especially if you're staying in Playa Blanca, which is the closest resort. It's the best day trip from Playa Blanca if you wish to see picture-perfect beaches, with mesmerizing turquoise water.

If you don't have a car rental and you don't feel tempted on walking that much either, the boat trip to Papagayo beaches may be exactly what you need.

So why not take a cruise to the Papagayo Beaches on a sailing catamaran? You will enjoy a free lunch, an unlimited bar and watersports activities. All equipment is provided.

• Pickup included
• Duration 4 hours
• Lunch on board
• Unlimited draft beer, sangria, soft drinks and water
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

If you're looking for things to do in Lanzarote with kids, then a day out at the waterpark may be exactly what you need.

The park is not large, but it has enough slides and attractions to keep most kids happy.

• Includes All-access tickets, Sunbeds, Umbrellas
• Recommended for families with kids
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts

One of the best things to do in Playa Blanca is to just walk and take in the landscapes, the lovely weather and pleasant temperatures.

Marina Rubicon is just 15-20 minutes away from the town center and it's the place from where all the boat trips leave, either for snorkeling trips, or to go to Papagayo Playas, Fuerteventura or Los Lobos island.

You will find some nice cafes and restaurants to try out after looking at the boats and it's a nice walk to do in the mornings, before the sun starts to really burn, especially during the summer months.

While in Lanzarote, why not explore a bit of the sister island Fuerteventura, especially since the two of them are so close to one another?

The trip on the ferry between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura takes around 45 minutes to one hour and you will soon arrive in Corralejo, the most popular resort in Fuerteventura.

There you can have an entire day to explore the town, so read our list of things to do in Corralejo . You can also take a short taxi trip to Corralejo Natural Park and explore the dunes and the endless beaches - Oliva beach and Flag beach, some of the most popular and best beaches in Fuerteventura.

• Transport to the ferry and back to the pickup point
• Roundtrip ferry ticket & 5 hours of free time

If you want to explore one of the smaller islands close to Lanzarote, then Los Lobos is the closest and the ships leave right from Marina Rubicon.

You can opt for a full day with a guide, where you will explore the small island and swim in the most pristine waters. The island of Los Lobos is not inhabited, so you will see a truly untouched landscape, with no asphalt roads or houses, just nature and small beaches, ideal for relaxation.

• Duration 5 hours
• Picnic lunch and drinks

This is somewhat of an unusual attraction in Playa Blanca and it's more of a wild hunt started from holiday forums on Facebook. 

There is a certain spoon stuck in concrete somewhere in Playa Blanca and people are walking about looking at the pavement trying to find it. It's sort of a challenge!

So if you see people looking down at their feet while walking along the promenade... now you know why. And maybe who knows... you will even find yourself! If you do, take a photo of it and post it on your dedicated Lanzarote Forum group on Facebook (you will find the link in the blue box below the article).

This is a set of natural pools close to Playa Blanca, where you can go swimming and snorkeling.

However, you need to be careful as the landscape is rocky and not friendly for small children. Also, be careful at the tide level and the state of the ocean when you go there, because it's not advisable to get in the water when the ocean is rough and there are big waves. Otherwise, the landscape is nice and provides a pleasant walk on an exploration day.

Less than 15 km from Playa Blanca you can find one of the most incredible place to see in Lanzarote: Los Hervideros .

Go there to see the force of the ocean and take your time to admire the landscape, while you get to see another side of Lanzarote.

The protected landscape of La Geria is only a short distance away from Playa Blanca, less than 30 minutes by car and it's the place to visit if you want to sample wine that is locally produced in Lanzarote.

You can see for yourself how grapevine is cultivated in Lanzarote and you can taste several types of wines at the popular bodegas like Bodega La Geria or Bodega Rubicon. 

Visiting La Geria is one of the easiest short trips you can do from Playa Blanca, as it's so easy and fast to get here.

There are lots of things happening in Playa Blanca, from the annual carnival in February or March, to the cheese festival and also other types of concerts and events.

These provide a nice way to pass the time and it's a great way to know more about local life and their culture and traditions.

Playa Blanca is a great resort in Lanzarote, ideal for couples and families with kids, but maybe not so suited for people who want to party all night long. 

UPDATE: Officially, the Atlantico Museum is closed and some of the statues have been removed by the authorities, while this action has been condemned by diving schools in Playa Blanca.

This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but Atlantico Museum is a unique attraction in Europe and situated right off the coast of Playa Blanca.

You can go underwater to see the beautiful statues, that have started to attract marine life and in doing so they've revived the ecosystem around this part of Lanzarote. If you like diving, don't miss this experience in Playa Blanca!

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FAQ about coming on holiday to Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

Playa Blanca is one of the three main tourist destinations in Lanzarote, so yes, it is touristy and it has many many great beaches, hotels, as well as restaurants and bars.

Yes, you can definitely swim in Playa Blanca. The beaches are usually safe and are protected from big waves, so it's a great place to swim.

Playa Blanca is a quiet resort compared to Puerto del Carmen, but it has plenty of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy an evening drink with beautiful views of the sunset or the marina, which is the nicest area for a night out in our opinion.

No, Playa Blanca is not usually windy. Actually, Playa Blanca is the least windy resort in Lanzarote, so it is a great destination for a beach holiday if you want o be sheltered from wind.

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Alert issued at holiday hotspot popular with Brits after massive fire

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A fire has broken out at a landfill site in the popular holiday destination of Lanzarote , Spain .

It started on Monday night after 7pm at the Zonzamas environmental complex, near Costa Teguise, and pictures from the scene show fire and smoke billowing out from the area.

The fire then quickly spread to other areas of the complex before emergency services were called.

It is the second incident at a British holiday hotspot after a building collapsed in Majorca killing four people.

The Government of the Canary Islands has activated the Civil Protection Territorial Emergency Plan, according to the Canarian Weekly .

This means people are urged to stay away from the landfill site for safety reasons.

Residents in the area have also been told to close doors and windows and avoid going outside as a precaution against smoke inhalation.

Firefighters are also attempting to extinguish the fire this morning with helicopters from the air.

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Fire services and voluntary fire services were called from the island’s main fire station and the airport fire station.

It appears the fire broke out at a part of the site that contains discarded furniture, fittings and garden waste.

It is also believed that a shredding machine was destroyed in the blaze worth a large amount of money.

Enrique Espinosa, chief of the emergency services, said: ‘The problem is that the only way to extinguish these types of fires is with diggers and sand, but the smoke is so intense that we have to wait.

‘This will take some time.’

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HIROSHIMA, Japan - Under the request issued on Jan. 26 2024 by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to conduct an "Investigation of facts regarding the existence of irregularities in Applications for Type Designation" (MLIT Notification No. 2018), Mazda Motor Corporation investigated all of its 2,403 tests for applications for Type Designation, implemented in the period covered by this investigation *1 . The investigation results confirmed irregularities in a total of five tests in two test categories, which was reported to the Ministry on May 30. The irregularities identified this time encompass 150,878 units produced and 149,313 units sold.

We would like to express our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and concern this may cause to our customers, business partners, dealers, and all other stakeholders related to Mazda.

■Overview of Irregularities

1. Irregular processing of test vehicles in crash tests regarding three models which are no longer in production. In a certification test for occupant protection in the event of a frontal collision, an external device was used to trigger a timed activation of the airbag instead of spontaneous activation based on collision detection by an onboard sensor.

2. Rewriting of engine control software in the testing on two models which are currently in production. In the certification testing for the on-boarded engine output of gasoline engine, the test should have been performed using engine control software in the same condition as a mass-production vehicle, but it was conducted by using control software in which the ignition timing adjust function was partially deactivated.

■Affected vehicles and impact on customers

In light of the investigation results, shipments of the affected models (the two models in 2. above) that are currently in production have been temporarily suspended since May 30.

The models mentioned in 1. above, although the production of them has already been discontinued, we have conducted in-house technical verification as well as re-tests, and confirmed that these models have the performance that meets the legal standards for occupant protection performance in the event of a frontal collision. There is no safety issue for the customers to continue to drive the affected vehicles. We will promptly take appropriate measures such as confirmation of conformance with laws and regulations in consultation with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

With regard to the test described in 2.above is not related to vehicle safety, and customers who own the subject vehicles can continue to drive them safely. We will promptly conduct the tests again under the same conditions as those for mass-production vehicles and make preparations to undergo a re-examination by the authorities for type designation. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and concern this may cause to customers who have been waiting for the delivery of vehicles.

■Causes of irregularities

(1) Insufficiency of governance structure and mechanism to check whether tests are conducted in conformance with laws and regulations for type designation.

(2) Inadequate procedures for conducting tests in conformance with laws and regulations for type designation.

(3) Insufficient facilities to stably meet testing conditions in conformance with laws and regulations for type designation.

■Recurrence prevention measures

(1) Re-establish a system and governance structure to check whether tests are conducted in conformance with laws and regulations for type designation.

(2) Thorough refinement of test procedures to proper implementation in conformance with laws and regulations for type designation, and thoroughly ensure educations and practices of those procedures and tests.

(3) Strengthen facility maintenance that enables providing testing conditions stably in conformance with laws and regulations for type designation.

Once again, we deeply regret any inconvenience this incident may cause to our customers, business partners, dealers, and all other stakeholders associated with Mazda. We consider this case as an important matter and are committed to preventing it from happening again in the future under management responsibility.

• *1: 10 years from January 2014 to January 2024
• *2: Cumulative number of affected vehicles as of the end of March 2024

Inquiries concerning this matter: Please contact the sales company, your local Mazda dealer, or the Mazda Call Center (0120-386-919, Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00, Weekends and holidays 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00).

• *If your Mazda dealer is closed on a holiday, please contact the Mazda Call Center.

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On Feb. 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule to improve the H-1B registration selection process and program integrity. This rule created a beneficiary-centric process, under which registrations will be selected by unique beneficiary rather than by individual registration. As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will require registrants to provide valid passport information or valid travel document information for each beneficiary. 

Valid passport or travel document  Under the final rule, a valid passport or travel document is required at the registration stage. A passport or travel document that has expired and has not been extended is not considered valid. The passport or travel document listed in the registration must correspond to the passport or travel document the beneficiary intends to use to enter the United States, if or when the beneficiary is abroad. Each beneficiary must be registered under only one passport or travel document. 

Documents that are facially expired but automatically extended  In rare instances, such as for nationals of Venezuela, the passport or travel document may be past the expiration date listed on the document (i.e., facially expired) but may have had its validity extended by decree or automatically by the national government or issuing authority that issued the passport or travel document. In these unusual circumstances, we would consider those documents to be valid since they were extended by decree or automatically. Registrants should enter the expiration date of the passport or travel document based on the extension, rather than the date which appears in the passport itself. If an H-1B petition is filed based on such registration, USCIS will review the copy of the facially expired document along with any relevant information about the extension to ensure the information entered at registration was accurate. 

Passport or travel document valid at registration but expired at the time of H-1B petition filing  The passport or travel document must be valid at the time of registration. If the passport or travel document expires between when a registration is submitted and when the H-1B petition is filed, the petitioner should enter data from the new, currently valid passport or travel document on Page 3, Part 3 of Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker. In support of the H-1B petition, the petitioner should provide documentation for both passports or travel documents to establish that the passport or travel document was valid at the time of registration and an explanation as to why there was a change in identifying information. 

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• Introducing Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary: A Maritime Legacy

By Rachel Plunkett

With broad support, NOAA today announced an important addition to America's National Marine Sanctuary System— Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary .

The 1,722 square-mile area contains waters that act as a gateway between the Great Lakes and the ocean and protect culturally significant places, resources, and artifacts integral to American history and the heritage of Indigenous Peoples.

This is the most recent national marine sanctuary designation since NOAA announced the inclusion of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2021, and it is the third sanctuary to be designated in the Great Lakes. The designation of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary is supported by local governments (in Jefferson, Wayne, Cayuga, and Oswego counties), the governor of New York, the Onondaga Nation, and several historical societies, museums, recreation, conservation, tourism, and education groups. NOAA and the state of New York will co-manage the sanctuary.

"Public involvement is the cornerstone of the sanctuary nomination and designation process ," said John Armor, the director of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Leading up to this new sanctuary, there was an extensive public process over the span of five years, including an initial public scoping period, three public meetings, and NOAA's review of public comments regarding the proposed regulations and boundaries.

NOAA also established a 15-member Sanctuary Advisory Council to bring diverse representatives from various stakeholder groups together to liaise with the community and assist in guiding NOAA through the designation process. The group is made up of dedicated volunteers and local residents who represent interests such as economic development, recreation, maritime heritage, education, and research.

Bill Crist, Chair of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council said that "The eager and diverse assembly played a pivotal role committed to networking, relationship building, collaborating, and sharing of news, updates, and the eventual progress toward designation."

Indigenous Histories

As the easternmost of the five Great Lakes, Lake Ontario connects North America's inland seas to the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Lawrence Seaway. The first regional inhabitants, the ancestors of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas), developed a deep understanding and connection to the lake and its fish and wildlife that remains vibrant today. The Tuscarora joined the Confederacy in 1722.

"This sanctuary provides a national stage for Indigenous Peoples of these waters to share their stories," said Armor.

NOAA acknowledges the Indigenous Peoples' homelands that align with the sanctuary and is dedicated to building equitable partnerships with Indigenous Peoples in the stewardship of this environment.

"The eastern shore of Lake Ontario is part of the original territory of the Onondaga Nation, where their ancestors fished and traveled extensively," said Joseph Heath, general counsel for the Onondaga Nation. "The Onondaga Nation supported the sanctuary nomination and welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with NOAA when the sanctuary is designated."

According to Armor, "we hope to highlight the value of this special place for its past and present communities, and the significance of eastern Lake Ontario to our collective histories."

America's Maritime Past

The frigid, dark waters of Lake Ontario hold stories of our nation's past that many are unaware of. Each shipwreck harbors its own story , offering a glimpse into the lives of shipbuilders, sailors, passengers, and the communities they served. These submerged relics serve as silent witnesses to the rich maritime heritage of the region, including military conflicts, maritime innovation, trade, and transportation. The 41 known historically significant shipwrecks now protected in this new sanctuary represent more than 200 years of our nation's modern history. Within these waters that helped shape America are some of the oldest shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, many of which are in pristine condition.

"The addition of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary as the third Great Lakes sanctuary provides an opportunity for NOAA and its partners to tell the many stories of the Great Lakes and to connect these special places," said Ellen Brody, the Great Lakes Regional Coordinator at NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary protects the oldest known commercial sailing vessel in Lake Ontario, Washington (1797–1803) and a World War II-era Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor aircraft. One of the sanctuary's most visited recreationally accessible shipwrecks, St. Peter (1873–1898), is located northeast of Putneyville. This 135-foot, three-masted schooner rests upright in 117 feet of water and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Take a virtual dive with this Sanctuaries 360 video to learn about the schooner St. Peter and its battle with 70 mph winds.

Within Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary there are:

• 41 known shipwrecks
• 1 known aircraft
• 19 potential shipwreck sites (need formal verification)
• 3 potential aircraft sites (need formal verification)
• Several underwater archaeological sites

In order to manage and protect the underwater cultural and historical resources in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA will enforce regulations on certain activities within sanctuary boundaries, such as prohibitions on moving, injuring, possessing, or selling sanctuary resources, anchoring on shipwrecks, and operating tethered underwater mobile systems (such as remotely operated vehicles) without a permit. Considerations were taken to ensure compatible use with commercial shipping and other activities important to the local, regional, and national economies.

Heritage Tourism and Recreation

Typically regarded as an oasis retreat for hikers, climbers, and campers, upstate New York also offers excellent freshwater scuba opportunities. Scuba diving, boating, fishing, and paddling are just a few of the recreational activities that locals and tourists enjoy on the waters of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. The region also includes several lighthouses and maritime museums, and many state parks that attract millions of visitors. If people are visiting the region for these activities, it means they are also contributing to the regional economy by spending money on food, accommodations, travel, and other commodities.

"Southeastern Lake Ontario has a thriving tourism industry led by a world-class sport fishery…supplemented by historical attractions, boating, outdoor adventure opportunities, snowmobiling, agri-tourism, and welcoming downtowns," said Oswego County Administrator Philip R. Church. "A National Marine Sanctuary based on our maritime heritage and shipwrecks will add significantly to this diversity of attractions and strengthen the tourism industry by luring a whole new population of visitors to our communities."

Church has been scuba diving and exploring historical shipwrecks since 1993. "I traveled to other communities of the Great Lakes to dive, witnessed their active charter and buoying operations , and when I came back [to Oswego] I'd think, ‘why not here?'"

The mooring buoy program Church is referring to is one of the most well-known and successful programs helping to support tourism and protect natural and cultural resources across the National Marine Sanctuary System. Thousands of mooring buoys are deployed and maintained by sanctuary staff to allow visitors and researchers to safely secure their vessel near popular diving and fishing sites—offering an alternate way to stabilize watercraft without damaging the environment below.

In addition to protecting and allowing the safe exploration of the 41 known shipwrecks, there are also opportunities for discovery, with 19 potential shipwreck sites and several archaeological sites within the boundaries that still need formal investigation. NOAA and its partners bring added benefits to the area such as funding and scientific capacity to support the research and exploration of the lakebed. After a historically significant shipwreck is confirmed in sanctuary waters, it becomes a cultural resource that is routinely monitored and protected.

History Will Live On

Given that these historical artifacts rest on the lake bottom of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, many people will never get to see them in person. Now that this area is protected and managed by NOAA, staff will be able to work with partners, including local and national organizations and Indigenous governments and communities to ensure that these stories live on for generations to come.

One of the benefits of a special area becoming part of the National Marine Sanctuary System is that the management plan for the sanctuary will include an education and outreach component. This means funds can be allocated towards things like developing standards-aligned lesson plans , educational videos, articles, virtual reality experiences, museum exhibits, and supporting school field trips and professional development opportunities for teachers .

Benjamin Heckethorn has been teaching history at Oswego High School for seven years, and has been an educator for 17 years. When asked about the level of knowledge local students currently have of American history and Indigenous heritage beneath the waves of Lake Ontario, Heckethorn replied, "They all know we live on a Great Lake, they know we have beautiful sunsets and powerful snowstorms, but the vast majority of students who I teach are surprised to learn about the centuries of well preserved history sitting on the floor of Lake Ontario."

A national marine sanctuary will help the stories of trade, transportation, shipbuilding, and sustenance within this Great Lake community live on so that local students can learn this history and keep it alive. "Schools in the area can take advantage of field trips to sites along the Lake Ontario shoreline and eventually interpretive centers to help bring Lake Ontario history to life," Heckethorn adds.

There is also value provided by the national marine sanctuary in terms of strengthening science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum and inspiring future career interests for local youth. "These [sanctuary] resources could be used to spark students' interest in careers in history, mathematics, physics, marine biology, nautical architecture, underwater technology and engineering, and more," adds Church.

"No matter the school, the age group, or the subject area, our students are going to really benefit from this designation whether it be [through visiting] the actual sanctuary site or through sanctuary-provided materials and lessons," concludes Heckethorn.

A Sanctuary Now and Forever

The sanctuary will establish a new 15-member Sanctuary Advisory Council that will play an important role in shaping the future of this new national marine sanctuary.

"The designation has been the culmination of so many passionate individuals throughout the area," said Crist. "There is a true and deep sense of pride, joy, and accomplishment that comes from recognizing a job well done. This significant milestone serves as a testament to our collective efforts to preserve our maritime heritage for future generations."

Rachel Plunkett is the content manager and senior writer for NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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By Ingrid K. Williams June 6, 2024

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Ingrid K. Williams is a regular contributor to the Travel section who lives in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn first established itself as a summertime destination for weary city-dwellers over 150 years ago with beachside resorts and racetracks. These days the borough overflows with seasonal draws: block parties , street fairs, W.N.B.A. Liberty games , barbecues in the park and lazy afternoons on a stoop with beers and some tunes. Still locals gripe about the humidity, the bugs, the city odors, on top of the ongoing gentrification that has rendered entire neighborhoods unrecognizable — and unaffordable — to longtime residents. This itinerary skips the most touristy and overdeveloped areas, including Williamsburg and Dumbo, and requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning. Instead, you’ll find concerts in Prospect Park, a show-stopping exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum and fantastic food far and wide, from tacos in Bushwick and dumplings in Sunset Park to nostalgic soft serves in southern Brooklyn.

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• The Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park hosts “ Celebrate Brooklyn! ,” an annual series of free outdoor concerts presented by BRIC, a local nonprofit arts organization.
• Radio Bakery , which opened last year in Greenpoint, sells Earl Grey morning buns and breakfast sandwiches made with everything-spice focaccia, smoked salmon and cream cheese.
• The Brooklyn Museum is currently exhibiting “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys,” with contemporary works from across the Black diaspora.
• L&B Spumoni Gardens , a southern Brooklyn institution open since 1939, serves thick Sicilian-style pizza squares and heaping scoops of spumoni (a gelato-like specialty).
• Brooklyn Bridge Park , with verdant lawns, recreational areas and views of the Manhattan skyline, is a natural entryway to the borough.
• WNYC Transmitter Park , which was once home to radio transmission towers, overlooks the East River from the waterfront in Greenpoint.
• The Pratt Sculpture Park , a secluded oasis of art and nature, is tucked away on the Pratt Institute’s leafy campus in Clinton Hill.
• At the Brooklyn Botanic Garden , the magnolia trees and fragrant rose garden bloom in summer.
• The Riegelmann Boardwalk , a nearly three-mile-long oceanfront promenade in Coney Island, attracts a colorful cast of characters.
• The Brooklyn Cyclones , a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Mets, play in Maimonides Park, a small stadium beside the Coney Island boardwalk.
• At Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie , one specialty is the swingle, a frozen chocolate-covered mini key lime pie on a stick.
• UnTable , a restaurant serving unconventional twists on Isan (northeast Thailand) cuisine, opened last year on a quiet brownstone block in Carroll Gardens.
• Malai , an ice cream shop in Carroll Gardens, serves South Asian-inspired flavors like masala chai, lychee and mango-and-cream.
• Rhythm Zero is a new coffee shop worthy of an interior design magazine spread, steps from the waterfront in Greenpoint.
• A&A Bake Doubles and Roti , a long-standing Trinidadian counter-service shop in Bed-Stuy, serves delicious doubles (curried-chickpea-filled fried flatbreads loaded with tamarind and pepper sauces).
• Fan-Fan Doughnuts , a small bakery in Bed-Stuy, offers many flavors, like the churros-and-chocolate doughnut, inspired by the owner Fany Gerson’s Mexican roots.
• Taqueria Al Pastor is a casual favorite in Bushwick for carne asada and al pastor tacos and Mexican horchata.
• Nenes Deli Taqueria , southwest of Bushwick’s Maria Hernandez Park, serves cheesy, braised-beef birria tacos.
• R.Slice is a newly opened slice shop beside Roberta’s , the pizzeria that put Bushwick on the culinary map back in 2008.
• Yafa , a serene Yemeni cafe in Sunset Park, serves specialty drinks like a locally roasted, single-origin Yemeni pour-over coffee.
• La Flor de Izucar is a Mexican bakery and cafe in Sunset Park with fluffy vanilla conchas.
• Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House is a no-frills, cash-only spot in Sunset Park for pan-fried pork-and-chive dumplings and sesame pancakes.
• Sunny’s Bar is a beloved Red Hook dive that’s been around since the 1890s when dockworkers were regulars.
• LunÀtico , a musician-owned bar with a tiny stage in Bedford-Stuyvesant, hosts nightly performances, often with top local musicians.
• Public Records , a multi-room magnet for audiophiles in Gowanus, recently opened Upstairs, a loft-like second-floor listening lounge and bar.
• Danger Danger , a rollicking rock bar that opened last year in Bushwick, has Italo-disco tunes, zebra-print carpeting and parrot-adorned chandeliers.
• Ornithology is a cozy Bushwick jazz club with late-night jam sessions and great cocktails.
• Elsewhere is a fun, inclusive club in a converted warehouse with multiple rooms and a rooftop terrace in an industrial area along the border of Bushwick and East Williamsburg.
• The Fort Greene Park Greenmarket is a neighborhood farmers’ market with an adjacent Artisans Bazaar of stalls from small local businesses.
• The Word is Change , a new-and-second-hand bookstore with a social-justice focus, is one of many independent shops in Bed-Stuy.
• Byas & Leon is an inviting boutique with sustainable apparel, hand-made jewelry and vintage pieces.
• BLK MKT Vintage stocks antiques, clothing and collectible miscellany related to Black culture.
• Black Star Vinyl is the spot in Bed-Stuy to flip through records and magazines.
• 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge , near the northern edge of Brooklyn Heights, is a luxurious option with outstanding views from the rooftop pool and bar as well as from many of the 195 neutral-hued guest rooms. Rooms start at $680.
• The Ace Hotel Brooklyn opened in 2021 steps from the downtown Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station, and has a clubby lobby lounge and 287 industrial-chic rooms with vintage furnishings and raw-concrete ceilings. Rooms start at $279.
• The Penny Williamsburg , conveniently near two subway lines, is a pet-friendly property that opened in 2022, with 118 apartment-style rooms (each has a kitchenette) and a scenic rooftop bar. Rooms from $225.
• There are few legal short-term rentals in Brooklyn after the city began enforcing strict new rules in 2023 in an effort to alleviate the housing shortage.
• Brooklyn is eminently walkable and traveling between neighborhoods is easy via subways and buses ($2.90), as well as ferries ($4). Citi Bike has docks with both regular bikes and e-bikes stationed throughout the borough ($4.79 for 30 minutes; $19 for a day pass). Ride-hailing options include Uber and Lyft.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Every year, millions visit Brooklyn Bridge Park , where formerly industrial piers are now home to verdant lawns and recreational areas, yet few venture farther down the waterfront. Hop on a Citi Bike and keep pedaling until you reach Red Hook, a neighborhood about two miles south. The city recently announced plans to redevelop a dilapidated marine terminal on more than 100 acres of Red Hook’s waterfront. But for now, this out-of-the-way neighborhood still has the feel of a bygone era with low-slung rowhouses, aging industrial buildings and the odd cobblestone street. Stop for a beer at Sunny’s Bar , a beloved dive around since the 1890s when dockworkers were regulars. Or pop over to Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie for a swingle, a frozen chocolate-covered mini key lime pie on a stick ($7), best enjoyed on the adjacent Valentino Pier with views of the Statue of Liberty.

For dinner, bike to neighboring Carroll Gardens, one of Brooklyn’s many historically Italian neighborhoods, for sweat-inducing Thai food at UnTable , a superb restaurant that opened on a quiet brownstone block last year. At this walk-in-only spot, expect unconventional twists on Isan (northeast Thailand) cuisine from the chef Aun Kampimarn. Cheerful servers, after checking your spice tolerance, will guide you through the menu that recently included creamy Chiang Mai-style khao-soi curry ($25), crab croquettes with a hot-and-sour tom-yum purée ($19), and the scorching “WHAT THE HELL!! Fried Rice” that’s labeled on the menu, accurately, with 12 chile peppers ($26). After dinner, cool off at Malai , a nearby ice cream shop with South Asian-inspired flavors like masala chai, lychee and my favorite: mango-and-cream (from $6).

The borough has many outstanding performing arts venues, including the acclaimed Brooklyn Academy of Music in Fort Greene, the regal Kings Theatre in Flatbush and the beautifully restored Brooklyn Paramount in Downtown Brooklyn that reopened in March. But on a balmy summer evening, no one wants to be cooped indoors when there’s a show in Prospect Park . On the western edge of this lush 585-acre park, the Lena Horne Bandshell hosts “ Celebrate Brooklyn! ,” an annual outdoor concert series presented by BRIC, a local nonprofit arts organization. This year’s lineup includes the singer-songwriter and rapper Meshell Ndegeocello, the ska-punk band Fishbone and the Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti. Performances are free and seats fill up fast, but there’s always space to unfurl a blanket on the surrounding grass.

When mosquitoes descend after dark, head indoors for an encore performance at LunÀtico , an intimate, musician-owned bar with a tiny stage in Bedford-Stuyvesant (the neighborhood everyone calls Bed-Stuy), northeast of the park. Nightly shows often feature top local musicians — the reggae saxophonist Anant Pradhan and the trumpeter Jon Lampley are regulars — playing to a rapt crowd. Or roll into Gowanus, a former industrial zone along a notoriously polluted canal where, since a recent rezoning , shiny apartment towers are now sprouting at breakneck speed. On one still-undeveloped block, Public Records is a multi-room magnet for audiophiles that recently opened Upstairs, a loft-like second-floor listening lounge with sleek white banquettes and a high-tech sound system playing rare vinyl and tapes into the early morning.

Picturesque brownstone blocks abound in Brooklyn, but the borough also overflows with museums, restaurants and outdoor activities for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.

Radio Bakery

Arrive early to avoid the line that usually stretches down the block outside Radio Bakery in Greenpoint, Brooklyn’s northernmost neighborhood. This cult-favorite bakery, which opened last year, excels in both sweet and savory — Earl Grey-flavored morning buns ($5.50), croissants filled with roasted mushrooms ($7) — but best are the sandwiches made with everything-spice focaccia, smoked salmon, cream cheese, pickled onions and dill ($14.50). Take your order to go and pick up a cappuccino ($4.75) from Rhythm Zero , a new gallery-like coffee shop worthy of an interior design magazine spread. Then claim a bench in the adjacent WNYC Transmitter Park for breakfast with views across the East River and, even closer, of the creeping construction of modern high-rises.

Many Brooklynites start their Saturdays with a trip to a neighborhood farmers’ market. The Fort Greene Park Greenmarket may be smaller than the one at Grand Army Plaza , at the top of Prospect Park, but has more of a community feel, with regulars chatting up vendors at the concurrent Artisans Bazaar and impromptu stoop sales occasionally popping up in front of adjacent brownstones. Browse stalls where you might find felted wall hangings from Suri & Caya , hand-embroidered sweatshirts from Create the Culture , statement-making sunglasses from Eeny Eyewear and cute pet accessories from Gone to the Dogs . Then grab a pint of raspberries from Wilklow Orchards , a Hudson Valley farm, and wander east into neighboring Clinton Hill to the Pratt Sculpture Park (free), a secluded oasis of art and nature on the Pratt Institute’s leafy campus.

The Word is Change

Adjacent to Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy is filled with independent shops and worth-a-detour food spots. On Tompkins Avenue, pop into the Word is Change , a new-and-second-hand bookstore with a social-justice focus; then visit Byas & Leon , an inviting boutique with sustainable apparel, hand-made jewelry and vintage pieces. Refuel a few blocks away at A&A Bake Doubles and Roti , a long-standing Trinidadian counter-service shop with delicious doubles (curried-chickpea-filled fried flatbreads loaded with tamarind and pepper sauces; $2.50). Later browse Juneteenth posters, old Ebony magazines, VHS tapes and other collectible miscellany related to Black culture at BLK MKT Vintage , and flip through records and magazines at Black Star Vinyl . Make a final stop at Fan-Fan Doughnuts , where many flavors, like the churros-and-chocolate doughnut, are inspired by the owner Fany Gerson’s Mexican roots (from $3.50).

Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum , near Prospect Park, will begin celebrating its 200th anniversary later this year. But go now to catch the current exhibition, “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” (through July 7; tickets $25). This outstanding showcase of contemporary artworks from across the Black diaspora includes monumental portraits by Kehinde Wiley and Lorna Simpson, multidimensional paintings evoking hidden histories by Titus Kaphar, an entire gallery lined with colossal works by the Botswana-born painter Meleko Mokgosi, and a fascinating series of photographs from 1980s Brooklyn by Jamel Shabazz. If there’s time afterward, stroll next door to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden where the magnolia trees and fragrant rose garden bloom in summer (admission $22; last entry 5:30 p.m.).

Head to Bushwick for a food crawl through the traditionally Latino, rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. Start at Taqueria Al Pastor , a casual favorite for carne asada and al pastor tacos (from $4.50) and cinnamon-spiced Mexican horchata ($4). Then walk through Maria Hernandez Park , where locals play soccer, basketball and ecuavoley (an Ecuadorean variant of volleyball), to Nenes Deli Taqueria for cheesy, braised-beef birria tacos ($4.15). Finish by crossing Flushing Avenue to the newly opened R.Slice , a New York-style slice shop from Roberta’s — the pizzeria, now an international brand, that put Bushwick on the culinary map back in 2008. Order a couple of slices, at least one of which should be the Fire & Ice made with spicy ’nduja sausage and fresh stracciatella cheese on a crisp, foldable crust ($6).

Danger Danger

After dinner, join the crowd bouncing along to synth and Italo-disco tunes at Danger Danger , a rollicking rock bar that opened last year with zebra-print carpeting and parrot-adorned chandeliers. For a chiller vibe, duck inside Ornithology , a cozy jazz club nearby with late-night jam sessions and great cocktails ($10 cover). Or dance all night at Elsewhere , a fun, inclusive club in a converted warehouse with multiple rooms and a rooftop terrace (entry from around $30). The surrounding area, an industrial zone bordering East Williamsburg, is worth revisiting in the daytime for its grassroots arts scene, including the Bushwick Collective street art murals and the buzzy new International Objects gallery.

The beach at Coney Island. With beachside resorts and racetracks, Brooklyn first established itself as a summertime destination for weary city-dwellers over 150 years ago.

Brooklyn’s Chinatown

Hop aboard the South Brooklyn ferry — the breeziest summer transit option — to Sunset Park, a multicultural neighborhood where the flavors change from block to block. Begin on Fourth Avenue at Yafa , a serene Yemeni cafe serving specialty drinks like a locally roasted, single-origin Yemeni pour-over coffee ($7). Then walk to La Flor de Izucar , a Mexican bakery and cafe on Fifth Avenue, for a fluffy vanilla concha ($1.50). Pause in the adjacent park , also named Sunset Park, to admire the sweeping views across Brooklyn, the lower Manhattan skyline, New Jersey and Staten Island. Then explore Brooklyn’s Chinatown, which spans Seventh and Eighth Avenues, ending at Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House , a no-frills, cash-only spot for sesame pancakes ($1.75) and pan-fried pork-and-chive dumplings doused with soy sauce, vinegar and chili oil ($2.50 for six).

Coney Island’s Riegelmann Boardwalk

It’s a summertime rite of passage to join the colorful cast of characters sauntering along Coney Island’s Riegelmann Boardwalk , a nearly three-mile-long oceanfront promenade. Amusement options abound but skip the (expensive) rides in favor of a baseball game. The minor league Cyclones — Brooklyn’s only professional baseball team since the Dodgers’ heartbreaking departure for Los Angeles in 1958 — play in Maimonides Park, a small stadium beside the boardwalk where rollercoasters rumble beyond the center field fence (tickets from $20). Win or lose, after the game, join families gathered on the outdoor patio of L&B Spumoni Gardens (one subway stop away on the N), a Brooklyn institution open since 1939 with take-out windows serving delicious Sicilian-style pizza squares ($4), creamsicle soft serves ($6) and heaping scoops of spumoni (a gelato-like specialty; $5).

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Cape Town: Take a food and storytelling tour, cruise one of the world’s most beautiful coastal drives and see contemporary African art in this city with stunning views in every direction .

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