A brief rundown of the equality law in Spain.

Timanfaya National Park is probably the most famous protected area of Lanzarote. There are twelve others, but not all are open to the public. Some sites are so fragile that the Canarian Government is unwilling to run the risk of damage by tourism. An example of how well Lanzarote's history and natural features sit rather well with tourism.

Unlike many other holiday destinations, Lanzarote is well catered for the mobility impaired traveller. Most resorts have mobility hire companies, and all are fairly easy to get around.

The lack of high peaks makes it ‘almost’ easy to explore Lanzarote on a bicycle. Also for this environment preserving sport and in order to promote cycle tourism, the regional government set up the Plan de Rutas Cicloturísticas (literally ‘plan of cycle tourism routes’), comprising a series of defined routes and trails for enthusiastic cyclists to enjoy their sport to the full extent.

Perhaps the easiest way to get around the main towns of Lanzarote, here's a potted guide to the local bus service.