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Need a Warm European Escape This Winter? Head to Lanzarote 

With its desert-like climate and rainfall of just 150 milliliters a year, wine production in Lanzarote is a surprise to most, as it sits well outside of the geographic norm for winemaking

10 of the best places to go in January — with no jet lag

Lanzarote’s much-lauded wine region is a must-do. Because of the unforgiving terrain and harsh winds, vines are cultivated here either in volcanic craters or clinging to lava fields, the end result producing everything from bone-dry whites to subtly sweet malvasia.

The Canary Islands have been popular with European tourists for a long time. They love the sun, the beaches, the fascinating volcanic landscape.

Oliver Horton is founder of Lanzarote Outdoors SLU, a multi-facet company which started Wine Tours Lanzarote in 2017 and more recently during the COVID lockdown, Wine Shop Lanzarote, among other activities.  

Wines of Lanzarote with Ollie Horton of Wine Tours Lanzarote - Eat Sleep Wine Repeat | Podcast on Spotify

Don’t miss: The Canaries’ tastiest vinos start life in Lanzarote’s lava fields.

Taste volcanic wines on Lanzarote

Article about our wine tours by the Island’s most visited and followed website.

Article about our craft beer tour by the Island’s most visited and followed website.

VinePair writing on wine and the unique wine culture in Lanzarote & The Canary Islands.

CNN reporting on some of the worlds unusual vineyards. EL Grifo, a Bodega we visit on our tour is mentioned.

An article from the other side of the “pond” on Lanzarote’s unique and amazing viticulture.