Glamping in Lanzarote: what it is, what it costs and what it is like to sleep on our farm

Can you go glamping in Lanzarote? Yes, and it is one of the best ways to get to know the island: away from the coastal hotels, surrounded by nature, but with a real bed, your own bathroom and a kitchen. We have three cabins for two people on a family farm in San Bartolomé, right in the middle of the island, so here is what is worth knowing before you choose.

In short: glamping is camping without giving up comfort. In Lanzarote you will find domes, yurts, campervans and cabins, mostly in the north and inland. For two people, simple options start below €100 a night, while those with a hot tub or pool are usually over €150. You will almost always need a car.

What is glamping?

The word blends “glamour” and “camping”: sleeping out in nature, but with no sleeping bag and no queue for the shower. A made bed, light, a bathroom and often a kitchen. The point is not hotel luxury, it is waking up to birds instead of traffic.

Lanzarote is perfect for it: it hardly ever rains, winters are mild and, away from the coastal towns, nights are dark and quiet. On top of that, the whole island has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993.

Types of glamping in Lanzarote

• Domes and bubbles. A transparent roof so you can watch the stars from bed. The most eye-catching and also the most expensive; many come with a hot tub.
• Yurts and safari tents. The closest thing to classic camping, with a big bed. Sometimes the kitchen or bathroom is shared.
• Campervans. The cheapest and most fun option for a few nights, with little space.
• Wooden cabins. A small house in the middle of nature: more privacy, your own bathroom and kitchen, and comfortable for longer stays. That is what we have.

Where to go glamping in Lanzarote

Each part of the island gives you a different experience:

• North (Haría, Arrieta). The valley of a thousand palms with the sea nearby. Greener, but further from the airport and the south.
• Centre (San Bartolomé, Tías, La Geria). Everything within reach: you get almost anywhere on the island in about 30–40 minutes, with the La Geria vineyards next door.
• West (Tinajo, next to Timanfaya). Pure volcanic landscape and plenty of peace.
• South (Yaiza, Playa Blanca). The Papagayo beaches, but also the most touristy area.

If it is your first time, the centre is the most practical choice: from our farm you are 10 minutes from the airport, 30 from Timanfaya and 35 from Jameos del Agua. To plan your days, have a look at what to see in Lanzarote in 4 days or the best beaches in Lanzarote.

What our glamping is like: CabanaLanz

CabanaLanz is our family’s farm. Our parents kept goats and made cheese here, and as children we planted many of the trees that give shade today. In 2019 we started giving those old buildings a new life: where the goats lived you now find Tabaiba and Drago, and where they were milked stands La Sabina. If you want the whole story, we tell it here.

Today it is a green corner in the middle of a volcanic island, with hundreds of trees, eight Canary pines and two Canary palms more than twenty years old. Living with us are Nana, our rescued donkey, three cats and hundreds of birds. Many guests tell us the same thing when they leave: it is a little oasis.

The farm runs 100% on solar power, there is very little artificial light at night (you really can see the stars) and the wifi comes via Starlink satellite, so you can work from here too.

The three cabins

• Tabaiba: four huge glass doors facing the garden. From the bed all you see is trees, as if you were sleeping in the middle of a forest.
• Drago: the most hidden and coolest, surrounded by hundreds of trees, with its own terrace and a corner of garden. Ideal if you want privacy.
• La Sabina: a 40 m² rural house, the most spacious, with a large bathroom and a huge terrace overlooking the whole farm.

All of them are for two people and have a double bed, a private bathroom with a hot shower, a kitchen with hob, fridge and coffee maker, a work table, a fan for summer and blankets for winter nights. A member of the family welcomes you when you arrive.

No surprises

We would rather be upfront: we have no pool or hot tub, the cabins have no oven, microwave or air conditioning, and the farm is reached by a dirt track. It is real countryside, so the odd ant may turn up. What we do have is shade, silence and a sky full of stars.

Best time to go glamping in Lanzarote

Any time. In winter days are around 21 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C, so you sleep very well under a blanket. Summer days are hot, but among the trees the cabins stay cool and they also have a fan. High season runs from November to March: if you are coming then, book ahead. We go into detail in the best time to visit Lanzarote, month by month.

What to bring for glamping in Lanzarote

• A car. Public transport in the countryside is limited and most glampings are reached by tracks.
• A jacket. Even if the days are hot, nights get cooler.
• A torch (or your phone’s) to get around the farm at night.
• Your shopping, including oil and salt. There is a supermarket 800 metres from us.
• Bottled water. Tap water in Lanzarote is drinkable, but, as everywhere on the island, bottled water is recommended for drinking.
• A stargazing app. You will need it.

Where to stay

If you are looking for quiet glamping in the centre of Lanzarote, with trees, stars and everything within reach, our three cabins are waiting for you. They are rated 4.9 on Airbnb with more than 400 reviews, and booking on our website costs less than on Airbnb or Booking. See the cabins and free dates →

Frequently asked questions

What is glamping?

It is a way of sleeping out in nature with the comforts of a home: a real bed, a bathroom, light and often a kitchen. In Lanzarote there are domes, yurts, campervans and cabins.

How much does glamping in Lanzarote cost?

It depends on the type and the season. For two people, simple options start below €100 a night, and domes or cabins with a hot tub or pool are usually over €150. In winter, which is high season, everything goes up a little.

Is there glamping with a hot tub in Lanzarote?

Yes, there are domes and bubbles with hot tubs on the island. Our cabins do not have one: what we offer is shade, silence and stars.

Is there glamping near Lanzarote airport?

Our farm in San Bartolomé is about 10 minutes by car from the airport. Handy if you arrive late or leave early.

Do I need a car for glamping in Lanzarote?

Yes, almost always. Most glampings are in the countryside and public transport is limited. Our farm is reached by a dirt track.

Do the cabins have hot water and air conditioning?

All three have hot water in the shower. They have no air conditioning, but they do have a fan, and since they are surrounded by trees they are well protected from the heat and stay quite cool even in summer.

Are pets allowed?

Not in our cabins, although our own animals live on the farm.