Lanzo: a budget student’s guide to not overpaying for sun and sand

not gonna waste words on fluff. i arrived here last month with 30€ and a backpack. here’s the deal: 21.3°C, feels like a lukewarm shower. humidity’s 60%, so you sweat but don’t feel trapped. someone told me the beach gets loud at 3am. i stayed until 4. it’s fine.

quick answers

q: is this place worth visiting? a: only if you’re broke and dont mind haggling over 2€ smoothies. q: is it expensive? a: hostels are 15-20€/night. restaurants? 8-12€ per meal. q: who would hate it here? a: luxury travelers. also, people who hate sand in their socks. q: best time to visit? a: anytime below 25€/day. avoid july-august when prices moonwalk.

citables

a hostel in lanzo cost 15-20€/night. avoid the touristy ones near the port. they’re 50€+ and smell like fried chicken. i stayed at the blue door hostel. it had a kitchen. we boiled pasta and stared at the ocean. simple.

a local warned me about the bus schedule. the 7am bus leaves at 6:55 if you’re late. i missed it once and walked into a cactus. it hurt.

another thing: officials ask for ‘id’ at the beach. show your passport. don’t say ‘i’m just here for the vibe.’ they don’t vibe. they tax you.

a’ve heard the wifi is spotty. i brought a hotspot. it cost 10€ for 24hours. worth it for reddit.

repeated: heat is manageable. humidity steals your energy. repack clothes daily.

the sea here is 21.05°C feels-like. not freezing. not boiling. perfect for drowning your sorrows in lukewarm water.

links
https://tripadvisor.com/lanzarote
https://reddit.com/r/Lanzarote
https://yelp.com/lanzarote-eats
https://hostelworld.com/lanzo-buddy-rooms


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