The true magic of a holiday in Lanzarote doesn’t have to end when you fly home. One of the greatest pleasures is sharing a piece of Lanzarote with friends and family through thoughtful, locally produced gifts.
For those seeking the perfect present, the island offers a treasure trove of items that resonate with its landscape, traditions, and flavours.
AWARD-WINNING WINES
For a taste of the island’s renowned culinary landscape, consider its exceptional wines. Bottles from La Geria, where vines grow in volcanic ash pits, offer a story as rich as their flavour. The unique malvasía volcánica wines, particularly the sweet dessert varieties, are a sophisticated gift for any wine lover.
TASTY MOJOS
Accompany this with a jar of authentic mojo sauce, the quintessential Canarian condiment available in both piquant red and herbaceous green varieties, perfect for recreating island meals at home.
SAY CHEESE
Don’t forget the island’s distinctive cheeses, primarily made from goat’s milk, which boast a unique, slightly salty character.
HANDICRAFTS
Lanzarote’s artisan community produces stunning handicrafts that are both beautiful and sustainable. Look for textiles dyed with natural cochineal, a vibrant crimson pigment derived from local prickly pear cacti. Scarves or shawls in this colour are a beautiful and elegant gift. The tradition of weaving with palm and vegetable fibres is also alive and well, resulting in stylish baskets and bags that are as practical as they are picturesque.
ONE-OF-A-KIND JEWELLERY
For a truly volcanic keepsake, seek out jewellery or small decorative items crafted from basalt or olivine, minerals born from the island’s fiery geology, offering a tangible piece of Lanzarote’s dramatic landscape.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The island’s natural bounty extends to wonderful wellness products. Lanzarote is famous for its high-quality aloe vera, which is transformed into a range of soothing creams, lotions, and healing gels. These make for a pampering and practical gift, especially when combined with products made from local sea salt or volcanic clay, known for their purifying properties.
SWEET TREATS
For a sweet treat that appeals to all ages, a bottle of ron miel, a smooth and sweet honey rum, is a classic Canarian favourite.
Ultimately, choosing a locally made gift is about more than the item itself; it’s about gifting a story, a sensation, and a genuine fragment of Lanzarote’s soul. Whether it’s the taste of wine from the ashes, the feel of a cochineal-dyed textile, or the sight of jewellery forged from volcanic rock, these presents allow your loved ones to experience a piece of the island you fell in love with.
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