Tinajo is not the very typical tourist resort, but boasts of beautiful picturesque villages and stunning scenery.
Within the Tinajo municipality lies Mancha Blanca where the the Festival of our Lady of Los Dolores is celebrated.
Tinajo was showered with volcanic lava years ago from the Timanfaya or Fire Mountains. There are many pickup points for all excursions on the island, also there are some great nearby excursions, Some are:
Timanfaya National Park : Visit Timanfaya National Park and the extensive lava fields in the South Tour.
LanzaroteON's Saver Tip Save money in the South Tour by also visiting the Camel Park, El Golfo, Los Hervideros, Salt pans of Janubio and vineyards of La Geria.
LanzaroteON's Travel Tip You also save time since you cover so many places in just one day.
There are numerous hotels in Tinajo, along with all- inclusive hotels, aparthotels and self-catering villas for all budgets.
LanzaroteON's Travel Tip Choose a hotel room which provides you with a safe or locker to stash away your passports and cash.
LanzaroteON's Saver Tip A hotel close to cafes, bars, restaurants and beaches can save you on travel time.
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If you decide to stay in Tinajo, hiring a car will keep you accessible to any part of Lanzarote, avoid long queues of the local bus service and save money on expensive taxi rides.
LanzaroteON's Travel Tip Always book your car in advance as they are almost always full booked.
LanzaroteON's Saver Tip Use your hotel status like gold, platinum etc. so that you can score perks from your car rental company .
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Whether you are planning a special lunch or a fine dining evening or want to have a quick bite, Tinajo has something for everyone.
LanzaroteON's Travel Tip Choose to eat at restaurants away from attractions, they are less expensive.
LanzaroteON's Saver Tip Get LanzaroteON's Discount Card to get discounts at restaurants, bars and cafe's.
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Tinajo lies in the south of Lanzarote. Some of it's beaches are:
La Santa Beach: It is an ideal place for diving and windsurfing, famous for the La Santa Club.
Teneza Beach: It is a windy beach with strong waves.
La Ria de la Santa Beach: White snady semi-urban beach, good for a stroll and not very crowded.
Caleta de Caballo Beach: This is popular for windsurfing and surfing.
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