Spanish is the official language of Lanzarote, although the Canary Islands have their own dialect and accent, so it may sound a little different. In the tourist areas, most people also speak English, German or both, as many visitors come from the UK or Germany. You don’t need to speak a lot of Spanish to get around Lanzarote, although you may find it useful to learn a little if you are visiting the north of the island or the more rural areas.