Lanzarote Holidays
Lanzarote is a perfect place for you to take your holiday at any time of the
year as it is blessed with hot days during the summer months and warm days
during the winter. The temperature varies between 25 and 35 degrees in August,
and drops to a mild average of 21 degrees in January. The fact that there is
very little rain in Lanzarote, around five and a half inches per year, makes
this island an ideal all year round holiday destination for couples, families or
single travellers and is suitable for all age groups.
Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands, located only 79 miles from North Africa
and is of volcanic origin. The last recorded eruptions took place in the 18th
and 19th centuries and as a result many areas of the island look almost
moonlike. Lanzarote boasts the longest volcanic tunnel in the world – the
Atlantida, which stretches on for almost 7 kilometres and incorporates many
caves within.
For those who decide to take their holidays in Lanzarote, there is a wide
spectrum of different types of accommodation such as apartments, hotels, villas,
studios and luxury resorts with board arrangements ranging from self catering to
all inclusive.
Once you are there, depending on how you intend to spend your holiday, there are
numerous things for you to see and do. If you are a water baby maybe you will
try your hand at diving, sailing, or windsurfing. If you prefer to take a tour
of the island and see the many sights on offer, you can do this by organised
excursions, by hiring a car for a few days, or by taking the local bus. There is
an excellent bus network on the island and all of the major holiday areas such
as Puerto Del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca can be reached from the
capital town of Arrecife.
If you are lucky enough to be holidaying in Lanzarote during February and March,
you may find yourself watching, or even partaking in, the colourful Carnival
events depending on which dates have been set as they change slightly from year
to year, However, there are also many other festivals held throughout the rest
of the year in the towns and villages of the island, which are well worth seeing
and you will be made most welcome by the locals.
When mixing with the locals, they really love it when you have taken the time
and trouble to learn a little of their language. So if you get the opportunity
to check out a phrase book before or during your holiday and you are able to
order your drinks or ask for the bill in Spanish, they will really appreciate
this. It will probably give you and your friends a good laugh too!
If you are visiting Lanzarote for relaxing times in the sun during the day,
after a lively night on the town, you will find there is no end of sandy beaches
for you to lap up the sunshine, gathering your strength together to face another
busy evening ahead. The nightlife in Lanzarote, although not as hectic as some
of the other Spanish islands, has a good variety to suit most tastes. The main
areas for bars and clubs are again in Puerto Del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa
Blanca. These three resorts also have many family sports bars where you will be
able to watch your favourite sport, just like you do at home. Costa Teguise
offers a selection of Irish bars and is also the place to head for if you prefer
to get away from the typical tourist bars and see some real Canarian and Spanish
entertainment.
Eating out is a delight during your holiday in Lanzarote. With a huge range of
Spanish and International restaurants to choose from, your taste buds will be
tingling. The Casa Roja is a favourite of regular holidaymakers and Canarians
alike so you can be sure you are going to enjoy your meal and a bottle of good
wine when you pay this restaurant a visit.
Of course, you usually manage to do a little shopping whilst on holiday and
Lanzarote will not let you down on that score. Whether you are taking home
souvenirs of your holiday or presents for your friends and family, the duty free
shopping centres, boutiques and street markets have something for everyone.
Most people arrive at Lanzarote by air, landing at Arrecife Airport, although it
is possible to island hop around the Canaries, either by inter-island planes or
by ferry boat. By taking the boat, you have the added advantage of being able to
visit the smaller islands which do not have airport facilities of their own.
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