Category — Canary Islands
Travel Lanzarote – Jewel of the Canaries
The easternmost island of the Canaries is Lanzarote, which is a very popular tourist destination for a number of reasons. The Island’s temperate climate makes Lanzarote travel a pleasure at any time of the year. For anyone who decides on Lanzarote as a travel destination, they will find many different options for lodging and activities from which to choose. They will also have some amazing beaches to enjoy.
The climate on Lanzarote Island, just like with all the Canary Islands, has landed them the beautiful nickname “the fortunate islands.” Lanzarote tourism is popular due to the mild winters and somewhat dry summers. The climate makes travel to Lanzarote ideal because conditions for enjoying a variety of activities are always pleasant.
Those who travel Lanzarote Island will easily find a huge variety of activities from which to choose. If you like water activities, you will have numerous choices, from jet skiing, catamaran trips, kayak tours and even a submarine tour around the island. Anyone who has a more adventurous travel spirit, a trip to the popular Chinijo Marine Reserve offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the many rocky promontories, which lie off the coast of Lanzarote, to the north.
If you have traveled to Lanzarote searching for a relaxing beach vacation, you will certainly not be disappointed. With its beautiful white sand beaches complete with crystal clear water, Lanzarote Island provides an ideal spot for a relaxing beach holiday. In addition to its beautiful beaches, the entire island was declared an example of what is considered a universal model for a sustainable environment. It features 12 natural areas that are protected, Lanzarote gives travelers a wonderful opportunity to practice some eco-tourism while in a remarkably stunning environment.
If your dreams of traveling to Lanzarote include staying in luxurious accommodations, you certainly will not have to worry about being disappointed. This island has a numerous resorts including the beautiful Puerto del Carmen, known to be one of the oldest of the Lanzarote resorts. With approximately six kilometers of beautiful golden beaches, a huge variety of great duty-free shopping opportunities, and many hotels, a visit to Puerto del Carmen will offer something for everyone. There are many different packages that the resort offers, or you can even choose to create a unique travel package of your own, designed especially by you to suit your taste.
Wherever you decide to stay during your trip to Lanzarote, you can be sure that you will have a wonderful experience and an amazingly magical location. With its distinctive volcanic formations, clean shining beaches, and a wealth of fun activities always available a holiday to Lanzarote will be one you will always remember.
August 29, 2010 No Comments
Lanzarote Holidays Guide
You’re ready for a vacation. You’ve worked hard, saved your money and now you’re ready for that long-awaited vacation. If you’re headed to the Canary Island chain, make sure you stop on Lanzarote. It’s the easternmost of the Canary Islands, just off the coast of North Africa. One of the neat things about the Canary Islands is that each of the islands has its own distinct personality. Each island has slightly different cuisines, crafts, flora and fauna. Let Lanzarote show you its secrets.
Lanzarote holidays, like any Canary Island holiday, will be filled with friendly faces, great food and adventure. The island is known primarily for its volcanoes. And no trip is complete without a visit to the Timanfaya National Park. While you’re in the park, you can take a camel ride through some of the less accessible areas and experience the other worldly volcanic landscape for yourself. An easy day trip would include the park, a little shopping, and dinner at one of the many little wine bodegas. If you’re just coming for the day, you may not need to rent a car, but a car rental in Lanzarote is an easy affair. A day-long rental, with full insurance, might cost you $150. But the freedom that it affords you to fully explore the 300 square mile island is worth it.
You may decide you like Lanzarote enough to plan your own trip just to stay on the island. There are many great Lanzarote holidays guide to help you make smart choices in hotels, restaurants and attractions. If you plan well you can have cheap holidays to call your own. There’s no doubt the trip to the Canary Islands — at least for Americans — is an expensive holiday. Airfare is one of the main reasons for the expense. From New York to Arrecife, capital, will take 12 hours and cost at least $500. In contrast, a trip from London to Arrecife will take three hours and cost $150. Once you are on the island, nothing is too expensive. One way to ensure cheap holidays in Lanzarote is to stay at one of the all-inclusive resorts. For one fee your lodging, food and much of your entertainment is already paid for!
July 17, 2010 No Comments



