Discover The Attractions of Lanzarote
Year round sunshine. Beautiful beaches. Excellent accommodation. Lanzarote really does have it all as a holiday destination. And millions of tourists would seem to agree – as this small Canary Islands remain a popular destination even during the credit crunch.
Lanzarote is Spanish owned but situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of what used to be the Spanish Sahara – along with the other six islands that make up the Canarian archipelago. Enjoying a semi tropical climate that guarantees decent weather all year round and little in the way of grey skies or rainfall.
This alone makes the island an ideal holiday destination. But when you add in great beaches such as Famara and Caleton Blanco then it’s easy to see why so many visitors return to Lanzarote year after year. Especially from the UK and Germany which are the island’s main tourist markets.
Accommodation in Lanzarote is located across the island. With great value villas and apartments in Lanzarote available from just a coupe of hundred pounds a week.
As well as great beaches Lanzarote has lots of attractions to explore. Chief amongst these are the dormant volcanoes of the Timanfaya National Park. Where the temperatures beneath the earths surface still simmer away at 400 degrees plus.
This whole area – which covers around 200km square – was created by eruptions that lasted for over six years during the 1730´s. With a further fiery encore thrown in for good measure in 1824. Which together covered the islands interior in a thick layer of lava. A dramatic sight that makes this entire area look like a planet from science fiction film.
Tours of the volcano park are conducted on board expertly driven coaches but it is also possible to arrange guided walks through the park with guides. A trek that provides visitors with a real insight into the destructive powers of Mother Nature.
The eruptions also left their imprint on other facets of island life too. Lanzarote boasts a unique wine region where local farmers use volcanic chippings called picon to protect their plants. Whilst the colours and textures of the volcanoes are reproduced clearly in the canvases of the local artist César Manrique. Who also created a number of unusual visitor centres around the island such as the Cactus Garden and the Mirador del Rio.
Exploring the islands many delights is easy as car hire in Lanzarote is very affordable and the roads are all very quiet and safe.
