Canary Island holidays have something for everyone, singles, couples or for that memorable family holiday. Lanzarote in particular has a diverse range of resorts and holiday accommodation to suit everyone! Located just 70 miles off the coast of Africa, this volcanic island is the most easterly of the Canaries, its tropical temperatures and blue skies are a feature virtually all year round so no wonder that lanzarote holidays are also popular in the winter months. Lanzarote has a wide range of holiday hotels and apartments, if you are looking for a luxury holiday in Lanzarote there is plenty of high quality accommodation with many new 4 and 5 star hotels in most of the major resorts, these hotels offer bed and breakfast through to all inclusive arrangements.
Visitors to Lanzarote can discover a selection of sandy beaches, there are both dark-sand volcanic beaches and soft white sandy beaches. The main beach resorts include
Playa Blanca with its white sandy town beach and nearby beautiful Papagayo beach is an ideal choice for a family holiday in Lanzarote, the picturesque Playa Chica beach close to
Puerto del Carmen with its wealth of water sports, alternatively the wide sweeping beach of
Playa de los Pocillos is also a short walk from Puerto del Carmen; the golden beach of Arrecife with its beach front bars and cafes; and the beach of Las Cucharas in
Costa Teguise, is famous for its excellent windsurfing. Water sports are a popular pastime in Lanzarote, holiday makers can try their hand at windsurfing, diving, sailing, snorkelling, jet skiing and parasailing. If the beachlife is not for you then
Puerto Calero may be the place that attracts you, this sophisticated resort with its excellent marina and good hotels is an idyllic setting for a relaxing
holiday in Lanzarote.
If you enjoy shopping there are a variety of outlets in all the major resorts with leather goods, electronics and boutiques in abundance, you may however wish to visit the large shopping districts of Calle Real in Arrecife or the large bustling market of Teguise, which takes place every Sunday. Those seeking lively bars, discos and nightclubs can head to the resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise. Alternatively Arrecife offers a more traditional Spanish nightlife.
Visitors to the island can choose from a wealth of excursions, attractions and things to do. Why not try a camel ride in the Timanfaya National Park? it's the place to view more than 100 volcanoes, stunning lunar type craters and volcanic tunnels. See the Cave of Los Verdes - a spectacular underground cave system formed 3000 years ago. Visit the Castillo de San Jose a castle built in the late 18th-century overlooking Arrecife harbour. Other points of interest include the Cactus Garden, home to more than 100 species of cactus, the volcanic crater of El Golfo that is filled by a spectacular green lagoon, and Los Hervideros with its combination of caves and crashing waters. If you feel a little more active you can go horse riding, hire a bike, take a tour on a Jeep safari, have a family fun day at a water park, go in a yellow submarine or experience a catamaran boat ride to name but a few!
Booking advice for holidays to Lanzarote from Travel Empire, for families that include children under 12 staying in hotel or self catering accommodation (older children may apply in some self catering units) that have to travel in the main school holidays then we recommend that early booking is advisable to qualify for free child places or other tour operator sponsored reductions. If you are looking for a cheap offer or bargain in Lanzarote or a
late deal to Lanzarote then we recommend that with either tailor-made holidays or traditional package holidays that you regularly re-visit our website, here we often promote last minute reduced price holidays on our special offer pages or our homepage, you can always use our holiday search engine to keep a track on the prices or for further advice, information or reservations please call any of our travel advisors on the number above.
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