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Holidays in Lanzarote 
(Photo:©James Mitchell)
The
small Canary Island of Lanzarote has long been a hot favourite with sun starved
Northern Europeans. As this little speck of Spain, located just off the coast
of Saharan Africa, is an ideal sunshine holiday destination all year round. And
is just four hours flying time from all major UK airports History
Lanzarote
was first conquered by the Spanish crown in the early 1400´s. Evolving into an
important trading post in centuries to come - as Spain's galleons transported
gold and silver from the Inca Empire back to the Old World via the Canaries. A
trade which attracted the attentions of some famous privateers, such as Drake
and Raleigh. During
the 1730´s Lanzarote was subjected to a six year volcanic eruption. Earning it
the epithet of the Island of Fire. An apt title as around one quarter of the terrain
here is carpeted in solidified lava. Tourism
first took off on the island during the 1970´s. But despite the fact that the
island welcomes around 1.5 million foreign visitors a year Lanzarote remains relatively
unspoiled. Thanks to the influence of an island born artist called Cesar Manrique
who fought for the controlled development of tourism.
Getting
to Lanzarote The
island is serviced by low cost operators such as Monarch and easyJet. As a result
fares remain relatively affordable, with return
flights
to Lanzarote starting at around £200. The main
arrival days for tourist from the UK are Mondays and Thursdays.
Accommodation
in Lanzarote The
best selection of
Lanzarote
hotels are located in the south of the island,
in the newest resort of Playa Blanca. Which was purpose built back in the 1980´s
and is now firmly established as the second most popular holiday destination on
Lanzarote Anyone
in search of apartments
in Lanzarote should head for the islands oldest
resort, Puerto del Carmen. Which boasts the highest concentration of complexes
the island. See also jmlvillas.com
in the Canary Islands Islas Canarias Things
to do in Lanzarote For
such a small island Lanzarote offers a surprisingly large amount of attractions
and things to do. Boasting a number of natural beauty spots as well as a wide
variety of unique tourist sites which were developed by Cesar Manrique.
(Photo:©James Mitchell)
The
Timanfaya Volcano Park remains Lanzarote´s number one attraction. As the scenery
here is literally out of this world - and is in fact often likened to the surface
of the moon. For
a complete contrast head for the north of the island and the verdant Valley of
1000 Palms. Where locals have been planting a palm tree for each new born girl
(and two for a boy) for centuries. Providing a green and lush antidote to the
arid and volcanic south of the island. Best
Beaches Lanzarote
boasts over ninety great beaches. Amongst the best is the unspoilt set of coves
at Papagayo in the south, close to the resort of Playa Blanca. Along with the
huge horseshoe bay at Famara on Lanzarote´s raw north east coast - a popular spot
with locals and surfers alike. Nick
Ball at The Lanzarote Guidebook ©
jml Property Services April 2009 Lanzarote
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