Lanzarote Holidays

Lanzarote holidays

The Canary Islands are a favourite tourist destination, particularly for British and German visitors.  Tourism is the major industry and restaurant menus are sometimes drafted in Spanish, English and German.  Lanzarote is part of this group of islands and is the main center for visitors.  There’s a global airport called Arrecife airfield.  The islands are Spanish owned and so Spanish is the chief language but is spoken with an accent.  Lanzarote vacations offer great beaches, fun and nightlife.  The weather can be breezy, especially in the month of July. 

These islands were formed from volcanic activity and the landscape is extraordinarily dramatic.  The easiest method to get around on Lanzarote holidays is to hire a car.  It is an cheap option and preferable to public transport, which doesn’t go to holiday maker attractions as a rule.  Many of us enjoy the water sports here, such as windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, canoeing and surfing.  Submarine trips can be prepared from Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero. 

Resorts on Lanzarote are targeted at UK travellers as they make up the majority of visitors.  There are a large amount of restaurants serving normal UK food and there are a few Irish bars.  In fact, local food is in short supply round the holiday maker spots but it is feasible to find cuisine from India, China, Mexico and Greece. 

The volcanic terrain can be explored in the Timanfaya state Park, an area landscaped by eruptions between 1730 -1736.  Coach tours take visitors around the park to see the steam geyser and volcanic rock.  Narration on the tour is in Spanish, English or German.  Amongst the sights, is the Montanas del Fuego mountain and there is a bar, restaurant and shop.  The Visitor’s Center has exhibits that depict the local history, volcanic activity and the fauna of the area.  The Jameos del Agua complex contains a bar, restaurant, concert hall and swimming pool. 

The highlight for many tourists is a visit to the Cueva de los Verdes, which is a collection of caverns and tunnels.  Lanzarote vacations would not be the same without seeing the light show that illuminates the caves.  They are 3,000 years old and the results of volcanic activity.  The most famous section is the vast space that has been used as an underground concert hall.  Another attraction for Lanzarote vacations is the Wild West themed Rancho Texas Park, which has cowboys, taverns and other western themes.  There’s also a big cat collection with rare White Tigers and pumas.

When taking a holiday in Lanzarote why not consider Lanzarote Car Rentals in order to completely explore the island. You should also look at the prices available when booking a Cheap Lanzarote Hotel online. This article was written by Ben Berkley, a freelance travel writer who lives in the South-West of the UK and who has a web site detailing Holiday Parks in Devon.