Wednesday 27 July 2011

What to Do on Holiday in Lanzarote


Lanzarote is a popular island part of the Canary Islands that is visited by a large number of tourists who stay in holiday villas and self catering holiday apartments as their holiday accommodation.

People not only love the natural and scenic beauty of this island, but also take pleasure in its other attractions like exceptional tourist destinations, shopping and events. It has been observed that a huge amount of foreign tourists visit this travel destination for the main aim of enjoying its great nightlife.

Having the reputation of being a silent island, it does not actually mean that it does not provide sufficient choices to party. The most vibrant and exciting nightlife activities to be enjoyed on this island can be easily found in the Puerto del Carmen town and that too particularly on Avenida de las Playas, the street which seems to be never sleeping.

Also, the Big Apple bar and club is a brilliant nightlife spot for drinks and dance. The DJs found at this nightlife destination are simply amazing but in case you want live music, it is better to try out the Roof Tops, the disco bar which hosts a local band on every Friday. Most of the Lanzarote resorts are featured with their own dance floors and bars.

Other exciting things to do in Lanzarote include scuba diving, sport fishing and boat trips. Lanzarote is blessed with fabulous volcanic underwater natural beauty along with plenty of interesting marine life. With diving centers located at the popular beach resorts, the Atlantic waters can easily be discovered on numerous beaches, night and boat dives.

The Canary Islands and Lanzarote are well known for carrying out the activity of fishing. The travelers can also take pleasure in the interesting challenge hunt for the big gaming fish like tuna, shark, marlin and wahoo.

In addition, many holiday makers are looking forward to improve their sailing skills and may take up sailing lessons. Whether the tourists indulge in catamaran excursions, glass bottomed trips in boats, submarine tours and yacht chartering, this island has great holiday plans to offer.

Hiking, biking and horse riding are some other things worth doing in this stunningly beautiful island. There are various hiking trips all through Lanzarote that takes in the volcanic caves, national park and mountains with this island attracting a large number of rambling and walking enthusiasts.

Lanzarote is also considered to be a haven for all those people who love serious biking. Horse riding is yet another activity that can be enjoyed at this island while relaxing in the spectacular landscapes. The riding routes are specially designed to take in the stunning countryside and scenery of the island.

With trade winds and warm waters, the island is a great destination for wind surfers as well. The most popular spot is that of the Costa Teguise, that is a home to various wind-surfing schools.

Needless to say, the camel and jeep safaris are another plus that drives a large number of travelers to this island. These safaris serve as exceptional Lanzarote excursions so that the travelers can enjoy the island and also discover its silent and hidden beauty.

Lanzarote is a popular family holiday destination and many families like to rent self catering holiday accommodation. There is a great choice of holiday villas with swimming pools and self catering holiday apartments to rent. By renting holiday homes families are given more freedom and can experience the local food and culture of Lanzarote.



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