Lanzarote is a holiday hot spot island located 80 miles off the coast of Africa. The year round sunshine and glorious beaches make it one of the most popular Canary Islands. The Island is small at only 37 miles long but millions of people flock to Lanzarote each year.
Like all the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is a volcanic island and enjoys low rainfall and year round sunny climate. It is a favorite winter holiday destination. Parts of Lanzarote make for interesting scenery due to the recent eruptions in the 18th century. Some people have described the scenery as from another world.
The Lanzarote authorities are extremely strict about what can and can't be built in Lanzarote so don't let the lack of high rise buildings and billboards surprise you. The local landscape is stunning! Most people arrive at the island by airplane, with most of the travelers arriving from the UK into Arrecife airport. The airport is located on the south of the island in Puerto Del Carmen.
There are lots to see and do in Lanzarote from the wine museum to the Castillo de San Jose. The Castillo De San Jose now houses a restaurant and a modern art gallery and is a surreal place to wander around with military artifacts all over the building and surrounding grounds.
The Lanzarote aquarium is a must see site for any visitor. It is the biggest aquarium on the Canary Islands and features all manner of marine species.
To really see the island the visitor should hire a car. A car will allow you to travel around the island and visit the areas that the public transport simply can't reach. With the extra freedom you should have no problems visiting all of the islands beaches and secluded areas.
Lanzarote beaches range from black sand beaches to glorious white sand beaches. The black sand is due to the islands volcanic past. Puerto Del Carmen or Playa Grande as it is known, is one of the islands busiest sandy white beaches and is located just near the resort of the same name. The beach offers water sports and sun bathing as well as conveniences such as ice cream stands and public toilets.
Playa Blanca is located on the south of the island and has two of the islands man made beaches that are definitely worth a visit. These two beaches are glorious and have water sports such as banana boats and para gliding.
This is just two of the beaches that are only a half hour drive apart. Visit the rest of Lanzarote for a truly wonderful vacation.
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