Showing posts with label Island. Show all posts
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Saturday, 1 October 2011

Lanzarote For a Canary Island Experience


As would be expected of a Canary Island, Lanzarote has resorts and beaches and one such resort is Costa Teguise which offers a range of water sports, golf courses and beaches. For adrenaline junkies the joy of scuba diving, sailing and windsurfing will be irresistible. A relaxing bout of deep sea fishing will be equivalent to paradise.

Costa Teguise consists of three beaches that of Las Curcharas, El Jabillo and Los Charcos. These beaches are the preferred choice of windsurfers being windier than the other beaches in Lanzarote. Of course all this action is not for everyone so those who prefer can while away the time tanning themselves on the warm soft beaches on offer. However, it should be noted that El Jabillo can be a bit pebbly!

The 18-hole golf course acts as a magnet to all golf enthusiasts, as it is surrounded by a beautiful landscape that has been declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Claiming to be the best golf course on the whole of the Canary Islands it is no wonder people throng here to make use of the best of golf resources and practice their swing in an amazing location.

After days spent doing water sports or with sun and sea bathing it is time for some retail therapy. For a difference and some unique souvenirs try the Sunday market where knick knacks can be picked up which would be ideal as keepsakes and gifts for friends and relatives. For a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of the resort visit the historic capital of Teguise which is about 10 to 15 minutes away.

Costa Teguise is well placed and provides easy access to places of interest such as the ancient Teguise and the Cactus Garden, also there is a water park which would provide immense fun for the kids. Within the resort itself there are many restaurants offering Indian, Chinese and International cuisine, bars and shops catering to the whole family. There are many mini markets providing a range of international goods, so it is easy to be on a self catering holiday while in Costa Teguise.

The family oriented nature of the resort should not put off couples in fear they will be spending their vacation surrounded by hordes of kids. There are many places in Costa Teguise that cater to adults only, so they can enjoy quality time together.

To ensure that maximum can be made out of the holiday time restaurants are usually open till late along with bars so guests are never rushed. It is relatively easy to get around the island as public transport services are readily available. So it is not a costly affair to get around the island and see the many attractions.

As Lanzarote is a popular holiday destination finding accommodation is easy. Whatever the requirements a suitable Lanzarote hotel, apartment or villa can be found on such sites as roomset.com, which makes going on holiday a breeze as booking accommodation can be done with ease.



Wednesday, 27 July 2011

Lanzarote Holidays - the Volcanic Canary Island


Situated in the eastern corner of Canary Island, Lanzarote is an exciting Spanish island with lot to offer for a good holiday. The southern part of Lanzarote is dominated with magnificent volcanoes, formed by 18th century old eruptions. The island has beaches, volcanoes, water activities, amazing resorts, sparkling nightlife, delicious cuisines and many other recreation facilities to make your holiday in Lanzarote a happening one.

Following are some of the famous tourist attractions to be visited when holidaying in Lanzarote:

Timanfaya

Holiday in Lanzarote is incomplete without a visit to the volcanic zone or the volcanoes, also known as Fire Mountain. In year 1968 the Parque National de Timanfaya was declared as a national park, which is today a major tourist attraction for all the foreign tourists and visitors. The area also has amazing camel ride which takes tourists and visitors to the hill. Due to heavy crowd of visitors and tourists on a holiday in Lanzarote, the place also has delicacy of delicious and grilled food served at renowned El Diablo restaurant at the peak of the hill.

The Cactus Garden

Designed and planned by Cesar Manrique, El Jardin del cactus garden brings an elegant collection of around 1000 different cactus species. The variety of cacti selection was chosen by Estanislo Gonzales Ferrer, Botanist.

Fundación César Manrique

This foundation of renowned artist Cesar Manrique is usually visited by a large number of tourists every day. The foundation is more of a showcase of this eminent artist, his life and perception. When holidaying in Lanzarote it is important to acknowledge the artist's and his work, to understand and complement the appeal of this canary island.

Jameos Del Agua

James Del Agua was once an underground lava bubble which was converted into today's theater and auditorium. This tourist attraction is a hit among many tourist and visitors holidaying in Lanzarote. 100 m long and 30m in width, this volcanic bubble is roofless and has swimming pool, garden along with a bar and dance floor made out of the rocks of volcano.

Aquapark, Costa Teguise

Holiday in Lanzarote can be fun with family too. This huge aqua park of Lanzarote brings all the family fun as its offer water rides, flumes, pools and lots of water. Tourist and visitors holidaying in Lanzarote often end up at this water park, to rest and enjoy between their excursions to island's amazing beauty.

Wine museum El Grifo

With over 40,000 tourist and visitors paying a visit to it every year, El Grifo is the major and highly admired wine museum. The wine producing region of this island is worth paying a visit when holidaying in Lanzarote. The museum also has a monument of Grifo, a work of art by famous Cesar Manrique.

Best time to visit of holiday in Lanzarote

The best season to visit Lanzarote would be the months of September and October.