Five Reasons To Visit Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Spain´s most popular holiday destinations.With an enduring appeal for visitors from Northern Europe. And at just four hours flying time this is the closest winter sun option for tourists in countries such as the UK and Germany. But what exactly is the appeal of the Island of Fire?
1) Climate
The key to Lanzarote´s popularity as a holiday destination lies in the fact that the island enjoys fantastic weather all year round. It´s located just off the coast of Africa.So there´s plenty of sunshine and very little rainfall. Along with average temperatures of 22 Celsius.
This makes it warm enough to enjoy beach holidays and days by the pool all year round.
2) Beaches
There are close to 100 beaches dotting the coastline. The three main resorts of Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen all boast striking stretches of sand. But these playas are man made – using sand from the nearby Sahara.
So beach lovers in search of an all natural experience need to get out and explore.
Locals tend to agree that the most impressive beach on the island is Famara. Due to its sheer size – measuring around 8km long. And because it is flanked by the impressive Famara massif range of cliffs.
Over popular playas includes the stretches of white sand which are collectively known as Caleton Blanco in the north of the island, on route to Orzola. As well as the pretty little beach – Playa de Garita – located in the seaside village of Arrieta.
3) Scenery
The scenery on Lanzarote really is unique and out of this world.Thanks to the fact that the island endured lenghty eruptions in the 1730´s. Which transformed the interior – replacing farming land with seas of solidified lava and burnt out volcanoes.
The rest of the island boasts a more conventional beauty. With plenty of stunning spots such as the Valley of 1000 Palms and the Green Lagoon at El Golfo to explore.
4) Tourist Attractions
Mention Lanzarote and the name César Manrique soon crops ups. His work adorns everything here from coffee mugs and car stickers through to roundabouts and hotel walls.
He also created Lanzarote´s main visitor attractions such as the Cactus Garden and the Jameos del Agua. Whilst also campaigning for the controlled development of tourism.Succesfully securing bans on ad hoardings and high rise buildings in the process.
5) Accommodation
There are plenty of places to stay in Lanzarote.The island offers everything from studio apartments through to five star hotels.
Holiday villas in Playa Blanca are especially popular. As the growth of the internet means that tourists are now able to book their own accommodation direct online with the owners.Bringing down the cost of holidays in Lanzarote.