Lanzarote Travel Guide
Lanzarote, the popular Canary Island holiday destination, expects to welcome well over a million foreign tourists this year. most of which are from the UK. Despite the recent depreciation of sterling against the euro and the confidence sapping effects of the credit crunch.
Fortunately most families still refuse to cut their annual vacations and holidays even if money is tight.
The Canarian archipelago, comprising a total of seven islands, is four hours away from the UK by plane. And some of the best known low cost airlines fly there, such as Jet 2 and Thomas Cook.which means you can usually get a flight for as little as £200 round trip. Making it a big favourite with overseas investors – many of whom rent their property in Lanzarote to holidaymakers. The bulk of flights from the UK operate on Mondays and Thursdays.
Lanzarote only has the one international airport at Arrecife. Which is located around 3km from the island capital of the same name. This serves as the hub for ´domestic’ flights between the other six Canary Islands as well as the rest of Spain. Facilities at the airport are a little limited by mainland European standards. For example there are no bureau de change facilities or shops in the arrivals hall.
In addition, there are no shuttle buses running between the airport and the main resorts. Which means that independent travellers will either need to take a taxi to their Lanzarote hotels or hire a car. Taxis are available directly outside the main arrivals hall. Although it is well worth noting that there can be a considerable queue during busy periods – such as Thursdays. When arrivals should allow up to twenty minutes wait.
On the upside, getting to most accommodation such as Lanzarote villas or apartments is usually pretty quick. As the island is very small – measuring less than 60km from end to end. So transfer times are speedy. For example, Playa Blanca, which is the furthest resort from the airport can be reached in around 35 minutes. Whilst the other two main resorts of Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen are both within a ten minute radius of Arecife airport.
There´s lots of things for tourists to do on Lanzarote. As the island boasts over ninety great beaches. Along with a surprisingly large amount of natural beauty spots – such as the Timanfaya Volcano Park and the Green Lagoon. Along with historic towns such as Teguise – the oldest in the Canaries. And some unique man made attractions – created by the island born artist Cesar Manrique. So hire a car and take time to explore this enchanting island.
Pop along to the Lanzarote villas website for the very latest availability of Lanzarote holiday villas. You can also find a great selection of Lanzarote apartments to rent there too.