Escape To Lanzarote In 2010
As Northern Europe continues to shiver through one of the toughest winters in over 30 years the sun is still shining just four hours to the south in the Canary Islands. Where holidaymakers are enjoying temperatures in the 20´s Celsius and sunshine aplenty.
The Canary Islands are the closest genuine winter sun destination to major markets such as the UK and Germany and attract millions of tourists every year. Boasting great beaches and high standards of accommodation as well as wonderful year round weather.
Lanzarote is the fourth largest of these seven Spanish owned islands and the most closely located to the coast of West Africa. With tourism concentrated in the three main resorts of Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen.
The island was first claimed by the Spanish crown in the early 1400´s before becoming an important cog in the growing Spanish empire. Providing a refuelling post for Spanish galleons as they traversed the Atlantic with silver and gold plundered from the Incas.
There’s a wide variety of accommoation options available for anyone planning their holidays in Lanzarote during the course of 2010. There are over 200 hotels located around the island – including six 5 star establishments. As well as an abundance of apartment complexes – especially in the oldest resort of Puerto del Carmen.
The growth of the internet has also led to an upsurge in demand for private rental accommodation. As more and more tourists book their own apartments and villas in Lanzarote direct with the owners online.
As well as great weather and excellent accommodation Lanzarote offers loads for visitors to do and see. The island is also very easy to explore – as it can be covered end to end in around an hour. Whilst car hire in Lanzarote is also very reasonably priced – starting at just €15 per day for a basic rental vehicle.
Top of any visitor’s agenda is a tour of the Timanfaya National Park – Lanzarote´s volcanic region. Which is home to a sea of solidified lava and hundreds of now dormant volcanoes. Which were created by volcanic eruptions which took place during the 1730´s for six years and again in 1824.
Lanzarote is also a real beach lover’s paradise – boasting close to 100 fine stretches of sand. Such as the huge bay at Famara on the island´s North West coast – which extends for around 8km and which is flanked by the majestic sight of the Famara massif range of cliffs.
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.