Best Beaches and Resorts in Lanzarote
Tired of the Spanish mainland for your holidays abroad? Then fly off to the Canaries instead, as these seven islands combine all of the familiarity of Spain with added dashes of African and Latin influences. A legacy of its role centuries ago as a trading post between the New World and the Old.
Lanzarote has been owned by Spain since the 1400’s, but is an autonomous region boasting its own cultural identity, customs and dialect. And if you thought some Spanish resorts were laid back Lanzarote is virtually horizontal. Thanks to the fact that the weather is great here all year round too.
The island is one of the seven Canaries and can be found off the coast of Africa, quite close to the Tropic of Cancer. A long way south of Spain and the European mainland. As a result the island was of great use to Spain during the years of empire and conquest as galleons could dock and refuel here.
Today Lanzarote is all about tourism and the vast majority of visitors arrive by air rather than by sea. From countries such as the UK and Germany which are just a four hour flight away. Many book their own travel but holidays in Lanzarote are still prominent in the brochures of many tour operators and travel companies despite the advent of the internet.
Which is the best resort on Lanzarote? There are three in total, four if you also include the stylish marina of Puerto Calero, which is home to some of the best Lanzarote villas and apartments. But the bulk of the accommodation can be found in Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen. Which are all more like conventional resorts with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants for visitors to enjoy.
Puerto del Carmen is ideal for anyone planning a lively holiday as it has great nightlife alongside excellent beaches. The resort also boasts the biggest selection of apartments in Lanzarote and there are loads of complexes here. Most of them located just a short walk from the main beach of Playa Grande which as the name suggest really dominates the resort.
Playa Blanca is the second most popular destination – and little wonder – as it is home to lots of very good beaches such as Playa Flamingo and Playa Dorada as well as the superb stretches of sand at Papagayo.
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