Visiting Lanzarote

Lanzarote holidays

The Canary Islands are a fave traveller destination, especially for British and German visitors.  Tourism is the major industry and restaurant menus are usually drafted in Spanish, English and German.  Lanzarote is part of this group of islands and is the main center for visitors.  There is a global airfield called Arrecife airfield.  The islands are Spanish owned and so Spanish is the chief language but is spoken with an accent.  Lanzarote holidays offer great beaches, fun and nightlife.  The weather can be gusty, particularly in the month of July. 

These islands were formed from volcanic activity and the landscape is very dramatic.  The simplest way to get around on Lanzarote holidays is to hire a car.  It is an cheap option and preferable to public transport, which doesn’t go to tourist attractions as a rule.  Many folks enjoy the water sports here,eg windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, canoeing and surfing.  Submarine trips can be prepared from Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero. 

Resorts on Lanzarote are targeted at British tourists as they make up the majority of visitors.  There are a lot of restaurants serving normal Brit food and there are many Irish bars.  In fact, local food is in short supply round the traveller spots but it is possible to find cuisine from India, China, Mexico and Greece. 

The volcanic terrain can be explored in the Timanfaya state Park, an area landscaped by eruptions between 1730 -1736.  Coach tours take visitors round the park to see the steam geyser and volcanic rock.  Narration on the tour is in Spanish, English or German.  Among the sights, is the Montanas del Fuego mountain and there is a bar, restaurant and shop.  The Visitor’s Center has exhibits that outline the local history, volcanic activity and the wildlife of the area.  The Jameos del Agua complex contains a bar, restaurant, concert hall and swimming pool. 

The highlight for many holiday makers is a visit to the Cueva de los Verdes, which is a collection of caverns and tunnels.  Lanzarote vacations wouldn’t be the same without seeing the light show that illuminates the caves.  They’re 3,000 years of age and the results of volcanic activity.  The most renowned section is the huge space that has been used as an underground concert hall.  Another attraction for Lanzarote vacations is the Wild West themed Rancho Texas Park, that has cowboys, taverns and other western themes.  There’s also a big cat collection with rare White Tigers and pumas.

. . This piece was penned by Reg Benson, a very experienced travel writer who now resides in Devon and has a new web site describing Devon Holiday Parks.