Holidays Packages for Lanzarote, Canaries -Bargain Late Holidays
A UNESCO Biosphere reserve, around 300 volcanic cones, spectacular landscapes and a huge variety of nightlife and entertainment options for all the family – holidays in Lanzarote have a lot to recommend them!
Family-friendly attractions
There are many attractions on the island that make family holidays to Lanzarote a firm favourite. The popular Aqua Lanza Water Park features plenty of slides and pools to keep youngsters of all ages busy. The Guinate Tropical Park has more than 1300 exotic birds as well as monkeys, lemurs and meerkats. Parque Las Pardelas is a park celebrating the indigenous flora and fauna of the island, as well as the traditional crafts and farming of Lanzarote.
Lanzarote beaches
The unspoiled beaches of the island are the attractions that make many people choose holidays in Lanzarote. Resorts like Playa Blanca and Punta Del Papagayo have stunning sands and crystal clear water. Plenty of restaurants, clubs and bars mean you will never be short of something to do in the evening on the island.
Sports and activities
Many people would prefer their holidays to Lanzarote to be a little more active and the island does not disappoint. In the water you can choose from sailing, swimming, windsurfing, surfing, scuba-diving, water skiing or jet skiing. In the air you can sky dive, hang-glide, para-glide or enjoy a flight around the island. On land, there is golf, walking, horse riding, cycling, karting or a camel safari to keep you occupied.
Points of interest and things to do
Lanzarote is the island where the volcanic history of the Canary Islands is most visible. Jameos Del Agua, in the north of the island, is one of the main tourist attractions. The natural caves and tubes created by the volcanic activity make it a unique place to visit on Lanzarote holidays.
Many of the tourist developments in Lanzarote have been planned to fit with the ecology of the island. Much of this is due to the architect and environmentalist, César Manrique. A fine example of his work is Costa Teguise where th sympathetic architecture and clever integration of features like the marina and water park is a fine example of how tourism need not have a negative impact on the environment.
The capital of the island is Arrecife. It is the main shopping centre on the island and the ideal place to find a souvenir of holidays in Lanzarote.
The area around Masdache is the main wine making region of the island. Visitors can enjoy a tour of the winery at Bodegas El Grifo which has won many awards for its fine wines.
Like many parts of Spain, religious festivals and saints days are an important part of life on the island. The fiestas feature colourful processions, fancy dress parades, food and entertainment. The fiestas will give you an insight into the traditional life of the people of the island. If you get a chance to visit a fiesta, take it – you won’t regret it.
Holidays to Lanzarote offer the visitor a vast array of choices. You can relax on the stunning beaches or enjoy the traditional cultural life, you can have fun with the family or challenge yourself with a sporting activity. Whatever you choose, you are sure to enjoy your time on this intriguing island.
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