As worlds in miniature, islands have always been a very popular destination for holidaymakers. But obviously, some islands have more to explore and discover than others. And many islands are simply to difficult to get too, especially for families with small kids.
Lanzarote, which lies off the coast of north Africa, enjoys more than its fair share of things to explore and appeals to many different types, including families and outdoor lovers. And those who require cultural stimulation will also be impressed with its attractions.
Making your way to the island at the present time is relatively easy, additionally the relatively short flight times to the islands continue to be a pretty important plus factor since flights are a nice and relaxing four hours or so. Another plus point is that cost of Lanzarote flights remains to be nice and affordable too despite air fare price increases to other locations. In all probability this is due to the strong competition to this particular destination between the main travel providers servicing this area.
Also, Lanzarote has an excellent pedigree as a popular destination, with a wide range of accommodation that caters to every price range. Lanzarote hotels~hotels in Lanzarote as a case in point are numerous and there are even several five star establishments, with immaculate tropical gardens and luxury facilities. And holiday apartments and Villas range from small and bijou to luxury and pretentious, so everyone is catered for.
There are around 90 beaches on Lanzarote and most of them are made up of golden grains, rather than the black sand that is common on some other Canary Islands such as Tenerife. There are also fantastic beaches at the heart of each of the islands main tourist resorts. The best of the island won’t come to you though and you’ll most likely need to arrange car hire to get to the best beaches and to explore the islands most dramatic spots yourself – such as Famara on the North West coast.
Eating out in Lanzarote can be a delightful experience as the delicacies of Lanzarote fuse together the conventional recipes of Spain, with exotic African spices. Authentic rustic cuisine can be found in the inland towns and villages, whilst you can find excellent seafood restaurants are in abundance in the resorts and around the coast. Why not try as well the local goats cheese followed by some Lanzarotean Sangria, it’s said to be much stronger than the Spanish version.
The combination of modern resorts, world class beaches and stunning natural landscapes make Lanzarote a unique and unforgettable holiday destination.
