Lanzarote, One of The UK’s Leading Holiday Resorts

Lanzarote holidays

The Canary Islands are a fave holiday maker destination, especially for British and German visitors.  Tourism is the major industry and restaurant menus are typically drafted in Spanish, English and German.  Lanzarote is part of this group of islands and is the main center for visitors.  There’s 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 windy, particularly in the month of July. 

These islands were formed from volcanic activity and the landscape is terribly dramatic.  The easiest 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 visitor attractions as a rule.  Many folks enjoy the water sports here, such as windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, canoeing and surfing.  Submarine trips can be scheduled from Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero. 

Resorts on Lanzarote are targeted at English tourists as they make up the majority of visitors.  There are a large amount of eateries serving normal UK food and there are many Irish bars.  In fact, local food is in short supply round the tourist spots but it is feasible to find cuisine from India, China, Mexico and Greece. 

The volcanic terrain can be explored in the Timanfaya countrywide 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.  Amongst the sights, is the Montanas del Fuego mountain and there’s a bar, cafe and shop.  The Visitor’s Center has exhibits that outline the local history, volcanic activity and the fauna of the area.  The Jameos del Agua complex contains a bar, cafe, concert hall and pool. 

The highlight for many tourists is a trip to the Cueva de los Verdes, which is a series of caverns and tunnels.  Lanzarote vacations would not be the same without seeing the light show that illuminates the caves.  They are 3,000 years old and the results of volcanic activity.  The most renowned section is the vast space that has been used as an underground concert hall.  Another attraction for Lanzarote vacations is the Wild West themed Rancho Texas Park, which has cowboys, bars and other western themes.  There is also a big cat collection with rare White Tigers and pumas.

When in Lanzarote we suggest Lanzarote Car Hire in order to completely explore the island. . This article was written by Ben Berkley, a freelance travel writer who lives in the South-West of the UK and who has a web site detailing Holiday Parks in Devon.