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The volcanic, picturesque Canary Island of Lanzarote enjoys
a hot sunny climate with average daytime temperatures |
ranging from around 21°C in January to 29°C in August. Lanzarote is also home to some
of the best white and rare black sandy beaches whilst the distinctive lunar landscapes of
volcanic rock make the island an intriguing destination for holidaymakers and a great year
round destination. |
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The main tourist resort is Puerto del Carmen with
over 2 miles of golden beaches and offers an
array of water sports from windsurfing to
snorkelling and diving. This bustling resort
consists of two areas; the "Old Town" with its
harbour-side restaurants which are famous for
their fish dishes and the newer Avenida,
commonly known as 'The Strip' with restaurants,
shops, and superb nightlife with clubs, discos and
a casino. Puerto del Carmen really does cater for
everyone! |
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Playa Blanca is a tranquil town situated in the
very south of the island, and named after the
most beautiful white sandy beaches in the area.
Mainly a quiet and unspoilt resort, it’s the flattest
and warmest of the three main resorts on the
island. The centre of the town has retained much
of its original fishing village charm with a good
selection of shops, supermarkets and many
excellent restaurants, some of which serve a
mean bowl of strawberries and cream. Why not
take the ferry from the harbour across to the
neighbouring island of Fuertaventura where you
can explore all that the bustling fishing village of
Corralejo has to offer. |
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Lanzarote is an historic island boasting an abundance of unique fiestas in memory of its past.
These run throughout the year and everyone is welcome to join in the fun. An annual carnival
is held every February where the whole island joins together to celebrate by parading through
local villages and towns, dancing and singing in brightly coloured costumes going on into
the night. Bring a costume and join in, its great fun for the whole family! |
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Aside from the beaches of Lanzarote, the island is full of great attractions and activities
catering for people of all ages. These range from watersports, tropical parks and golf, to
guided tours of the Timanfaya National Park and the local wine making region. No trip to
Lanzarote would be complete without visiting the weekly Sunday market at Teguise where you
can buy clothes, shoes and local arts and crafts made from local volcanic rock, so you can take
home your own small part of this memorable island. Don’t forget to barter! |
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Come and explore the Island of Lanzarote for yourself with VillaPlus.com. Stay in one of our
fantastic villas which have been carefully selected for their great locations close to the resort
centres and beaches. All of the team have lived on the island for many years and we are sure
you will enjoy it as much as we do and hope that you will take home great memories of this
unique holiday destination. |
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| Mandy, Lyn and Sam – The VillaPlus.com Lanzarote Team |
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