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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jun 26

Lanzarote, a beautiful Spanish island located in the eastern part of the Canary Islands chain, offers amazing volcanic mountains as well as expansive beaches. Since the island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protected site, there are numerous restrictions on the style and amount of development on the island.  Visitors to the island can choose from an array of Lanzarote hotels, restaurants, and clubs, in addition to the stunning natural beauty. This means that no high-rise apartments or condominiums are on the island and billboard advertising is not allowed. Your island holiday experience is guaranteed to be one to remember, with so many sights on offer, alongside the many restaurants, bars, shops and cheap hotels.

Timanfaya National Park

This part of the island looks almost martian since the landscape is barren and desert-like, due to Lanzarote’s Montañas del Fuego – or Fire Mountains. There are plenty of rare plant species to marvel at in this fertile area and guided tours around the park will help you to make the most of the region – there is even the chance to view the landscape while riding a camel.

Jameos del Agua

There’s more to these caves than meets the eyes, as it has been turned into into an underground complex, with a swimming pool, auditorium, restaurants, and gardens that have been designed to complement the natural look of the surrounding caves.

Lanzarote Aquarium

Get up close and personal with the sea life of the Canary Islands in this large, interactive aquarium. You can really close with many of the species, like the warm water sharks, in the aquarium’s three touching pool.

Castillo de San Jose

Now it has been turned into a modern art gallery and restaurant with beautiful views of the harbour, but this fortress has an intriguing history, having been originally built to help protect the island from pirate attacks in 1799.

There is a tendency to be more natural developments with enhanced privacy, for many Lanzarote hotels and villas. In fact, many offer such superb surroundings and facilities that guests often decide not to leave their resorts at all and opt for the comfort and convenience of an all inclusive hotel package.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Feb 22

Couples seeking a getaway filled with passionate romance should check out the isle of Lanzarote. With nicknames like ‘Fire Island’ and island of ‘Red Mountains’, it’s no surprise that Lanzarote is associated with love and has been welcoming couples for over 3,000 years. The island welcomes 5.5 million visitors to its sunny shores each year. It’s not just the diverse flora and fauna or the intriguing volcanic countryside that attracts people to this captivating isle; a romantic ambiance permeates both the landscape and culture. The beautiful beaches and cosy, intimate restaurants lure lovers from all over the world, who come to get lost in the island’s infectious beauty and enjoy the comfort and luxury of the many Lanzarote hotels.

Warm and sunny with Atlantic trade winds that keep the climate moderate, the island is the perfect destination for those wanting a beach holiday. The temperate rarely drops below 20°C, so guests can expect to find great weather all year round. Meanwhile, the miles of picturesque coastline offer visitors the chance to select a secluded spot where they can soak up the sun in privacy.

The southern region of Lanzarote has a gorgeous volcanic landscape, while the northern part of the island is green with palm covered valleys. Fortunately, the local authorities have imposed strict regulations on planning and building to help protect the island from over development and preserve its unspoilt regions. The booming tourist trade is still supported by the island’s infrastructure, though. Holidaymakers will have no trouble finding a good quality three or four star hotel on the island; many even have extra amenities such as internet connection and private Jacuzzis.

Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is a southern resort town where couples, as well as groups, can go and enjoy high quality, yet cheap Lanzarote hotels or private villas that offer all the luxuries of a romantic island holiday. The area is great if you’re looking to stay near the beaches, plus the eclectic mix of restaurants nearby is sure to tantalise your taste buds.

Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen has been a honeymooner’s hot spot for plenty of years. Perched above the old harbour, romantics find the secret Lanzarote hotels and resorts hidden behind garden walls and surrounded by palm trees and tropical flowers. Puerto del Carmen is full of vibrantly coloured hibiscus trees, while adventurers will enjoy the old capital town of Teguise.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jan 6

Lanzarote, a beautiful Spanish island located in the eastern part of the Canary Islands chain, offers amazing volcanic mountains as well as expansive beaches. In addition to the stunning natural beauty, visitors to the island can choose from an array of Lanzarote hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Since the island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protected site, there are numerous restrictions on the style and amount of development on the island. This has meant that high-rise buildings have been banned as have features such as billboard advertising. As a result, many Lanzarote hotels and villas tend to be more natural developments with enhanced privacy. In fact, many offer such superb surroundings and facilities that guests often decide not to leave their resorts at all and opt for the comfort and convenience of an all inclusive hotel package. If you like the idea of getting out to see the sights, however, there is plenty to discover.

Timanfaya National Park

Lanzarote’s Fire Mountains – of Montañas del Fuego – give the surrounding region an intriguing Lunar-like appearance. The mountains were created by volcanic eruptions in the 18th and 19th centuries that impacted this part of the island. Rare plant species abound in this area and you can take a guided tour of the park or even ride a camel across the landscape.

Jameos del Agua

This extensive network of caves, created by a volcanic eruption three or four thousand years ago, have been turned into a complex with a swimming pool, auditorium, restaurants, and gardens that look like a natural part of the surrounding caves.

Lanzarote Aquarium

Get up close and personal with the sea life of the Canary Islands in this large, interactive aquarium. Native aquatic creatures, including warm water sharks, can be observed and interacted with in the aquarium’s three touching-pools.

Castillo de San Jose

This fortress was originally built to protect the island from pirates back in 1799 and is now a modern art gallery, including a restaurant with lovely views of the harbour.

With so many sights on offer, alongside the many restaurants, bars, shops and cheap hotels, your island holiday experience is guarenteed to be one to remember.