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Villas Apartments and HotelsLanzarote offers a great escape with its delightful villas and apartments. The villas are privately owned and the property owners take great pride in there properties keeping them to a high standard. Many of the owners will provide guides for your stay & comfort, please help by using the guides & enjoy your stay on Lanzarote. Lanzarote transformed by volcanic activity, taking much of the land back to its ancient origins and creating the area now Known as the Timanfaya National park, an area 51 square kilometres of wonder with the look of a Luna landscape. The accessibility provided to the visitor without the destruction of this surprisingly fragile environment enables you to view the volcanoes in all there awe aspiring majesty.
The canary islands are known by the local people as the Islas Afortunados or the fortunate Islands due to the wonderful climate they have of which Lanzarote has more than its fair share, making it a wonderful place for out door sports or just soaking up the sun by the pool or on one of its wonderful beaches. Lanzarote is best described as an Island of extremes frozen in time with its vast areas covered in smooth petrified lava rivers & rock ash thrown from the volcanoes (Erupting from 1730 to 1736) to its impressive shorelines where as the lava met the sea and exploded setting in wonderful shapes changed over time only by the natural erosion of the sea & wind. Due to the harsh landscape of Lanzarote man was not able to gain access for many years saving these areas from damage and gaining it the status as a biosphere from the European government. As a holiday destination Lanzarote has a generous amount of alternatives for the visitor from the abundance of tourist attractions to is culture so well preserved with pride by its indigenous population. Lanzarote offers some wonderful accommodation in villas, apartments & hotels from the rural country side settings in breathtaking landscapes sculptured by its volcanic past to busy holiday resorts like Puerto Del Carmen, Costa Teguise & Playa Blanca the choice is yours to make.
The climate of Lanzarote provides the visitor with the perfect opportunity to indulge in the numerous sports from scuba diving & surfing to Paragliding. There are many facilities catering for all levels of abilities what ever time of year.
Probably the largest sporting event on the island is the iron man competition which is held in the month of may, it has a reputation of being the ultimate triathlon event. The race consists of a swim of 3.8 km then cycling 180km around the island through the volcanic landscape and finally a run of 42.2km in the hottest part of the island. As with all activities it is important for you to obtain the correct insurance cover for the activity in which you intend to participate. Although most schools are required to have there own liability insurance it is your responsibility to make sure you are adequately covered. Lanzarote Attractions
Cesar ManriqueThe "Father of Lanzarote" No other individual matches Cesar Manriques influence on Lanzarote. He was an artist, an architect, construction advisor, and conservationist... and was responsible for shaping the island and preparing it for tourism. Cesar Manrique was born on April 24th, 1919, in Arrecife. In 1934, his father bought a substantial plot of land in Caleta de Famara and built a house next to the ocean. The house and its beautiful surroundings left a visible, lifelong impression on the artist. Manrique went to Madrid in 1945 to take a scholarship place at the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. He later became Professor of Art at the academy and also started working as an artist, especially while living in New York for two years. Manrique returned to Lanzarote in 1968 and his influence in the island's development can be seen everywhere. In fact, it is impossible to imagine Lanzarote as it stands today without Cesar Manrique. He is particularly known for his ability to combine nature with his own creativity. Unfortunately, Manrique died in a traffic accident in Lanzarote in 1992. THE Cesar Manrique Foundation is the island's cultural centre housing many works of art created by the man himself as well as his own art collection by some of the world's most prestigious artists including Picasso, Mir Chillida and Klee. It was his greatest desire that his own love of nature and dedication to conserving the beauty of the planet reached as many people as possible and the Foundation is there to educate young and old about the environment, ecology and conservation. Cesar Manrique FoundationTel 928 843138Open Monday to Saturday 10:00-18:00 The Fire MountainsTIMANFAYA NATIONAL PARK is the largest volcanic region in the whole of the Canary Islands. It covers approximately 200 square kilometres and occupies the central-western section of Lanzarote. THE park is made up of the 32 volcanoes that rose up in 1732 to start the beginning of one of the world's greatest volcanic holocaust. Tour of the MountainsVisitors can take a coach trip around the Fire Mountains to discover more about the incredible history of the eruptions. The coach driver will take you for a slow drive around the stunning mountains untouched since the eruptions of the 18th Century apart from the road built to accommodate the coaches. A recorded commentary (in Spanish, English and German) tells the story of the eruptions including the first-hand account of the parish priest of Yaiza who recorded his observations in a diary. DemonstrationsAfter the coach trip, guides demonstrate the fact that the earth still retains a temperature of up to 400 degrees centigrade - they throw a bucket of cold water into a hole in the ground and an enormous geyser of steam shoots out within five seconds (the noise alone makes you jump!) Also, they demonstrate the heat by scraping some small stones from the ground and offering them to visitors - who are shocked to find that the stones are hot. The restaurant, El Diablo, serves chicken on a natural "barbeque". Camel RidesThis desert safari is a must for the whole family. Situated in the National Park (keep driving past the main gates to Fire Mountains or look for them on your left if approaching from Playa Blanca), the convoy of camels takes visitors for a 15-minute trek around a hill. It is fun from start to finish and usually has everyone in fits of giggles as they hold on for dear life while the imposing creatures stand up with their passengers on-board. Children love it and you will get some great shots for the holiday album. Timanfaya National ParkOpen every day 09:00 - 18:00 (Last coach trip leaves 17:00)Restaurant 12:00-17:30
Cueva de los VerdesA refuge from the pirates! The Green Caves are a bit of a journey back through time to the days when they were the ideal refuge from invading pirates! The caves, one of the longest volcanic galleries in the world at 6km long, provided excellent defence as it was completely impenetrable to any form of weapon making it a perfect fortress. This attraction is not ideal for anyone who isn't reasonably fit and healthy as it is necessary to climb several stairs and bend over in order to get under many low recesses. Also, it is impossible to take a pushchair into the caves. All visitors join a guided tour, given in both English and Spanish, to go through the caves. The group, usually about 30 people, must stay together and be lead by the tour guide as there are some fairly dangerous drops to be made aware of and the lighting inside is pretty dim. During the walk through the cave, lasting about 60 minutes, the visitor hears about people who used to inhabit the area thousands of years ago and it is incredible to believe that people once lived in the caves... Cuevas de los Verdes Tel 928 173220Open every day 10:00-18:00 (Last tour starts at 17:00)
Jardin de Cactus A spectacular plantation of more than 1,400 cacti More than 1,400 different species adding up to a total of about 10,000 cacti from all over the world have been planted together in a small area of land to create the beautiful Cactus Garden. Set on different levels, the cacti together form a sea of green that is stunning and provides an opportunity for some wonderful holiday snaps. There is also a restored windmill to walk around, the top floor offering wonderful views of the garden and the surrounding villages. When you are approaching the garden, don't be fooled by the giant cactus at the entrance; although it looks like the real thing from a short distance, it is actually made of metal (you can tell by the rust!) The Cactus GardenTel 928 529397Open 10.00-18.00Bar and Cafe open 10.00-17.00 Mirador del RioA breathtaking view MIRADOR del Rio is a unique lookout point across to a small inhabited island, La Graciosa and two tiny islets, Monta? Clara and Alegranza. C?ar Manrique excavated an opening in the top of a mountain in Haria, and created an indoor observation terrace and cafe so that people could come and enjoy the wonderful views in comfort. It is advisable to visit on a clear day to ensure that you get the best possible view - and you will certainly not be disappointed. Mirador del Rio is one place you should not miss when in Lanzarote. There are stairs leading to higher terraces (not for the faint-hearted!) where the view of the sea and the smaller islands is truly amazing - you have to see it to believe it. Mirador del RioOpen every day - 10:00-18.00 Casa Museo y Monumento al Campesino (The House and Monument to the Farm Labourer) Designed by Cesar Manrique and constructed by J. Soto in 1968, the Monumento al Campesino stands just before Mozaga in the centre of the island. Beside it, the Casa Museo al Campesino (House and Museum) is a museum, shop and restaurant serving typical Canarian dishes. The Museum and Monument were built as a tribute to the local farmers and their way of life. Over the centuries, the farmers have developed a unique method of cultivation in an arid environment. The sculpture is composed of former water tanks, wrecked fishing boats and cutters and depicts the farmer with his cattle. The Restaurant serves traditional Canarian food and the Gift Shop sells local Crafts including the local pottery, which is still made using traditional techniques - on a potter's wheel and fired in an open fire. Castillo de San JoseAn ancient castle in Arrecife housing The Contemporary Art Museum. Castillo de San Jos? was built between 1776-1779 during the rule of King Carlos III. It is directly opposite the harbour and today houses a contemporary art exhibition. It is said that the king ordered the construction of the castle to create work for many of Lanzarote's long-suffering and starving people - and for this reason the castle became known as the Fortaleza del Hambre (Hunger Fortress). The Museum of Contemporary Art was another of Cesar Manriques creations. It opened in the 1970s with a collection of art featuring works by some of the worlds greatest artists such as Picasso, Bacon, Mir and, of course, Manrique himself. The castle also has a restaurant with floor to ceiling windows offering wonderful views of the harbour. Open daily Gallery 11:00-21:00Bar 11:00-01:00Restaurant: 13:00-16:00 & 20:00-23:30
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At this time of year the temperature drops to about 18 degrees, not very favorable for species such as marlin, shark or wahoo that need warmer waters, but otherwise it is very good for tuna fishing.
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