Book holidays to Lanzarote with a1travel.com online today and save. Lanzarote, located in the Canary Islands, is a volcanic masterpiece and the perfect place to take a relaxing holiday. While some of the landscape may seem a bit barren, it is also rich in beautiful formations created by volcanic eruptions. Tours by car and by camel can help you experience the vast wonders that this often overlooked island has to offer
Lanzarote holidays would not be complete without a trip to the Timanfaya Volcano National Park. This park, which is still volcanically active, is a wondrous site. Almost reminiscent of the moon, it is a vast open area with volcanic mountains reaching toward the sky. Plumes of steam shoot forth from the ground in different areas. Only 10 meters below temperatures reach over 600 degrees. The El Diablo restaurant utilizes this natural heat to prepare their traditional Lanzarote dishes. While this area is renowned for its scientific and geological importance, perhaps the area is most famous for being the setting for the Planet of the Apes movie.
Because of its rich volcanic soil, Lanzarote is a prime wine making area. All holidays in Lanzarote must include a trip to the wine area of the island known as La Geria. Here tourists can visit the vineyards and sample the wonderful wines made on the island.
Holidays to Lanzarote and the Canary Islands
There are 93 pristine beaches on the island for your enjoyment. Each beach offers the traveller its own unique experience. Very secluded beaches enabling you to enjoy the sun in peace as well as heavily populated beaches allowing for social interaction and fun. Fine dining, tourist attractions and entertainment areas are all located within walking distance of the beaches.
Lanzarote has a splendid cultural centre. This area, designed by a famous local artist, is the pride of the island. Museums, art galleries and cultural centres created to promote the history and importance of the island. Walking tours of volcanic caves, cactus gardens and pirate hide-a-ways can keep you entertained for days. There are many attractions throughout the island that will amuse and enlighten you.
Jamoes de Agua is possibly the most visited site on the island after the volcano national park. This magnificent creation, by artist Cesar Manrique, is a stunning subterranean auditorium. Created using the natural rock formations of the island, this auditorium is in the base of a lava tube. A gorgeous lagoon, surrounded by restaurants, bars and tropical gardens, must be accessed by a stone stairway descending to bottom of the lava tube. The entire structure is a testament to the beauty of nature and manmade art combined.
The Green Caves (Cueva de los Verdes) are located at the other end of the lava tube. This incredible cave structure is the largest volcanic tube in the world. It was created over 3000 years ago when one of the islands large volcanoes erupted. These caves allow visitors to see, feel and touch a part of a volcano. The scientific significance of these caves cannot be overlooked. However, these caves also hold many historical dramas that are closely associated with the island. These caves have long been used as a hiding place for Pirates as well as a hiding place from pirates. Local legends abound and the stories are worth a listen. The cave is only lit well enough to expound on its beauty, visitors that may feel claustrophobic should give good consideration before embarking on a tour.
Villas, hotels, resorts and private rentals are all available for holidays in Lanzarote. A traveller can easily customize their holiday to be luxurious or simple. All accommodations offer superior service and all the finest in modern amenities. Create a romantic get-away for two or design an adventure for the entire family. All these options are available on this beautiful island.