TRAVEL TIPS AND GUIDE

These days everyone needs to get away on a holiday at least once a year, as there is nothing like leaving home to escape the worries and pressures of everyday life. And with the advent of the Internet it is now much easier to find the best deals and discounts to get the most out of your time away. So where can you go that represents a good value break, with reliable weather?

Within Europe there is only one location that offers a viable destination all year round and that is the Canary Islands. They are located in the southern most part of the EU and are really on a par with North African countries such as Morocco and the Western Sahara. As a result they enjoy a similar desert climate, with Lanzarote in particular, as the eastern most islands, having the driest weather of all. Which accounts for its popularity as a winter sun destination over the last forty years? Its infrastructure is well developed for catering to tourist’s needs, with an excellent range of Lanzarote Hotels and apartment complexes available to suit every taste and budget. The majority of hotels are to be found in one of the three main resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise. More private accommodation such as Lanzarote Holiday Villas also tends to be situated in and around the resorts, although there are individual properties in smaller villages and in the countryside proper as well. Ensuring that if you really want to get away from it all, you can.

Obviously if you opt for a villa in splendid isolation you will need to have a means of getting around. As the public transport networks are somewhat patchy, the preferred option for most holidaymakers is car hire in Lanzarote. Better that than waiting for the one bus a day that traverses some of the remoter parts. In any case, once you have a hire car at your disposal you have the perfect means for getting around and exploring the island.

Something that is worth doing as there is plenty to see and do, even on such a small volcanic place as Lanzarote. For instance, those who like participating in sporting activities will find there is a whole range of things they can get stuck into. Such as surfing and paragliding, horse-riding and sailing. Or the more gentle past time of walking will take you to some of the less accessible areas of the landscape. Even if you prefer a slightly more cultural focus for your daytime pursuits, there are several sites worth visiting to find out more about the local history. The former capital of Teguise is packed with examples of colonial architecture and has changed very little during its five hundred year evolution.