Lanzarote´s Top Five Attractions
October 16, 2009 by Travel Guide Greg
Filed under Travel Guides, Vacation Rentals
Despite the current economic climate, millions of tourist will be jetting off to the sun this winter. Heading for destinations as diverse as the Caribbean, Far East and Dubai.
Yet for sun starved Northern Europeans there’s a cheaper and equally reliable source of winter sunshine much closer to home. In the form of the Canary Islands – the Spanish owned archipelago located just off the coast of Africa.
Here visitors will be able to soak up the sun and enjoy temperatures of 20 Celsius plus even during the darkest days December and January. At prices that really don’t break the bank. Thanks to the introduction of cheap flights to islands such as Lanzarote by leading low cost carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet. Whilst rental rates for villas in Lanzarote are much more affordable than on some other Spanish islands, such as Ibiza and Mallorca.
So which attractions should feature on the itineraries of tourists visiting the Island of Fire this winter?
Timanfaya Volcano Park – Visiting Lanzrote without touring Timanfaya is akin to going to Egypt and passing on the pyramids. It just isn’t done. As this breathtaking and awe inspiring sight is so surreal that it’s like visiting another planet or the surface of the moon.
The lava fields and volcanoes here were created by eruptions in the 1730´s and stand testament to the awesome powers of Mother Nature.
Valley of 1000 Palms – The north of Lanzarote is much greener than the barren and volcanic south and there are some beautiful villages to explore. Such as Haria – which is located right in the heart of the Valley of 1000 Palms.
Here villagers still plant a Canary palm for every new born child. Creating a huge swaying oasis.
Jameos del Agua – A local artist called César Manrique transformed this lava tunnel into a restaurant and nightclub. An incredible feat of engineering that really helped to put Lanzarote on the map as a tourist destination in the 1970´s. And is still every bit as breathtaking today.
The Green Lagoon – The Green Lagoon at El Golfo has been created by an interactiion between algae in an inland lake and salty sea water. Turning it a shade of emerald green that has provided the backdrop for number of science fiction films such as One Million Years BC.
Historic Teguise - Step back in time and visit the former island capital Teguise. The first Spanish settlement in the Canaries, which boasts buildings dating back as far as 1455.
Teguise is also home to the islands enormous weekly market. But is best visited during the week when the streets are deserted making it easier to view the fantastic architecture.
