Holidays and Vacations in Lanzarote
There are few destinations around the world that can match the dramatic volcanic scenery of Lanzarote. As the interior of this small Canary Island resembles something out of a science fiction film – thanks to a massive series of eruptions that shook the island around 250 years ago.
These events were obviously viewed as apocalyptic by islanders at the time. As hundreds of volcanoes spurting fire and lava burst forth across a six year period during the 1730´s. Forcing many to flee the island permanently. Today however this terrain has become Lanzarote´s number one tourist attraction and one of the most treasured National Parks in the Spain. And are known locally as the Montañas del Fuego or Fire Mountains.
Holidays in Lanzarote have been enjoyed by British tourists since the Victorian times. When intrepid visitors toured the island on camels to gaze in awe at the majesty of the volcanic region. But modern package holidays only took off here during the 1970´s. Creating an average influx of up to 2 million tourists every year.
Today tourism dominates the island economy and there are lots of great places for visitors to stay. With over 200 Lanzarote hotels and apartment complexes for them to choose from. Along with an enormous selection of privately owned rental accommodation. With the best villas in Lanzarote located in the southern resort of Playa Blanca and the oldest resort of Puerto del Carmen,.
The journey time from the UK, which is the islands main source of visitors,takes around four hours. And fortunately flights to the island have actually become cheaper in recent years. As there is now more competition on this route between the main budget airlines. With an average return now costing in the region of €130. Although this price can still rise substantially during peak holiday periods such as summer, Easter and Christmas.
Whatever times of year tourists visit though they can be sure that they will be enjoying some decent weather. As the climate here is very pleasant even in the winter. When temperatures still touch the early 20´s. The island has a desert climate though so it can cool down quickly come nightfall.
Tourists who like to explore their holiday destination will adore Lanzarore as thee really is a lot to do here. Apart from the volcanic region there are lots of pretty villages such as Haria and Yaiza to explore. As well as more historic locations such as Teguise, which was the island capital until passing this mantle onto Arrecife in the 1850´s.
The Canary Islands were linked to America when islanders boarded ships bound for the new continent and settled founding cities such as Montevideo, San Antonio (Texas) and San Bernardo (Louisiana).
If you would like to know more about the history connecting Lanzarote to the USA, visit the emigrants museum at the Castillo Santa Barbara in the old capital of Teguise, it has a fascinating display of articles and information relating to the families who left the islands to start a new life.