Holidays can sometimes be stressful occasions, even though they are designed to help us relax. The whole business of getting to the airport on time, flight delays and disappointment with your accommodation when you arrive can take some of the pleasure out of travelling abroad. Which is one of the reasons why many families will return to the same location every year. As familiarity with your destination can make a world of difference to how relaxed you feel.
Lanzarote is one of those holiday hotspots that often welcomes repeat visitors. Its unspoilt countryside, low-key holiday resorts and year round spring-like weather contribute to its popularity. With three main resort towns, it can also offer a different experience depending on the requirements of each visitor. For those who like to stay in a hotel, rather than in self-catering accommodation, there is a good range of new hotels in Lanzarote.
Most of these can be found in Playa Blanca, the newest resort on the island. Which is also where the majority of holiday villas in Lanzarote are located as well. And which tend to be of modern design, with stylish interiors and private swimming pools as standard. Lanzarote has a wide range of hotels and accommodation available for all types of travellers and budgets. However, there is an exceptional range of luxury hotels in the Canary Islands and Lanzarote for people with a luxury travel budget.
Another reason why Lanzarote appeals is due to its size. It is extremely negotiable, even for those who don’t normally enjoy driving abroad. And as the cost of car hire in Lanzarote is very reasonable, this is one of the best ways of seeing all there is to see. Apart from exploring the other resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, there is plenty to see in the rural villages and rugged landscapes that make up Lanzarote. As the site of the longest volcanic eruption in history, the Timanfaya National Park draws the largest number of visitors of any of the island’s attractions.
The cones and craters are well preserved and illustrate just how powerful this type of activity can be. Although all of the volcanoes on the island are now dormant, their geothermal heat is still hot enough to cook food on. Which is how meat and fish at the El Diablo restaurant in Timanfaya park is prepared. A wide choice of seafood is usually available at the many restaurants dotted around Lanzarote. One of the best places to visit for a plate of fish is the village of El Golfo, which sits at the edge of the Timanfaya park. It is a firm favourite with locals and many families meet up for lunch at the weekends here.