Isle of Lanzarote

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Lanzarote – vacation for relax and quietness

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

Lanzarote is the fourth largest of the Canary Islands located just off the coast of Africa.

To me Lanzarote is the islands of the group that holds most attraction. Just as the other islands, it is of volcanic origin. But on Lanzarote there was important volcanic activity during the 18th and 19th century. The arid climate and almost complete lack of erosion has left the traces of the volcanic eruptions intact and the landscape of the island has a touch of a lunar landscape.

Volcano

During my last vacation I had the opportunity to visit the Atlantida Read the rest

Posted by Jack
Categories: Arrecife, Beaches, Landscape, Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen, Shopping

Famara – a tiny and beautiful fisher village

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

It is very quiet round the bay of Penedo with white sand and romantic atmosphere. Some colored fisher boats are lying in the water in front of the beach. Some fisherman show with pride their catch. It seems that in Famara time stands still.

This quiet village belongs to the community of Teguise.
This area is quiet windy and brings some sand from the Sahara desert.

On the bottom of the mountain Risco de Famara there are some surfers in the water waiting for the perfect wave.

The beach of Famara is 5 km long and the hugest beach … Read the rest

Posted by Jack
Categories: About Lanzarote, Beaches, Famara, Gastronomy, Hiking, Landscape, Locations, Nudism, Surfing, Watersport

Playa Blanca – beaches and boat trips

Saturday, April 27th, 2013

On the isle of Lanzarote there are many nice touristic places and villages. In the South of the isle is a village called Playa Blanca, which has become one of the most important touristic villages in the last years.

Playa Blanca is a very quiet area, ideal for a family holiday. The village offers many facilities to spend your leisure time. You find lots of bars and restaurants, shops and leisure time centers.

As well a sports harbor, where you can practice different kinds of watersports such as sailing, surfing, diving or excursions by Read the rest

Posted by Jack
Categories: About Lanzarote, Beaches, Fuerteventura, Gastronomy, Landscape, Playa Blanca, Shopping, Sports

Costa Teguise – watersport and activities

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

The Isle of Lanzarote has many places and villages to offer for a nice holiday. Costa Teguise is one of the most famous places on the coast side of Lanzarote.

Costa Teguise is very attractive for tourism and you can find many facilities, leisure time centers, bars, restaurants, shops, watersport centers and more.

In the surroundings of Costa Teguise you find natural landscapes which you can visit on different excursions. In and around Costa Teguise you can find different possibilities for sports such as surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing, diving, fishing, sailing and more. Other sports you can practice … Read the rest

Posted by Jack
Categories: About Lanzarote, Beaches, Costa Teguise

Puerto del Carmen – nightlife and sports

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Puerto del Carmen is situated on the Northeast of the Isle of Lanzarote.

Puerto del Carmen is one of the touristic centers of the isle. The coast side of Puerto del Carmen is 6 km long. The beaches and the coast side are very famous for the visitors. The most famous beaches in this area are Playa Grande, Los Pocillos and Matagorda. Along the beaches and the coast side you can find different hotels and apartments for your holiday.

In Puerto del Carmen you can find different facilities for the guests and visitors. Different leisure time activities, shops, Read the rest

Posted by Jack
Categories: About Lanzarote, Events, Gastronomy, Landscape, Puerto del Carmen, Sports
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