It may not be as riotous as Rio. But make no mistake – Carnival in the Canaries is a major event. Effectively shutting down many businesses for weeks on end as the celebrations sweep across the islands. Carnival first arrived in the Canary Islands in the 15th Century – imported by the Spanish conquistadors from Europe. And for centuries served as a sort of social safety valve – enabling the Read More ...
Enquiries for Lanzarote villas and apartments leapt by over 14% in January. As British consumers appear unwilling to surrender their annual holiday abroad – despite the gloomy economic outlook in the UK. According to figures just released by the leading island travel portal, Lanzarote Guidebook. The current credit crunch and decline of the pound against the euro had sparked widespread media speculation that many British tourists would opt for a Read More ...
Browsing and booking holiday villas in Lanzarote has just become a whole lot easier. Thanks to the launch of a new website – HolidayVillasInLanzarote. Which features a selection of top quality holiday properties available for rent across The Island of Fire. Lanzarote has long been a popular holiday destination with British and Irish tourists. Who accounted for over one million tourists visits to Lanzarote during the course of 2008. Drawn Read More ...
Visitors have a large selection of good quality hotels in Lanzarote to select from. With the island offering accommodation to suit all budgets. From one star apart hotels through to luxurious five star establishments. The bulk of these hotels are obviously concentrated in the main tourist resorts. But the island also boasts a growing crop of rural hotels – which cater to the growing demand from tourists keen to connect with Read More ...
Lanzarote – the Island of Fire – looks set to be one of the hottest holiday destinations for 2009. Thanks to the upcoming release of Pedro Almodovar´s latest film Broken Embraces. Which stars Penelope Cruz and which was shot on location across the island. Just as Mamma Mia benefited the tourist trade on the Greek Island of Skopelos Broken Embraces is expected to ignite interest in the most easterly Canary Read More ...
Holidays in the Spanish sun remain a necessity for British consumers – not a luxury. As figures just released by the Spanish airport operators AENA reveal that UK visitor numbers to Lanzarote have increased by 6% so far this year. With a total of 708,506 British tourists enjoying a holiday on the Island of Fire to October end. Lanzarote´s popularity as a year round holiday destination has been further reinforced Read More ...
Lanzarote´s grand old dame of tourism – Puerto del Carmen – is about to get a facelift. As local authorities react to increased competition from younger and fresher rivals for the custom of overseas visitors. Once a small fishing village called La Tiñosa, the resort has exploded since package tourism first took off on Lanzarote back in the 1970´s. Transforming this quiet pueblo into the most popular holiday destination on the island. Read More ...
Lanzarote´s tourist industry received a further vote of confidence this week with the announcement of a new airline offering flights to the island starting from May 2009. Kiss Flights have been formed by Gatwick based aviation brokers Meridian Aviation. And will be offering flights to Lanzarote from May 1st 2009. With prices starting from around £200 return. Initially the service will depart every Thursday from Gatwick at 05.00, arriving at Read More ...
As the tourist season starts to wind down in mainland Spain certain Spanish provinces are just gearing up for their busiest time of year. As the Canary Islands – located just off the coast of West Africa are the closest winter sun destination to the UK and Ireland. Lanzarote is the most easterly island in the Canary chain and is on course this year to attract well over one Read More ...
If the dismal British summer has you dreaming of warmer climes and the Spanish sunshine then help is at hand. As readers of the free tourist guide – Lanzarote Guidebook – have the chance to win a stay in a holiday villa in Lanzarote. The publishers of Lanzarote Guidebook have joined forces with the top beachfront resort, Sands Beach Villas, to give away a holiday for two. Entering is simple Read More ...
