The Canary Islands are synonymous with package tourism. As these seven specks of Spain located just off the coast of West Africa welcome well over nine million visitors every year. But these volcanic islands are not all birds of a feather – as each boasts its own individual character. Lanzarote, the eastern most link in the chain, is widely regarded as much more unspoiled than some of the larger islands Read More ...
The 18th annual Jazz Canarias Festival returns to Lanzarote on the 3rd and 4th of July, with free concerts featuring artists such as Mezzoforte and the Diego Barber Quartet. This international festival takes place across five of the seven islands in the archipelago. And is being organised by the Canary Islands Government who are keen to encourage tourists who are enjoying their holidays in Lanzarote to attend. As 2009 is Read More ...
Whilst not everyone is planning a holiday abroad this year, Lanzarote will still see over one million visitors during 2009. With many of these holidaymakers arriving from the UK and Ireland. Who can now find out more about what the island has to offer in the latest edition of Lanzarote Guidebook – the free, in depth Lanzarote tourist information guide. Created by long term residents, Lanzarote Guidebook aims to provide visitors Read More ...
Stay-cation or vacation? According to the UK media millions of Brits will be swapping their Spanish holiday for a break at home this year. But despite the economic gloom and doom there are still plenty of bright bargain deals available to popular destinations such as Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. At prices that won’t break the bank. And a whole host of reasons for sticking with the Spanish sunshine this Read More ...
Despite the current economic climate and the weakened pound tourist authorities in Spain are still anticipating a busy Easter period. Albeit with visitor numbers expected to be around 10% down across the country versus 2008 figures. And many in the UK who have not travelled abroad will still be spending some time over the Easter break planning and booking their summer holidays online. In Lanzarote, the eastern most Canary Island, Read More ...
Planning a holiday in Lanzarote? Or just keen to find out more about this unique little Canary Island? Then pick up the latest edition of the island’s number one tourist guide – Lanzarote Guidebook. Lanzarote Guidebook is published every quarter. So unlike traditional guidebooks which are often out of date by the time they hit the shelves the information it contains is always up to the minute and accurate. And Read More ...
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 ...
