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 ...
Lanzarote is well established as one of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers. Attracting over one million visitors from the UK every year. And little wonder, as this unique volcanic island offers top quality accommodation, some out of this world tourist attractions and competitive flights from the UK. Holiday Accommodation in Lanzarote Tourists seeking a holiday apartment in Lanzarote are spoilt for choice. As the island boasts over two Read More ...
Despite the credit crunch and the weakening pound British tourists clearly remain reluctant to surrender their holidays in Spain. As new research just released by AENA, the Spanish airport authority, reveals that visitor numbers to Lanzarote from the UK have jumped by 15.6% during the first half of 2008. The AENA figures will confound many industry observers who have been predicting the death of the foreign holiday. As Lanzarote Read More ...
Whilst Lanzarote is a Spanish island, it in fact lies off the coast of Saharan Africa. And like the rest of the Canaries has a cultural identity that is more Latin American than Iberian. A legacy of the islands historic strategic position as a trading post in-between the Old World and the New. This favorable geographic location – the island sits on the same line of longitude as parts Read More ...
