Whilst million of tourists have been dealing with the fallout from the recent eruption in Iceland others are planning holidays in other volcanic hot spots. Such as the Canaries, where the seven islands all bear the marks of significant volcanic activity. Nowhere more so than on Lanzarote, which is located close to the coast of Africa.
Lanzarote experienced enormous eruptions – both during the 1730´and again in 1824. Which left around 200km square of the interior completely covered in a carpet of lava. Destroying farmland and villages and threatening the livelihoods of the locals. Ironically though this region today is the most visited spot on the island and a real hot favourite with tourists. Quite literally in fact as the temperature here just below the earths surface can still reach a furnace like 400 degrees.
Heat is also why so many tourists’ book holidays in Lanzarote. As the islands location means that it basks in sunshine all year round and is still warm even in winter. When the south of the island in particular welcomes a large amount of guests from sun starved Northern Europe.
When it comes to accommodation and booking places to stay many tourists from the UK now opt to book their own Lanzarote villas direct. A result of the rise of the internet and private owners sites. Which have effectively cut travel agents out of the equation. Villas in Playa Blanca are particularly popular as they tend to offer better value for money than other resort destinations on the island, such as Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen. Thanks to the fact that there is such a large supply of holiday property here.
As well as volcanoes Lanzarote is an ideal destination for anyone who enjoys sightseeing. There is a bustling capital called Arrecife to explore. Which is home to around 45,000 people – as well as a couple of castles dating back to the 15th century and an atmospheric inland lagoon called El Charco. This is also the commercial centre of the island so it’s an ideal spot for anyone keen on doing a bit of shopping. After which its possible head for the beach – as Playa El Reducto is located right in the heart of the city.
There are a lot of other interesting towns and villages to explore too. Such as Teguise, which was the islands’ capital until passing this mantle on to Arrecife in 1852 and which boasts plenty of colonial architecture.
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