Thousands of families will be packing their bags to enjoy a sunshine break later this month. As the half term break in the UK prompts an exodus abroad.
Many will be spending their holidays in Lanzarote, where there is plenty to keep the children amused. Whilst the clement climate makes this popular island an ideal family destination at any time of the year.
As well as plenty of child friendly Lanzarote accommodation options and wonderful safe beaches the island also boasts plenty of attractions and days out that should keep even the choosiest of children happy.
Undersea Adventures
The Yellow Submarine based in Puerto Calero is always a big hit with kids – as well as parents. As this enormous and well appointed $3.2 million craft has been treating families to undersea voyages of exploration for over ten years.
Diving to 60 metres the sub is equipped with huge viewing portholes as well as TV monitors set onto the back of each headset. Which ensures that nobody misses any of the underwater action outside. As rays, sharks and schools of tropical fish flit past the windows.
The Yellow Submarine dives every day five times per day and costs €52 for adults and €30 for kids.
Moon Landings
The Timanfaya National Park is home to over 300 volcanoes (all now fortunately dormant) and a sea of prettified lava. All created around 260 years ago by a massive series of eruptions.
Kids love exploring the Park and viewing the destructive power of nature up close. As well as the demonstrations staged by wardens at the visitors centre. Where they pour water into bore holes – only for it to be expulsed seconds later as a jet of steam. Testifying to the geothermal heat still present just beneath the surface. Kids can also watch as chefs barbecue chicken and meat on huge grills. Using the heat from below to cook the food.
The Timanfaya National Park is Lanzarote´s best loved tourist attraction. It is open seven days a week from 10.00 to 18.00. Admission costs €8 per adult and €4 per child.
Animal Magic
A cuddlier alternative to these activities can be fund at the Guinate Tropical Park. Where children can see a whole host of furry mammals such as meerkats and lemurs. Along with a profusion of colourful bird life – encompassing everything from penguins through to macaws.
Bird shows are staged throughout the day And there’s over 45,000 square metres of park to explore. Open daily from 10.00 to 17.00, admission costs €14 for adults and €5 for children.
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Lanzarote is a great place to go on half term. There is so much to do and the weather this time of year is usually perfect. I went self catering as eating out in Lanzarote can be quite expensive – especially with the Euro.