Over 1.5 million tourists spent their holidays in Lanzarote last year. Attracted by the islands great year round climate and wonderful beaches. And despite the combined effect of the credit crunch and the fall of the pound versus the euro the most easterly of the Canary Islands still expects to welcome close to one million visitors during the course of 2009.
There are three main holiday resorts on Lanzarote; Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. Each boasting its own unique character and identity.
Costa Teguise is located towards the north of the island, just past Lanzarote´s capital city of Arrecife and around fifteen minutes transfer time from the airport. The resort is entirely man made and was developed during the 1970’s under the direction of the local artist César Manrique.
Costa Teguise is anchored by the Gran Melia Salinas hotel, still widely regarded as one of the best five star luxury establishments on the island. And is the ideal choice for anyone who likes to combine sunbathing with sightseeing. As most of Lanzarote´s key attractions – such as the Jameos del Agua and the César Manrique Foundation – are within a fifteen minute drive.
Puerto del Carmen is the oldest resort on Lanzarote. Formerly a fishing village called La Tiñosa this is now the most bustling destination on the island. Puerto del Carmen is home to the highest concentration of holiday complexes – making it the ideal choice for anyone seeking Lanzarote holiday apartments.
The resort has also recently undergone something of a facelift – and the beachfront Avenida del las Playas has now been substantially remodelled. Whilst the Old Town Harbour area is being transformed into a marina.
Playa Blanca is located right at the southern tip of Lanzarote and as a result tends to enjoy the best weather on the island. Located just accords the Bocaina Straits from the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura, Playa Blanca also boasts some of the best beaches on Lanzarote, such as the coves at nearby Papagayo. Along with an excellent selection of four star hotels.
Villas in Playa Blanca have also grown substantially in popularity over the last decade, thanks to the growth of the internet. Which has made sourcing and booking holidays direct online much easier for travellers. And Playa Blanca is located in close proximity to Lanzarote´s leading tourist attraction – the awe inspiring Timanfaya Volcano Park. Which is just a ten minute drive from the resort.
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