Places
“I am coming to Lanzarote for the first time – which resort should I stay in?” This is a question I am asked a lot, each of the three resorts in Lanzarote are very different from each other. It’s hard to know where to start as all the resorts are loved by the full range of visitors from teenagers, families, couples, sports enthusiasts and pensioners. Puerto del Carmen
Puerto del Carmen is probably best known for it’s lively nightlife, just ask for Centro Atlantico which is situated on the main avenida opposite Playa Grande for a plethora of pubs, nightclubs, disco pubs etc. Don’t let this put you off though, there is much more to this resort than dancing the night away. You will always find sports enthusiasts swimming, running or cycling along “The Strip” read more » |
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Puerto del Carmen is Lanzarote’s original resort and closest to Arrecife Airport. What started out life as a small fishing village called La Tiñosa now stretches for 6km along the coast with natural golden sandy beaches. 
The popular hop on, hop off bus service from Lanzarote Vision will expand due to demand from the 1st May 2013
From Wednesday a new shuttle service to the Monumento al Campesino will be added to the routes twice a week giving greater flexibility to connect with both tours. Additionally an extra option to visit the Montañas del Fuego visitor centre at Timanfaya has been added to the South Route. The shuttle service runs from Costa Teguise with collections from read more » |
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Líneas Marítimas Romero are well known for their ferry connection from Órzola to La Graciosa, they also offer a fantastic range of excursions and water transport options around the island of Lanzarote.
Videocosta is part of the Líneas Romero brand and offer exciting, value-for-money options to explore the islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and La Graciosa by sea. From ocean adventures to shopping expeditions; pristine sand dunes to clear blue waters; whether you fancy a lazy day, action-packed water activities, or exploring off the beaten track – they have a great day planned for you!
Atlantic AdventureA fabulous midday adventure sailing aboard the glass-bottomed boat! Take a read more » |
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If you haven’t visited our neighbouring island of La Graciosa or would love to go again, then have a look at this special offer for Easter. |
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You can decide which attractions you’d like to visit on the island with the Lanzarote Vision hop on and hop off tour bus.
What’s more there is a special offer running at the moment where you can purchase a 2 day ticket for just €24.35, this is great value considering a one day tour is priced at €19.50 per adult. You don’t have to take the two days tour consecutively, you can choose the day that you’d like to take a second trip on the bus. There are some special offers aimed at families too with discounted prices for children who normally pay read more » |
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Reader Jarle Fredvang, from Norway, sent us two videos he shot on a recent trip to the island. The first one was taken from the aircraft as it flew along the coast, passing Playa Blanca, Playa Quemada, Puerto Calero and Puerto del Carmen:
And the second was taken on the walk along the promenade from Arrecife to Puerto del Carmen on a stunning day: read more » |
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Some of you have already noticed the abundance of padlocks fixed to links of the chain fencing along a section of the Avenida de Las Playas in Lanzarote.
There are over three hundred padlocks attached to the length of chain which is located above the Barranquillo beach, just opposite Café del Carmen at the Hotel San Antonio end of The Strip. We stopped recently to read the inscriptions and a few passers by asked why these padlocks were here, what was it all about? read more » |
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The distinctive Monumento a la Fecundidad created by César Manrique marks the entrance to the Monumento al Campesino in San Bartolomé.
The white fertility sculpture was constructed from disused water tanks and dedicated to the conejero farmers who work so hard to produce crops from the volcanic land in Lanzarote. It stands 15 metres high and visitors can take the path to climb up the steps to the base of the monument for a panoramic view. The sculpture was created by Manrique in 1968 and the monument created by Jesus Soto who was tasked with creating a base suitable to withstand the wind in Lanzarote.
There is no entry fee to visit the Monumento al Campesino, it’s the only one of the seven official visitor centre’s on the island which is free to enjoy. Situated in the centre of the island, the farmer’s monument is easy to find, located on read more » |
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