The island of Lanzaroteis the fourth largest of the perpetually sunny Canary Islands , lying just off the west coast of Africa. Lanzarote is an island of volcanic origin like the other Canary Islands and has the worlds longest volcanic tunnel - the Atlantida Tunnel - which is over seven kilometres long!



Hotels of Lanzarote

One of the most nicest hotels in Lanzarote is the five star Dream Hotel Gran Castillo in Playa Blanca. This hotel doesn't come cheap although it's not as expensive as some, but it really is a dream hotel with sea views, delicious food in classy restaurants, luxurious spas and exotic plants! Hotels in Lanzarote are generally quite traditional because of regulations about developments - so Lanzarote is a picturesque place to holiday! You can find cheap deals for accommodation at most of the resorts and still find that you have a top quality hotel.

Beaches of Lanzarote

The most popular and picturesque beach in Lanzarote is the Papagayo beach in the south of the island. The white sands are blended with the turquoise waters and the sun forever shines, warming the waters to the perfect temperature! The beach is favoured by nudists but don't let that worry you - with the warm waters, by the end of the holiday you may be joining them! Lanzarote has lots of beaches worth lying on, an unusual mix of black sand and golden sand, so make sure you try one of each!

Eating Out

If you enjoy food, then you'll adore Lanzarote for it's selection of restaurants and cafes that sell a great deal of fabulous food. The restaurants here have a little bit of every culture - food from Europe, Spain, Japan, Mexico - you will always find something to suit everyone's taste. Some of the top restaurants don't come cheap but it's worth the extra expense to try some Canarian delicacies.

Nightlife

Nightlife in Lanzarote may not be quite as loud or go on as long as nightlife in Tenerife but it certainly has a kick to it! Lanzarote has a lot of local bars dotted around where the locals go to drink - the atmosphere is always friendly and it's a good night out with a difference! For bright lights and karaoke, head to Puerto Del Carmen which is Lanzarote's main resort for nights out.

Things to Do in Lanzarote

Lanzarote has no shortage of cheap and cheerful activities to keep you busy if you get sick of lying on a beach. Monuments, gardens and the fantastic lunar-like landscape of Timanfaya National Park all provide a good day out however if there is only one place you go to during your time in Lanzarote, then make sure it's the Jameos Del Agua! These underground caves that are part of the La Cueva De Los Verdes system have a concert hall which has brilliant acoustics, a restaurant and an underwater lagoon that's definitely worth making a big deal about!

For the more energetic amongst you, trekking, caving, cycling, golf, climbing and much more are available at most resorts, so make sure you pack your exercise clothes! Lanzarote has a bucket load of cheap water sports and activities to try out such as scuba diving, wind surfing, jet skiing, dolphin watching and even submarine trips!

Lanzarote is an island of startling beauty and great excitement. Here at Sunmaster we want to get you the cheapest deal around because we know that holidaying in Lanzarote will be an experience you'll never forget!