Dec 1 2010
The Canary Islands Top Holiday Hotspots
There are many island groups around the world but for year round sunshine and flight costs that won’t break the bank, one of the most popular group in Europe has to be the Canary Islands. There are seven in total and each one offers something different so lets take a sneak peak at a few of them.
All of the islands have something to offer but if you prefer a more water sport based vacation then Tenerife offers some outstanding Scuba diving locations where even novices are welcomed, and where you’ll experience very memorable dive trips and get the chance to up close and personal with the marine wildlife.
Next on out whistle stop tour is the neighbouring island of Gran Canaria and whilst it may be smaller than it larger contemporary, it can boast the canaries largest city which is Las Palmas home to spectacular carnivals and street parties (known as verbenas del mogollon) in the first two months of the year. Also if you are planning on plenty of nightlife check out Playa del Ingles where it’s party party, party time with a plethora of bars and nightclubs to keep you going all night long.
But for a true taste of the real Canary Islands then the destination of choice just has to be Lanzarote, which in contrast to the other islands has managed to retain the typical Canarian character and charm of the Canary Islands. This is principally due to one man (Cesar Manrique) who has carved out the development of the island literally, and managed during his lifetime to ensure that tourist developments did not become a carbuncle on the very fabric of the island.
Once you decide to visit you’ll almost certainly enjoy deciding which part of the island to stay in as this will also give you the ideal opportunity to discover the many hidden delights that the island has too offer. On top of that the choice of accommodation available is second to none but some resorts are better suited than others if accommodation choice is your main holiday driver, villas in Lanzarote however remain a firm favourite.
One resort that may not be appealing if you are on a tight budget though is Puerto Calero. This is a fairly new resort with its own marina, and as you would expect accommodation comes at a premium in what is probably the islands classiest resort.
If you manage to tear yourself away from the main holiday resorts though you’ll find that the island is full of surprises and attractions many of which lie well off the beaten track many of which are not suited to coaches, so visitors are well advised to hire a car and explore what the island has to offer, especially in the north which is still widely regarded as the true heart of Lanzarote.
For more great insights and Lanzarote holiday villas availability visit Lanzarote1.com one of the leading Lanzarote tourist websites.
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