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    Lanzarote Holidays

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    Holidays to Lanzarote take you to the Island of Eternal Spring. This volcanic island is known for its pleasant weather all year round, and you can get there easily with direct flights from Dublin, Cork, and Shannon. Lanzarote's landscape is like no other, with otherworldly plains and soft sandy beaches.

    Beach life

    Lanzarote’s south coast is the place to be if you’re looking for classic Canarian beachfronts. The island boasts no less than 213 kilometres of coastline in total. Ten kilometres of this are rugged sands, and over 15 are perfectly manicured beaches. Playa de los Pocillos, Costa Teguise, and Playa Blanca are top destinations, and with a subtropical desert climate, it’s almost always beach weather.

    UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

    The landscape and natural history of Lanzarote is very different from that of the other Canary Islands. UNESCO branded it an official Biosphere Reserve back in 1993. The environment here is almost alien in its appearance, with red, rocky craters overlooking brilliant blue lagoons. The unusual landscape forms the perfect habitat for a number of rare and endemic species, like the Canarian Egyptian vulture.

    Getting around

    It’s just a one-hour drive from Playa Blanca down in the south-west to the Jameos del Agua cave system in the north-east. That’s practically the entire length of the island. With a car, it really doesn’t matter where you choose to stay, whether it’s Matagorda, Playa de los Pocillos, or any other resort. It’s quick to get around and see the sights, like the peaks of the Timanfaya National Park and the capital of Arrecife.

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    At a glance

    • Feel the wind in your hair as you whizz down the slides at Costa Teguise’s waterpark
    • Rub shoulders with the rich and famous at Puerto Calero’s exclusive marina
    • Grab your camera and take photographs of the moon-like landscape

    Destinations in Lanzarote

    Top Destinations

    • Costa Teguise

      Holidays to Costa Teguise make the most of the island charms of the Canaries. Soft sand beaches and great surf decorate the coast, and the town's restaurants, bars, and entertainments ensure things are lively at night too.

    • Matagorda

      Holidays to Matagorda take you to a little seaside town at the centre of Lanzarote's bustling hub – there are restaurants and bars here, plus shopping malls and clubs just a few minutes' drive away.

    • Playa Blanca

      Holidays to Playa Blanca offer blue skies and warm sunshine all year round. Spend your days lounging on the beaches or exploring the local markets, then hit the bars at night or find a quiet taverna for a more laidback vibe.

    • Playa de los Pocillos

      Holidays to Playa de los Pocillos in the Canary Islands bring you to a relaxed Lanzarote town, but leave you easy access to volcanic scenery, vibrant markets and a local party town. Book a flight from Dublin, Cork or Shannon, and take some time to unwind.

    • Puerto del Carmen

      On holidays to Puerto del Carmen you'll have the choice of three beaches and a vibrant nightlife on the waterfront. You can marvel at the moonscape at Timanfaya National Park, and visit historic monuments at the island's capital in Arrecife.

    Top things to See and Do in Lanzarote

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    • Plane spotting

      If you’re staying close to the airport in Lanzarote, you’ll have the choice of two dramatic red sand beaches where you’ll enjoy excellent views of the planes coming in to land. Playa de los Pocillos is great for the whole family. No watersports are allowed here, so the waters are calm, quiet, and perfect for a dip. Playa de Matagorda boasts great shopping and dining along the Avenida de las Playas promenade.

    • White sand beaches

      For picture-perfect white sands, there’s nowhere better than Playa Blanca, which literally translates to ‘White Beach’. While the beachfront here is only small at about 100 metres in length, it’s easy to walk to the neighbouring stretches of sand which are a little larger. It takes just 10 minutes to walk along the promenade to the man-made beach of Playa Dorada, where there are watersports facilities and beach bars.

    • Costa Teguise

      When you’re in Costa Teguise, you’ll have the choice of five excellent beaches. Playa de la Cucharas is best for watersports, while Playa del Jabillo, Playa Bastian, and Playa los Charcos are well equipped for families. The resort’s hidden gem is Playa el Ancla, just south of the town centre. A rocky and rugged beach, this is a great spot for snorkelling. You can see all sorts of fish among the volcanic rocks.

    • Bargain Buys

      Bargain buys

      The best bargain buys, like magnets, T-shirts, and ornaments of volcanoes, can be found in the Lanzarote markets, and along the beachfront promenades. In Arrecife, the weekend market in the Plaza de las Playas is a great place to browse stalls selling all sorts of handicrafts and homemade goods. In Costa Teguise, check out the shops behind Las Cucharas Beach, and try Calle Limones in Playa Blanca.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      Mid-range buys

      Quality souvenirs to buy in Lanzarote include aloe vera-based cosmetics, made with aloe that’s grown around the island. Aloe vera is said to have excellent healing properties. It’s a main ingredient in many mid-range soaps and lotions here. You’ll also find items featuring prints of Cesar Manrique’s artwork. These are popular mementoes, along with local, high-acidity Lanzarote wines.

    • Designer Buys

      Designer buys

      There are a number of high-end shopping centres in and around the island capital of Arrecife where you can find Canarian, Spanish, and international brands. In the heart of Arrecife is the Marina shopping centre. For even more choice, be sure to take a visit to Biosfera Plaza for brands like Rayban, Guess, and Timberland, or the Deiland shopping centre where you’ll find H&M and The Body Shop.

    • Laid-back evenings

      Laidback evenings

      The resorts of Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise are excellent for low-key, family-friendly nights. That’s because, while quieter than the larger resorts of Arrecife and Playa del Carmen, they’ve still got enough to entertain visitors. There are bars and live music venues across these towns. Both places lack a major central hub of activity, so there’s no one single place to be. Instead, the bars are well spread across the resorts. However, if you’re not sure where to head, try Punto Limones in Playa Blanca, and the marina area of Costa Teguise, where you’ll have a good choice of different bars, restaurants, pubs, and clubs.

    • Lively evenings

      Lively evenings

      Lanzarote’s capital is one of the most lively places on the island. In Arrecife, you’ll find places to drink and dance until the sun comes up. What makes Arrecife so great is that there's a huge selection of different venues to suit the sort of nightlife scene you’re looking for. These include sports bars and classic pubs, swanky cocktail bars, karaoke clubs, beach bars, and discos. Many places offer outdoor seating so you can enjoy the warm Lanzarote nights. Some even offer panoramic views from rooftop terraces. As for drinks, there are plenty of options, from wines and beers to spirits and colourful concoctions.

    • Mojo sauce

      Don’t be surprised to see a green or red sauce served alongside practically all dishes in local restaurants across Lanzarote. Mojo sauce is considered to be the unofficial condiment of the Canary Islands. The red variety has a spicy kick to it, while the green variety is herb-based and has a more mild, mellow flavour.

    • The national dish

      Across the Canary Islands, you’ll find that there’s one dish that seems to take pride of place on the restaurant menus: Canarian potatoes. And it’s certainly no different in Lanzarote. Here, they often use a local spud variety known as Papa Bonita de Lanzarote. And of course, they’re served with mojo sauce.

    • Meat and seafood

      Canarians like to make use of local foods, so you’re more likely to find goat and rabbit on the menu than beef. Octopus is also a common menu item as it’s caught by fishermen all year round. Other types of seafood vary by seasonal availability, and can include wreckfish and red sea bream.

    • Volcanic wines

      Think vines can’t grow in the volcanic Lanzarote landscape? Think again. The entire island is a designated wine-growing region, with vines planted deep down at 2.5 metres below the layers of volcanic ash. Three-quarters of grapes grown are Malvasia grapes, which produce sweet, port-like wines.

    • After dinner

      In Lanzarote, and across the Canary Islands, it’s customary to finish a meal with a small glass of local honey rum. If a sweet, sticky rum isn’t quite your thing, you could also order a carajillo. This Spanish coffee is usually made with a shot of something potent, like brandy, whiskey, rum, or a local liqueur.

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