Archive for the ‘Accommodation’ Category

The Canary Islands have long been synonomous with cheap and cheerful year round holidays. But these seven Spanish islands offer much more than just good value accommodation and sunshine for twelve months of the year. As smaller islands such as Lanzarote are home to a host of cultural attractions and natural beauty spots. Whilst also offering high standards of accommodation.

Lanzarote´s current topography was created by a huge set of eruptions in the 1730´s – which left much of the interior of the island looking like a set from a science fiction film. Today the volcanoes of the Timanfaya National Park are the islands hottest attraction – and are also often used as a backdrop by filmmakers and photographers.

As a result of boasting this unique terrain Lanzarote was declared a UNESCO protected biosphere in 1994 and is subject to strict planning regulations. Which are designed to counter the sort of development sprawl that has eaten up large swathes of other islands such as Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

As a result Lanzarote retains a surprisingly unspoiled feel – there are no high rise buildings for example. And the three main holiday resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise remain well contained on the south east coast.

The bulk of the best value hotels In Lanzarote are located in the islands fastest growing resort of Playa Blanca. Where four and five star establishments line the coast – all enjoying great views across to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura. The best known hotel in the resort is the Gran Melia Volcan – which is located next to the Rubicon Marina. Whilst there´s also a wide selection of luxurious Lanzarote villas available for rent too – with prices starting from as little as €400 per week.

Puerto del Carmen is the largest resort – and home to a handful of very popular hotels in the shape of the Los Fariones and the San Antonio. Both of which enjoy great beachfront locations at either end of the main coastal strip, the Avenida de las Playas. Which runs parallel with the main beach in the resort Playa Grande.

Costa Teguise in the north of the island is also home to a good selection of Lanzarote accommodation. Boasting apartment complexes, private villas and a range of four and five star hotels. Such as the Gran Melia Salinas – the first major construction in the resort during the 1970´s.