| The island of Lanzarote is situated in the eastern part | | | | surface! The resident restaurant "el Diablo" takes |
| of the Canary Islands, and is a famous destination for | | | | great advantage of this by placing its grills directly |
| holiday makers during winter season to feel the hot | | | | over trenches in the ground. All of this is available to |
| breeze of the sea. The island is volcanic in nature, | | | | you for a measly 8 Euros per person, which includes |
| which over the centuries has helped to shape the | | | | the coach trip tour around the park. |
| island's mountainous terrain. In fact, some parts of | | | | Another bargain day out is the Lanzarote Wine |
| the island are dry but there are also places wherein | | | | Museum. For only 3 Euros you can walk though the |
| you could benefit and appreciate the beauty resulting | | | | cellars and pressing rooms of "el Grifo" wineries |
| from its volcanic nature. | | | | (which is a cool, refreshing break from the heat!) and |
| Most of the tourist spots around Lanzarote will | | | | take note of the wine making equipment dating back |
| provide you the chance to explore the fantastic | | | | to the 1700's. Interestingly, due to the island of |
| volcanic landscapes during holidays to the island. From | | | | Lanzarote being quite "cut off" from the developing |
| the beauty of the Green Caves to the scenic Cactus | | | | world, olden methods where used to make wine for |
| Gardens that were designed by the famous artist | | | | a much longer time than anywhere else in the world, |
| Cesar Manrique, a resident of the island. | | | | meaning many of the old pieces of machinery are in |
| Examples of Manrique's unique style of architectural | | | | tip top condition. And, of course, what wine museum |
| design can be seen all over Lanzarote. There are a | | | | would be complete without a tasting session? This is |
| number of sculptures dotted around the island, and | | | | all included in your 3 Euro entry fee! |
| his home was converted into a museum of his work | | | | There are now estimated to be well over 3,000 |
| after his death in 1992. | | | | holiday villas in Lanzarote, and the biggest holiday |
| Timanfaya National Park offers tourists the chance to | | | | rental sites have over 600 each on their books. With |
| experience the volcanic nature of the island during | | | | the recession hitting visitor numbers to the island to |
| their holidays in Lanzarote. Coach trips and camel | | | | the extent of them being 20% down in the first 3 |
| rides through the vast landscape are available, as well | | | | months of 2009, this is sombre reading for owners |
| as offering the chance to sample traditional Canarian | | | | of holiday villas in Lanzarote, who need to rent their |
| food that has been cooked over a hole in the | | | | properties out for a large proportion of the year. It's |
| ground, making use of the vast amount of | | | | very competitive out there! |
| geothermal energy available. | | | | Lanzarote is a popular destination for cheap last |
| If you are looking for a change from the beach or | | | | minute holidays, with many flocking to the island to |
| poolside you have many options available to you. One | | | | enjoy the temperate climate, white sandy beaches |
| of what I would say to be the best attractions on | | | | and mountainous terrain - which is popular with |
| the island is Timanfaya national park, where you can | | | | walkers and extreme sports enthusiasts. So whether |
| witness cold water being thrown down a recently | | | | you're after a nice relaxing break in the sun or want |
| dug hole erupt back seconds later in a flurry of | | | | to explore the vast volcanic landscape, Lanzarote |
| steam. The temperatures in this volcano covered | | | | could be the Canary that adds chirpiness to your |
| landscape reach up to 600°C just below the | | | | holiday. |