Guide to Lanzarote

The spectacular volcanic island of Lanzarote owes a lot to two men, although many of the thousands who enjoy Lanzarote holidays each year possibly don’t know it. The most important is Cesar Manrique, the visionary artist who did so much to ensure that tourism didn’t destroy the rugged beauty of the island. Through his work Manrique showed the art that can be found in nature. Visiting his house, built from lava bubbles, or the remarkable volcanic caves of Jameos Del Agua have become a must during any Lanzarote holiday.

Lanzarote weather is reliable all year round with between 7 and 11 hours of sunshine a day and little rain. Temperatures rarely fall below the mid-teens and often enter the 30s in the summer. Amazing beaches with weather to match make Lanzarote a popular holiday destination. The best beaches are found in the south and particularly popular destinations include

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Lanzarote has a reasonably effective network of buses, most of which run via Arrecife. Where this tends to fall down is when you are travelling from Lanzarote Airport to the main resorts of Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise. This involves a frustrating and time consuming journey and taking a transfer is much easier. There are direct services to Teguise Market from the coastal resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca. Teguise and its market make for a lovely day out. The former capital is barely touched by tourism (despite being easily accessible) and you are able to get a real glimpse of Lanzarote life pre tourism.

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