Before you visit this beautiful Island, you may want to familiarise yourself with some important dates.  These are fixed dates.  It may be a good idea not to plan anything on these days if you are holidaying as almost all common public services will not doubt be closed.

1st Jan – New Years Day (Ario Nuevo)

6th Jan – Ephiphany or 3 Kings Day.  Children are given presents on this day

19th March – St. Joseph’s Day

1st May -Labour Day

30th May – Canary Islands Day

25th July – The Feast of St. James the Apostle

15th August – Assumption Day

12th October – The Day of the Spanish-speaking World

1st November – All Saints Day

6th December – Constitution Day

8th December – Feast of the Immaculate Conception

25th December – Christmas Day

There are also many movable feast days, these are; Maunday Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Whitsun, Ascension Day and Corpus Christi.

Boxing Day, Easter Monday and Whit Monday are NOT public holidays in Lanzarote.

There are also many local public holidays so it is advised that you check this our prior to your visit.

Cheap holidays Lanzarote is a great way to experience another culture than the one you are used to. Perhaps even you live near this beautiful island, you still have the opportunity to experience what it has to offer. Just off the coast of Spain in the Atlantic Ocean rests this beauty. You can have the chance to experience the wonderful food and culture of Spain in a place that is smaller and more remote. Accessible by boat, this island has some the best views of the ocean and sunsets. You can choose a romantic holiday for you and someone special, or make it a trip for the whole family.

Cheap holidays to Lanzarote is the perfect holiday if you want to spend your summer in warm weather on the beach. This is a great destination for family breaks as there is plenty to do here. Lanzarote is on the rise is popularity. It has even been rated as one of the top ten eco-friendly vacations in 2010. It is even considered one of the top destinations for anyone wishing to experience Spain. Although it was once an island home to very little travel, it is now being recognized as one of the best places to go, especially for British travellers who visit the Island in their millions each year.

You can find cheap holidays Lanzarote easily. Visiting the travel website of Spain or Lanzarote can give you information regarding places to stay. There are always travel links for special packages that are offered and for low prices. This can be a big help if you have lots of children or friends, but really would like to go on vacation. If you go with friends, you can split the cost, making it cheaper for everyone. On these sites are even suggested itinerary for the places you should visit that that the best of the certain city or island.

Cheap holidays Lanzarote can easily get you back and forth to the main land, making the trip you choose to take more worthwhile. You will not have only discovered the beauty of this Spanish Island, but also of Spain itself. You might be surprised by how the culture flourishes in different ways throughout the country. This can lead to new experiences. Even snorkelling or scuba diving may be an option you might want to look into to explore the clear waters and marine life in this area. You might be surprised by what you find in the most unexpected places.

Cheap holidays Lanzarote can be easily found and booked. Choosing the right hotel or resort can help to save money when you book travel packages. A number of different companies can help you on your way with this. Even visiting the Lanzarote or Spain travel websites can aid you in creating an itinerary for your vacation. It can also help you choose the city you wish to stay in and what activities are available. This may include concerts, family events, and snorkelling. Or even fine dining options for a romantic getaway. It is all at your fingertips, waiting to be explored.

Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands, and a major tourist attraction. This small, volcanic island has a desert-like climate, clean beaches, a beautiful promenade and great fishing, creating a laid back and relaxing atmosphere for sunworshippers all year round. Some of the best beaches are the Papagayos, found on the southwest side of Lanzarote. Because of their distance from the resorts, it is best to hire a car. This can be cheaply and easily done at the Lanzarote airport, from the major resorts, or online.

Rentalcargroup is a good online source which will show you a price comparison of the island’s leading car rental providers. This will include ( shown alphabetically) Alamo, Auriga-Crown, Autos Taburiente, Avis, Centauro, Cicar Canary Islands Car, Cooltra, Europcar, Goldcar Rental, Haro, Helle Hollis, Hiper Rentacar, Marbesol, National Atesa, Niza Cars, Owners Car, Record Rent a Car, Solmar, and Victoria Rent a Car.

A few online sites you might go to are:

1. Rentalcargroup shows a comparison of the leading car rental providers in Lanzarote. They offer a 40% discount and have a choice of cars that ranges from economy to luxury vehicles.
2. Carrentals.co.uk has exclusive deals you won’t find at other sources, and specialize in discount car rental that suits your specific needs.
3. BCO offers rent a car services all around the world and is noted for its personalized assistance.

You will be glad you hired a car in Lanzarote, but please make sure you have all necessary documents and know the traffic laws.

Night life in Lanzarote is anything but boring. You might find a bar that is carved into volcanic rock on the beach. The discos and bars in Arrecife are fund on José Antonio Street, and in Puerto del Carmen on Las Playas Avenue. In Costa Teguise the pubs line Islas Canarias Avenue.

After a late dinner, you can choose from casinos and shows to trendy open-air cafés, discos and pubs. There
Are also festivities and traditional open-air dances which can be enjoyed all around the island, all year round.

La Cueva de Lagomar ( Omar Sharif’s onetime home) houses a unique garden bar. At Old Town Sports Bar, they show all sports including live horse racing, football, rugby, boxing, etc. They also have quiz nights, ladies nights, and comedy nights. If that isn’t enough, they give poker lessons on Monday evenings, and have a putting green inside the bar.

Café del Carmen is a quiet, tranquil, place where you can relax and enjoy good food, drink and music with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic. The Café is like a secret place where one can see without being seen.

The biggest and best clubs and pubs are found on “the strip,” in Puerto del Carmen. Halfway along the strip is “Centro,” or the main clubbing area. There you will find buildings with might clubs, bars, and live bands all on different floors. No matter what resort you are at, there are bars, clubs, bingo, and entertainment, to be found.

Airport Transfers in Lanzarote

You can always get a taxi at the airport, and if you are on a tour you can wait for the tour operator coach. But sometimes it is nicer to simply purchase an airport transfer. Transfer service is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, from Lanzarote International Airport to your hotel in Lanzarote.

Transfers are available to the hotels in three areas:

1. Area 1 – Puerto del Carmen
2. Area 2 – Costa de Teguise
3. Area 3 – Playa Blanca

Before you make your booking for the transfer, have your plane ticket information and your Lanzarote hotel name and address in front of you. You will get a confirmation immediately, and be given a travel voucher to hand to the driver. Your voucher will also contain local operator information, so that you can notify them with any problems that might occur.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Lanzarote hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

They cannot guarantee the style or brand of vehicle that will pick you up. It varies, depending on your travel dates. Every person is allowed to have one suitcase and one carry on bag. Surf boards, bicycles, golf clubs, or oversized and extra luggage need to be discussed with the transfer company before you arrive to determine if it is acceptable. This service is not wheelchair accessible.

Restaurants in Lanzarote

As on most islands, cooking is determined by local produce, seafood and fish. The traditional food is fish, lean meat, goat cheese, wrinkled potatoes (papas arugadas) and mojo sauce; either green mojo or red hot chili mojo.

Tapas, small snack portions, are a delightful way to taste many different dishes at one meal. You might find tortilla (potato omelet), chickpeas with chorizo sausage, croquettes of meat or fish, and octopus salad on the menu.

You might want to try a few of these fine restaurants:

• The Almacén de la Sal in Playa Blanca, a former salt storehouse, has live piano music, outstanding service, and a lovely terrace just a step from the beach. It is noted for salt cod al Pil-Pil, hot peppers sauté with garlic, and roast leg of lamb Segovian style.

• La Era serves Canary Islands food and is located in Yaisa. In addition to the traditional fare, you will find the frescos of César Manrique, which depict life in Lanzarote before tourism.

• Mirador de Lobos is in Playa Blanca, next door to the Natura Palace Hotel. This restaurant is child friendly and has an extensive menu.

• Don Camillo is in Playa Blanca, on the sea front promenade towards the harbour. It offers international cuisine and has three separate kitchens, including a steak grill and pizzeria.

• LagOmar, in Oasis de Nazaret is at the top of the village. This restaurant, serving modern international food, was part of film star Omar Sharif’s home. The quality of cooking is excellent.

Cheap Hotels in Lanzorate

H10 Timanfaya Hotel Lanzarote

Hotels in Playa Blanca

Princess Yaiza Hotel

The Princesa Yaiza Hotel Resort is a 5 star hotel, with beautiful double rooms, suites and Royal Suites. All rooms and suites come with a large terrace and a beautiful view. Every type of room includes internet connections, satellite TV, a safe, hairdryer, mini-bar and a full bathroom with robe and towels.The suites have a nice living room. The family suites have two bedrooms, and both a bathroom and a washroom, and are connected to the main building by a covered corridor resplendent with aquariums. Disabled facilities include wheel-in showers, toilet raisers and shower seats. Doorways are wide enough for wheel chairs and there is good access throughout the hotel and the surrounding area.

Located directly on the Playa Blanca Beach, this full service hotel includes sports and entertainment facilities, a therapy centre, five restaurants, a shopping gallery, international press kiosk, hairdresser, and ten meeting rooms of different sizes with audio visual material for any kind of event. The two swimming-pools for adults contain sea water in one, and fresh in the other. There is a whirlpool on the sun terrace.

For the children, there are three swimming pools, playgrounds, baby-sitting on request, and a mini-disco. The sport area is just outside the hotel and includes two tennis courts, a multi sport area, French balls, soccer, paddle, beach volley and a snack bar.

Choose your cuisine from Isla de Lobos (seafood), three buffets (La Piazzeta- Italian, La Hacienda- Mexican, Yaiza- International) and Kampai (Japanese, with teppanyaki tables).

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The H10 Timanfaya Palace Hotel in Lanzarote offers four star accommodations and services. Located on beautiful Playa Blanca beach, the five story hotel is also near the seafront, with a panoramic view of Fuerteventura and Lobos islands. The 297 rooms include some for handicapped guests. They are well decorated and spacious, with a/c, satellite TV, full bathrooms, hairdryers, and a terrace or balcony. The rooms have a mini bar and a safe.There are 8 suites, which include a welcome gift and water in the room, daily newspaper, special amenities in the bathroom and bathrobes. For dining, there’s a buffet breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, while lunch is alfresco on the terrace of La Choza. The Tahiche Piano Bar has live music, and the Montana Roja Discotheque has dancing and entertainment. The Coco-Loco Tropical Bar is next to one of two swimming pools ( one is heated, and one is not). In addition, there is a children’s pool, and a gym with sauna and massage. You will find hairdressers, a library, sports activities, laundry facilities, and a convention hall. Of the five lifts, two have panoramic views. You can get your rental car, enjoy free Wi-Fi in the common areas, visit the internet corner, and exchange money right in the hotel. Outdoors they have a jacuzzi and a special area for nudists. In case you get bored, there are day and night excursion services, an entertainment programme, bicycle rental, mini golf, and all the water activities right on that beach.  

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To find cheap hotels in Lanzarote you can go online and check the various websites. To give you a start, here are a few that you can look over:

• Aguazul- This complex has 24-hour reception, luggage storage and a currency exchange. There is a pool with a poolside bar, and a restaurant. Additional amenities are a game room, bar, bike and car rental, and an excursion organizer.
• The Hotel H10 Lanzarote Garden-This hotel provides apartments outfitted with all you need for comfort. It has two bars, a buffet restaurant, tennis courts and swimming pools. Located in the resort of Costa de Teguise, it is only 200 metres from the large beach, with convenient shops, restaurants, and a water park nearby.
• Barcelo Lanzarote- This is a 4-Star hotel situated in Costa deTeguise. The rooms have a/c, cable TV, and balconies with either a sea or garden view. There are good sports and entertainment facilities, plus a mini club for children.
• The Hotel Europa- This complex is in the resort of Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, and near the marina. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, with other restaurants and shopping nearby. They have a currency exchange, a fresh water pool and a bar.
• The hotel la Geria- The 6 suites and 242 rooms all have a/c, full bathroom, hair dryer, balcony, safe, satellite TV, radio, mini bar and telephone. They also provide a TV room, currency exchange, fresh water pool, café, bar, and restaurant.

There are many beautiful three and four star hotels in Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca is the southernmost town on Lanzarote, which is the fourth largest island in the Canaries. Following is a listing of some of the hotels, at $160 or less per night:

• Hotel Club Playa Blanca – Two swimming pools (one heated) a children’s pool, all meals included, bars, disco, this hotel has beautiful beaches nearby. Bungalows have a/c and satellite TV. The restaurant offers local and international cuisine, show cooking and themed evenings. There is a mini-disco and a playground for children.

• Sandos Papagayo Arena - All 488 rooms have balconies with sea views, brightly decorated, with a/c, cable television, direct-dial phones, safes, and bathrooms with tub and shower. There are three restaurants, a spa, five pools, tennis and volleyball courts, a gym, and professional shows.

• H10 Princesa –  All 407 rooms have balconies or terraces, satellite TV, safes, hairdryers, and direct-dial telephone. Two restaurants, several bars and pools, nightly entertainment, hairdresser, massage, and a kids’ club will provide for any of your desires.

• Jardines del Sol – A 48 bungalow complex with outdoor pools, a kiddie pool, nightly entertainment, and a restaurant that shows paella demonstrations. A/C, kitchens w/refrigerators and microwaves, and complimentary wireless internet service are provided. 

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• H10 Rubicon Palace - Rooms feature private bathrooms, direct-dial telephones, a/c, satellite television, minibars, and terraces or balconies with either a sea or garden view. There are 6 pools, a piano bar, dancing, 4 restaurants, a spa, and a sports center.

Lanzarote, also known as “Conejera” by the locals, has one hundred volcanoes. It is the fourth largest of the Canary Islands, and the furthest east of the chain. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with clean, sandy beaches it is a perfect place to vacation cheaply all year round.

Warmed by the Sahara desert only 60 miles away, you can sunbathe in luxury at Playa Blanca, on the southwest tip of Lanzarote. Playa Blanca is home to a number of top beaches, lined with sunbeds, showers, and an ocean promenade. There is Puerto del Carmen, the largest holiday resort, which has a 12km sandy beach that stretches from Matagorda all the way to the Old Town.

Timanfaya National Park, the home of the Montanas del Fuego (Mountains of Fire) is located on Lanzarote. Access to the park by the public is strictly regulated. There are one or two footpaths, and a popular short camel trip.

Jameos del Agua, a site that houses the Agricola Museum, a restaurant, a series of caves called the Cueva de los Verdes, and the lookout at Mirador del Rio are cheap places to visit. There’s a concert cave near the end of Jameos Grande. This hall has wonderful natural acoustics and offers concerts and ballet performances.

If you want a cheap, sunny, warm holiday, go to Lanzarote. You’ll find great offers on apartments, villas, and hotels all year round, along with colorful local markets, duty-free shopping and great sights of mountains, volcanic lava flows, clear waters and black and white sand beaches.

Weather in Lanzarote

The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago, off the West Coast of Morocco. Lanzarote, the fourth largest of the islands, is the farthest east and enjoys a mild, sunny climate and decent weather all year round. The temperature runs from around 82°F (28°C) during the day to a low around 63°F (17°C). The sea breeze can, at times, be rather chilly, particularly in the winter.

Lanzarote stays warm in the evenings until winter, when the sea temperatures drop and the breeze picks up. April and October are the rainy months, with little or none occurring during the summer. Because of the cooler evenings in December, January, and February, it is wise to bring some warmer clothes during those months.

Always carry plenty of sun protection with you to this sunny climate. You will be able to get a good tan all year round, if you protect yourself from burning, so always use some form of suntan lotion.

The weather in Lanzarote is determined by the trade winds over the Azores and the warm airflow from the Sahara desert. These two influences help to keep the stable temperatures that you will enjoy whenever you travel there.

While outdoor activities in the rest of Europe grind to a halt in the winter, you will still be enjoying spring-like weather on the charming, volcanic island of Lanzarote. You will be sunning on the beach during the day and enjoying the night life or walking along the ocean promenade wearing a light jacket in the evening.

Aeropuerto de Lanzarote (Lanzarote Airport), is located six kilometres west of Arrecife on Carretera de Arrecife a Yaiza. It is the only airport for popular Lanzarote, and it services about six million tourists each year. BMI, Easy Jet, First Choice Airways, Fly Globespan, Jet2.com, , Monarch, Thomsonfly, and Thomas Cook Airlines all provide service to the island. Check online to find cheap flights to Lanzarote.

Go to Jet2.com to book your flight to Lanzarote. Smartfares is another one that negotiates airline contracts to give you low web fares. Or use Skyscanner to compare the prices and get the best deal. With them, you can book your flight right with the airline you choose or your travel agent, and no commission is added by Skyscanner.

Monarch airlines allows you to book direct to them, either from their website, by telephone or through your own travel agent. Their cheap flight deals are only one of their features. They also have superior, courteous service reps, value refreshments, pre-booked seating, and in-flight shopping. Monarch boasts highly maintained and the newest of equipment.

Thomas Cook Airlines flies from 21 UK airports to over 80 destinations worldwide. They offer cheap flights from the UK throughout the week. Lanzarote is in the same time zone, and is about a four hour flight.

FlyGlobespan.com is a user friendly website for booking your trip to Lanzarote. This UK based airline has destinations in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Lanzarote offers everything from lively beach resorts where sunshine, watersports and windsailing abound, to volcanic craters and lava fields.