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Booking Breaks in Lanzarote
Volcanic islands are very much in the news currently. Thanks to the eruption in Iceland which has bought much of Europe’s air traffic to a standstill. But as the dust starts to settle and the travel chaos starts to ease many consumers’ thoughts will be turning to booking a summer holiday abroad. With the volcanic island of Lanzarote topping the list for many.
Fortunately all of Lanzarote´s 300 volcanoes are now dormant and in no apparent danger of erupting in the near future. But that wasn’t the case in the 1730´s when massive activity seized the island for six years. Creating a 200km square area of lava scape that looks like something out of a science fiction film. In fact quite a few movies have been made against this backdrop so dramatic is the scenery here- most recently Clash of the Titans 3.
Whilst the volcanic region is Lanzarote star attraction most visitors to the island are just here to enjoy a good value sunshine holiday by the sea. With three main resorts to choose from – along with plenty of rural options for those that prefer renting Lanzarote villas or apartments in the countryside.
Over the last year the island has been cheaper than ever for British tourists to reach. With the cost of the four hour journey dropping to as little as €100 return. With cheap flights to Lanzarote available from a number of the leading budget airlines and operated from airports across the UK. The main changeover days for UK travellers are Thursdays and Mondays but it is now possible to get flights to the island on virtually any day of the week such has been the increase in services here.
Many visitors to the island return year after year.- having fallen in love with Lanzarote. And such is the islands appeal that a large number of investors also snap up property such as villas in Playa Blanca to rent out to other tourists or to use as a holiday homes. Prices here have fallen dramatically over the last year just as they have across the rest of Spain and Europe. Making it an ideal time to buy.
Many investors are also tempted by the fact that the islands year round climate produces twelve months of rental returns. Whereas elsewhere in Spain the peak holiday season only lasts for only three months of the year at best.
Lanzarote Beaches – Tias
Tias, another of the islands seven municipalities, includes the islands main holiday resort of Puerto Del Carmen and boasts a succession of beaches, along its 6km of southern coastline, separated only by short rocky elements. In this article, we review seven of the best beaches in this area of the island.
Our first of three man-made (and thus ‘family-friendly’) beaches in the Peurto del Carmen area is known as the Playa Grande. This is the most central beach and has a magnificent promenade of bars and restaurants running along its kilometre of golden sand (100m wide). The placid waters is this part of the island make it ideal for windsurfing. If you don’t want to use the bars and restaurants, it won’t be long before a ‘beach seller’ offers you drinks, ices or fresh fruit. One of the most popular beaches on the island, it has lifeguards, showers, changing areas, washrooms, rentals for beds/parasols, boats and water sports equipment. You can get to it by guaguas (autobus) but you’ve been warned parking is very limited in this lively part of the island.
Our second beach is known as Barrilla (also in the Puerto Del Carmen area), measuring 90m long and 22m wide. It consists of fine golden sand and offers good parking, a scuba diving centre, has a lifeguard present, has first aid on site and is accessible by guaguas (autobus).
Our third beach is a small cove known as Fariones (also in the Puerto Del Carmen area besides a hotel of the same name), measuring 60 m by 5m and consisting of fine toasted sand and calm waters. It is accessible by guaguas (autobus).
Our fourth beach at Playa de Los Pocillos, is located at the more exclusive end of Puerto Del Carmen. The beach has fine golden sand and forms part of the development known by same name. It is more than a kilometre long (1,23 m) and 150 m. wide. High tide leaves pools of sea water on its flat surface. It is quieter than the main beaches, but there is a still a good choice of quality bars and restaurants on hand. When the wind picks up this beach is popular with windsurfers. Windy on occasions, but with calm waters, it is very popular and offers good wind surfing conditions, it has rentals beds/parasols, good parking facilities, signage, boardwalk, a commercial zone, showers, litter bins, has good access for wheelchairs and has first aid and washrooms on hand. You can get to it by guaguas (autobus).
Our fifth beach at Playa de Matagorda, part of the development by the same name has a windy beach measuring 850m and 40m wide, consisting of fine golden sand and calm waters, which make it a popular resort for windsurfing, particularly those of limited capability or beginners. Due to its proximity to the airport and the occasionsl noise from aircraft taking off and landing, it is not as crowded as the other beaches in this area, but it is nevertheless worth a visit. This beach has rentals for beds/parasols and a variety of water sports on hand. You can get to it by guaguas (autobus).
Our sixth beach is at Lima and measures 900m long and 50m wide, consisting of fine toasted sand (mix of fine golden sand and small picon, the small lava stones), this is a windy beach with calm waters, again ideal for first time windsurfers. This is located alongside the Matagorda development and can be reached by guaguas (autobus).
Finally, our seventh beach is a small cove at Peña Grande and measures 40m long by 5m wide, consisting of fine white sand (and the odd pebble). Despite it’s small size, it is nevertheless a windy beach with calm waters and offers full services including lifeguards, showers, first aid, bars/restaurants, showers, parking and telephones. It also has a small promenade and can be reached by guaguas (autobus).
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