Exploring Lanzarote´s Natural Wonders
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Lanzarote is a well known package holiday destination but this trend is changing now a growing number of independent tourists are starting to visit the island. Attracted by its great year round climate, breathtaking beaches and stunning surreal scenery Lanzarote boasts lots of natural wonders which were created during the 18th century by some seriously large scale volcanic activity.
Holidays in Lanzarote have been popular since the 1970´s. When the fourth largest of the Canary Islands became one of the most popular destinations in Spain. Today it still attracts millions of visitors every year. And whilst many of them opt to enjoy their break around the pool or on the beach there are loads of stunning natural sights to explore.
The island however boasts enough stunning sights to lure them away from their Lanzarote villas for a day or two to see what the island has to offer. If you fancy a gentle stroll round one of Lanzarote’s picturesque villages or perhaps skimming across the top of the waves on a jet ski, Lanzarote’s outstanding range of visitor activities and attraction will be sure to please even the most demanding travellers. Activities, attractions or a mix of both, whichever you choose make sure to include:
The Aqua Park – The Aqua park is conveniently situated next to the Golf course in Costa Teguise (very handy if you fancy a round if your kids are older and able to look after themselves), and is open throughout the season generally from ten in the morning until six. The park will keep the family amused all day long so take plenty of sun protection with you.
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El Bosque – El Bosque is an enchanting woodland and is located en route to the breathtaking Valley of 1000 Palms, which is the greenest spot on Lanzarote. Thanks to the age old tradition of planting a new palm tree for every baby born in the nearby village of Haria. Where an atmospheric weekly market is also staged every Saturday morning, featuring stalls selling local cheeses and wines. And from where tourists can enjoy some fabulous walks around the folds and spurs of the valley.
If the above recommendations don’t suit your style perhaps try The Cesar Manrique Foundation; It is difficult to put into words the feelings that walking around Cesar Manriques former home brings, but it is easy to get a sense of the simplicity and blend of nature and architecture that were the foundations of Manriques works. The way that he transformed the volcanic bubbles into rooms exemplifies this and it is surprising to see a tree as the central focal point of Manriques symbiosis with nature. If you stop off or visit Timanfaya drive a short distance to the north of and you soon encounter the surreal sight of the Green Lagoon, which is situated just outside the village of El Golfo. This lagoon has been created by an interaction between sea water and algae and has been used as a film location many times over. Most famously by the makers of One Million Years BC.
The north of the island offers another spectacular green surprise – in the form of the Valley of 1000 Palms. Where villagers from Haria have created a huge swaying oasis by planting a Canarian palm for every new born child here.
More information about Lanzarote activities and attractions is available here.
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