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Karting

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:40:15 +0000

The practice of karting has been possible in Lanzarote since the mid nineties when two private initiatives in San Bartolomé and Puerto del Carmen made it possible almost simultaneously. The kart, according to the Wikipedia definition, is a one-seat land vehicle without a roof or cockpit, without suspension, with or without body elements. It has four non-aligned wheels that remain in contact with the ground. The two front tires control steering, while the rear tires transmit the engine power of the one-cylinder vehicle. Additionally, karts are controlled by two pedals: the brake and the accelerator.

Karting is a fun sport for everyone, but the level of fun increases with the younger ones. In addition to the fun, children learn some very useful tools that will come in handy when the time comes for them to learn to drive a car. They will learn that it is very important to understand the rules of responsible driving and that evasive and sports driving can only be done in special facilities. The two karting centers on the island offer different types of vehicles. One of them is the kart with a top speed of 22 miles [35 kilometers] an hour for the younger ones. Children can begin driving at approximately eight years of age.

Where can kids go karting in Lanzarote?

Gran Karting Club Lanzarote: 7,671 feet [2,346 meters] of 32-foot [10-meter] wide track, flat circuit. LOCATION: Carretera de las Playas (LZ-2, Km.7), Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote. HOURS: Every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Web, +34 928 524 956. PRICES: Child kart (5 to 10 years old), € 7 every eight minutes; junior kart (10 to 16 years old), € 10 every eight minutes; senior kart (16 years old and over), € 15 every eight minutes. SPECIAL OFFER: Groups of ten people or more with reservations made one week in advance, € 40 per person. This cost covers two recon laps, two qualifying laps and two competition rounds of eight and ten laps respectively. At the end of the competition the club will grant a group photograph and a medal to the champion.

Karting San Bartolomé: The circuit has climbing slopes, flat areas and descending slopes. LOCATION: Arrecife-Tinajo Highway, 5. HOURS: Every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. approximately. INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: +34 928 520 022. PRICES: 22 mph [35 km/h] speed kart, € 8 every six minutes; 38 mph [60 km/h] speed kart, € 12 every six minutes. SPECIAL OFFER: 18 minutes for € 20.

Underwater trip

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:41:31 +0000

The little ones drool in their own search for Nemo, while the grownups are enchanted by the richness of species and the maritime flora of the blue sea floors of the seas of Lanzarote. It is possible to travel Beatles style in a Yellow Submarine thanks to the private initiative of Puerto Calero and Playa Blanca. The trip, which lasts about an hour, reveals a diversity of wonders under the surface, exposing you to their special beauty. This experience is also very educational.

The boat is a submarine that is usually 65 feet (20 meters) long and 13 feet (4 meters) wide. It can dive around 200-230 feet below the surface (60-70 meters). It has clearly been designed for the visual enjoyment of the bottom of the ocean with small windows and viewpoints on all sides. In Lanzarote there are two such boats and you are allowed to take pictures or videos. It is advisable to resort to higher ISO levels of film to capture better quality pictures.

Trip under the sea for children in Lanzarote
- Submarine Safaris (Puerto Calero): Underwater trips every day at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. PRICES: Adults, € 52; children € 30. INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: ; info@submarinesafaris.com; www.submarinesafaris.com.

Bowling

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:39:12 +0000

Bowling is a recreational activity that requires precision. It is practiced in a room with a slippery parquet floor. The main elements of the game are the target (ten pins placed 59-65 feet [18-20 meters] from the player), the bowling ball and the lane (a strip of parquet floor about 82 feet [25 meters] long and three feet [almost one meter] wide) that separates the player from the target.

Bowling is a recreational activity that can be enjoyed by all generations. Children as young as seven or eight years old can participate in this entertaining activity. The light weight of the bowling ball (between 6 and 11 pounds [3 and 5 kilograms]) makes it also suitable for adults and senior players. In the existing facilities in Lanzarote it is common to see a family, both parents and children, playing a game together.

Where to go bowling in Lanzarote

- Bowling Brunswick Deiland (Playa Honda): Deiland Plaza Shopping Center. Hours: Open every day. Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays to 1 a.m. Prices: One match per person (a minimum of 13 bowling balls to throw), € 3,60 from Monday to Thursday; € 4,20 from Friday to Sunday and holidays. Number of lanes: Five.

- Bowling Club Rubicón (Playa Blanca): Rubimar Shopping and Entertainment Center. Hours: Open every day. Sunday to Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices: Members (€ 30 annual fee), one match, € 4, two matches, € 7, and three matches, € 9; non-member adults, one match € 6, two matches, € 10 and three matches, € 12; children, one match, € 3, two matches, € 5, and three matches, € 6. Special rates for birthday parties. Call +34 928 349 188 for address and directions. Number of lanes: Ten.

Horseback riding

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:42:46 +0000

Lanzarote a caballois one of the few places on the island where parents and children can share entertainment surrounded by nature. The facility uses its animals, horses, ponies, and camels to make the youngster feel new sensations.

15-minute and one hour camelback excursions are organized through the environs of Lanzarote a caballo, through rural areas near La Asomada, Uga, and La Geria, with the spectacular backdrop of the sea that separates this island from Fuenteventura. A camel-drawn carriage is also available, which gives a quieter and more peaceful feature to the excursion. The pony is another opportunity for entertainment.

Rates

- Camelback ride (15 minutes): Adults, € 15; children, € 10.

- Camelback ride (One hour): Adults, € 45; children, € 35.

- Cart excursion: Adults, € 10; children, € 7.

- Pony excursion: Exclusively for children, € 5.

All rates include one consumption at the facility’s restaurant.

Lanzarote a caballo is located at kilometer 17 on the Arrecife to Yaiza road (between the roundabouts of Puerto Calero and Playa Quemada). Hours: Winter: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; summer: From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information and reservations: +34 928 830 038.