Area: 326.62 square miles.
Population: 165,000 inhabitants.
Tourists: 1,587,237.
Economic activity: Tourism.
Administrative breakdown: Seven municipalities: Arrecife (the capital), San Bartolomé, Tías, Tinajo, Yaiza, Haría y Teguise.

Lanzarote was formed by the effect of geological events consequent to the opening of the Atlantic Ocean. It has been calculated that some 11 million years ago, lava emissions began to reach the surface. This Atlantic Ocean island is located some 86 miles [140 km] off the northwest coast of the African continent. Lanzarote is one of the seven islands that make up the Spanish autonomous region of Canarias. The first people to populate the island came from northern Africa. Known as the majos, their arrival on the island has been thought to have happened in 500 AD. The Castilian monarch began their conquest of the Archipelago in 1402. Lanzarote was the first island to be occupied by the Spanish. More info.

The island’s climate is defined as subtropical and dry or semi-desertic. Thanks to the moderating effect of the Atlantic, temperatures are quite moderate. There is no major shift in temperature between seasons. The average annual temperature hovers around 68º F. The coolest day in 2008 was in December (63º) and the warmest was in August (77º). Last year the average temperature was 71º. Annual precipitation generally doesn’t go over 26 gallons per square foot. In 2008, it rained 48 days out of the whole year. More info.

Biosphere Reserve

Lanzarote was named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993. Some 43% of the island is protected territory. Standing out among these protected lands are the 25,100 acres of Volcanos Natural Park [Parque Natural de los Volcanes], and the more than 75,000 acres that make up Los Ajaches Natural Monument. The Chinijo Archipelago receives scientific accolades as a true natural wonder. This archipelago is made up of the politically-independent islets of Alegranza, La Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste; located one mile off the northeast coast of Lanzarote, these islets are rich in biodiversity, especially in their marine environs. More info.

The rich and lush landscape of the island is matched with a meticulous level of conservation. The variety of natural features enhances and enriches a moment of contemplative curiosity. The powerful combination of colours of the lava scattered about Timanfaya, the vineyards masterfully cultivated from a layer of ash blanketing La Geria, the majestic silhouette of the Famara cliff with its miles-long beach emerging from the valley, the colony of cacti populating Guatiza and Mala, and the violence of the sea crashing against the small and sporadic coastal cliffs, all make an appearance in the photo album of the millions of Lanzarote visitors.

Tourism

Art Centres, Culture and Tourism.
Cesar Manrique.
Beaches and Coves.
Gastronomy.
Adventure Sports.
Golf.

Tourism has come to be a vital part of the island. The huge transformation which started during the late 1960’s, leaving behind a history of emigration, poverty and scarcity, resulting from a dependence on subsistence agriculture and fishing, is owed to Lanzarote’s progressive inclusion in the Western tourism market. Today, more than one and a half million travellers visit Lanzarote each year. All residents, be it directly or indirectly, depend on this sector of the economy.

The tourist areas are organized into three clearly differentiated zones, situated on the eastern coast of the island, forming an axis with the capital city, Arrecife, and the Airport: Playa Blanca (to the south), Puerto del Carmen (central-south) y Costa Teguise (central-north). Despite the energy typical of a mass tourist destination, these developments have managed to maintain the relaxed Lanzarote atmosphere. All in all, Lanzarote is a tranquil island, where the days are peaceful and time seems to move just a bit slower.

Lodging options include hotels and apartment complexes. The most modern of tourist enclaves is Playa Blanca, while Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise are older developments, which are in the beginning phases of an infrastructural refurbishment. In total, according to data from the Cabildo, Lanzarote’s highest administrative authority, there is a total of 63,000 beds among Lanzarote’s hotel offerings.

The rest of the island complements nicely the leisure options for tourists, with an itinerary clearly identifiable in the Centres for Art, Culture and Tourism conceived by the island’s best-known artist, Cesar Manrique, offering a series of architectural features that really allow the observer to take in the natural and environmental beauty of the island. The Timanfaya visitor will learn quite a lot about local volcanic features, all resulting from eruptions in 1730; Jameos del Agua or Cueva de los Verdes offer spectacular underground caves, ripe for exploration.

For the lover of sun and sand, the Lanzarote coast offers some exquisite spots for bathing. Famara and Papagayo really stand out for their beaches, and for catching some rays, Los Charcones and Barranco del Quiquere are great spots.

Transportation and Services

The abysmal public transport system requires tourists to depend on a car to move around the island. It would be basically impossible to get to know the main routes of Lanzarote without a car. The network of island highways is quite small. The main artery spans the distance from Arrecife to Playa Blanca. Secondary roads branch out from the main highway towards the north, south and west of the island. The longest distance, from Playa Blanca (southernmost point) to Orzola (northern extreme), can be covered in about one hour. Traffic can be quite heavy, because of the lack of public transportation.

Lanzarote is connected to the other islands and mainland through four ports. The Airport, located in Playa Honda, very close to Arrecife and the three tourist areas, and the Arrecife ports, Playa Blanca (whose main destination is Corralejo on the neighbouring island Fuerteventura) and Orzola (that’s the only place where visits to the breathtaking Chinijo Archipelago start from).

Arrecife and the three tourist areas are supplied with services of every kind, including banks, sanitary facilities, Spanish and Canary Island governmental offices, athletic grounds and large shopping centres.

Culture and Customs

Cultural manifestations in Lanzarote are shaped by the island’s history of agriculture and fishing, as well as the presence of many different cultures on the island through the years. Local folklore has its own particular musical tradition encapsulating a variety of rhythms and sounds based on isas, folias, polcas and malagueñas. The culinary world is sustained by the sea’s bounty, with plenty of fish and seafood on offer.

Local dishes include the sancocho fish soup, the ropa vieja shredded beef stew, fish stew, octopus cocktail and, among others, dried cod strips called tollos, and a potato dish called papas arrugadas with mojo sauce. Mojo is a traditional sauce with cilantro or red pepper used to flavour potatoes and fish. Furthermore, island-grown products abound, especially non-irrigated crops. Especially well-known are onions, sweet potatoes, potatoes, lentils and squash, as well as millet and corn. As far as meats are concerned, goat meat consumption on the island is considerable. The meat of the kid, called cabrito or baifo is consumed in many different ways during important celebrations, including Christmas. Goat’s milk and cheese are also traditional delicacies. The local gastronomy cannot be fully understood without special mention of the wines produced with the grapes cultivated on these dry lands. The island’s wines have their own label: DOL, or Lanzarote Denomination of Origin .

The largest festival on the island is celebrated in the municipality of Tinajo on September 15th, in honour of the patroness of Lanzarote, la Virgen de los Dolores [Our Lady of Sorrows] or de los Volcanes [Our Lady of the Volcanoes]. Locals from all over the island, dressed in traditional Lanzarote costumes participate in this annual pilgrimage. Countless devotees come from other islands of the Archipelago directed to the chapel of Mancha Blanca, in Tinajo, which becomes a centre for traditional Canary Island culture for several days. The traditional Island Handicraft Festival and the Nanino Diaz Cutillas Folk Festival, attended by artisans and organizations from across the seven islands, highlight the importance of the Virgen de los Dolores festivities for all the Canary Islands. More info.

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Other important festivals on the island’s calendar include: patron saint festivals for the island’s Capital, Arrecife, in honour of Saint Gines the Bishop (first three weeks of August); Saint John’s festivities (the night of June 23rd and 24th), which the islanders celebrate with spontaneous bonfires and night time dips in the ocean; festivities in honour of the Virgin of Carmen (mid July), patroness of seafarers, celebrated in various costal spots around the island with impressive marine processions; other celebrations are los Remedios in Yaiza or the pilgrimage and procession to the chapel of Las Nieves, in the highlands of Famara (beginning of September).

Rating: 4 stars.
Location: Overlooking the sea at the tourist resort of Puerto del Carmen.
Rooms: Standard rooms, junior suites and family.
Approximate price: According to season, between 50 and 70 euros per night with half board.

Opened in 1989 as an apartment, property, undertook a major renovation in 2006 which transformed it into a modern four star hotel. Situated in an enviable position in the strip with best potential for tourism in Puerto del Carmen, Las Costas, hence its name, is literally three steps from the very wide beach of Los Pocillos of 1,130 meters long. Also immersed in the grateful Avenue Plaza of Nations, accommodation in Las Costas multiplies your choices of leisure and comfort to the safe level of sun and beach.

From the entrance to the room, at your reception, we see that architectural design revolves around its main asset. A large terrace overlooking the magnificent picture of jable and the Restless Sea wells. A swimming pool with a small side dish for children, is the nerve center of this great common area. To supplement water, a cozy jacuzzi to charge batteries while guests enjoy the panoramic view of the bay. About solarium rooms are available with various recreational and children’s entertainment, gym and a snack bar.

Overall, the hotel stands out for its perfect decoration. Outstanding reception, the dining room and the disco pub, whose facilities are extremely comfortable. The 187 rooms are divided into three types: the standard, six and four family suites with sea views. The accommodation complies with its category and keeps warm in their accessories line, which does not happen with the decoration, which decreases the level with respect to the common rooms. The rooms, depending on type, can accommodate three adults, two adults and two children, five adults or four adults and two children. The dwelling extends their benefits by taking advantage of sea view or the common area with a solvent terrace for sunbathing or dropping the afternoon.

Sports Boulevard

As mentioned earlier,Las Costaspart of the grateful promenade that connects to the Plaza of Nations. This portion of coastline is an important dynamic in Puerto del Carmen. It stands in practice as a sports center with a comfortable boulevard ride and bike path that connects it to the rest of the tourist and the neighboring towns of Playa Honda, Arrecife. The walk, cycle route, skating, children's games will happen in this recreation park. To the south of Puerto del Carmen hotel and a pleasant stroll to the host moves to the nearby and bustling night of the tourist zone. The proximity to these energetic spaces the hotel does not detract one iota of his spirit peaceful and relaxing. In this regard,Las Costasdiversifies its possibilities: fun, relaxation, sun and beaches, outdoor sport … Options that are added to the main entertainment assets of Puerto del Carmen, the oldest tourist resort in Lanzarote. Golf, tennis, children's attractions, beaches and coves, restaurants.More Details.

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Multi-sports center with Olympic swimming pool, multi-sports pavilion, cycling, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing school, varied physical fitness programs. LOCATION: Avenida Krogager, no number, La Santa, Lanzarote. HOURS: Open every day. PRICES: Tinajo residents, € 250 a year. Residents of the rest of Lanzarote, € 500 a year (the offer includes free access to the Olympic-size swimming pool, the squash and tennis courts and the running track, as well as the natural-grass soccer field and the multiple sports pavilion). Information: +34 928 599 999.
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La Santa Club is one of the flagships of sports in Lanzarote. It offers a complete sports and physical fitness product in its varied facilities. It has an Olympic-size swimming pool (the only one on the island, but with the handicap that it is outdoors) and connection to the sea for learning and practicing canoeing and windsurfing. The atmosphere at the club is eminently touristic because the facilities are part of the activities of the lodging complex of La Santa. This situation limits greatly the potential use of the facilities by the residents.

The economic offer for the Lanzarote user includes free use of the Olympic-size swimming pool, the squash and tennis courts and the running track, as well as the natural grass soccer field (also the only one on the island) and the multiple sports pavilion. Residents of Tinajo have the possibility of purchasing an annual pass for € 250 and enjoy these services. For citizens of other Lanzarote municipalities the price is € 500 a year.

La Santa Club has a pretty strong physical fitness program. Along with the possibility to use good road and mountain bikes to ride in the surrounding area, there are activities like aerobics, spinning, yoga, fitness, or pilates, which cover the physical exercise needs of a wide segment of the population. This group of activities, as long as there are places available, is also included in the offer for residents.

The smaller kids have children’s entertainment guaranteed. They have tennis courts, a natural grass soccer field, minigolf, beach volleyball, canoeing, windsurfing, swimming, recreational swimming pools and a large etcetera of recreational activities. The club is really an excellent space for parents and children to share in their leisure time.

A stroll along the fort will bring you to the Avenida de la Iglesia (from the late 17th century) and el Charco de San Ginés, a small maritime centre which eventually inspired the relocation of the island’s capital from Teguise to Arrecife in 1798. The streets adjacent to Arrecife’s historic district serve as the administrative and commercial hub of the island. The streets León y Castillo (Calle Real), Jose Antonio, Fajardo and the Plaza de la Constitución square, are perfect spots to complement your visit to this coastal city with a snack or a bit of shopping.

El Reducto beach, along with two of the most notable architectural features of the city, the Arrecife Gran Hotel and the Islote de Fermina, are also great spots for a stroll along the beach or sightseeing. Paradoxically, the city hums along without much notice taken of the spectacular marina. Likewise, it’s unfortunate how several highly valuable spots such as the Islote del Frances and the old fishing centre of franja de Naos to the northeast of Arrecife, are still not appropriately maintained architecture-wise and therefore not fully enjoyed by visitors of the city.

What to do in Arrecife

— Weather Forecasts.

— Dining. La Puntilla (international dishes of very high quality) and Chef Nizar (exquisite Lebanese cuisine) or tapas from Los Conejeros (traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients) and In situ (Spanish snacks and finger foods).

— Cafes. Start’s City Arrecife Gran Hotel (incredible views of Arrecife’s marina). Noah’s Café (view of the shores of San Gines Lagoon). Lamontagne (scrumptious desserts and a rich selection of teas).

— Cultural Venues. International Museum of Modern Art. El Almacén Centre for Island Culture.

— Culture. City festivities in honour of Saint Gines take place on August 25th. During the month of August, San Gines Lagoon and the Arrecife fairgrounds host numerous cultural activities. In recent years during the month of April, the Malpais Festival has become a cultural highlight. El Almacén Center for Island Culture, the International Museum of Modern Art, the island’s theatre and other smaller venues host the island’s main cultural events. In the Ocio Today section you can find more information. Arrecife has two cinemas, the spectacular Atlántida del Charco de San Ginés (multicinema with five theatres) and the Buñuel theatre at the El Almacén CIC, which offers alternative cinematographic selections of films in their original language with Spanish subtitles. The films playing are constantly updated with their respective plot synopses, trailers and critiques at film show times section.

— Nightlife. Arrecife nightlife centres primarily around Calle José Antonio, some 200 yards [200 m] from the beach. The night generally doesn’t get started until around 11 pm. The main bars and pubs close at 4 am. The best among them can be found here.

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On a visit to La Graciosa

- The connection to this island is made from Órzola (Lanzarote).
- Stay in La Graciosa. The Lanzarote Tourist Board can tell the hosting option in La Graciosa. Through e-mail or by calling 928 811 762.
- Playas. Las Conchas. Barranco de los Conejos. La Cocina (Montaña Amarilla). Playa Francesa.
- Where to Eat? All Restaurants in Caleta del Sebo have a top quality raw material. The Mariner, Casa Chano or sunflower are good choices.
- A cup. Disco Triangle. Terrace The Veril.
- Sports. Cycling (there are bike rental shops) and scuba diving.

Chinijo archipelago is just over one nautical mile northwest of Lanzarote. It is a protected nature reserve, rich in marine biodiversity and is comprised by the islands of La Graciosa (the only one that is inhabited), Montaña Clara, Alegranza and los roques del Este y el Oeste.

La Graciosa consists of barely 30 square miles and is a haven of relaxation and tranquility. This island is pure beach and you will not find an ounce of tarmac. The two main tourist towns on this island are the capital Caleta del Sebo and  Pedro Barba. Both of them are situated on the southern coastline and overlook the sea that separates them from Lanzarote.

The stunning view of the cliffs of Famara will give you that good morning feel as you observe the Pacific sea. La Graciosa has 700 registered habitants. Here they live from the sea, fishing and tourism thanks to the increasing fleet of apartments built around the area. It has some excellent beaches and amazing mountains, Montaña Amarilla and Las Conchas (see photo below). It is worthwhile to explore either by foot or by bike, why get lost in a cove with a book in tow and forget the world, this is what La Graciosa is all about. Caleta del Sebo is a charming fishing village and is very peaceful.

Due to the economic commitment of fish on this island it makes it one of the best places to enjoy it fresh. Simple dishes are made to satisfy those every needs and offer a wide variety of cuisine on this wonderful island of La Graciosa.  Even though this village is extremely quiet it does not stop you from enjoying its magical nights and starry sky from where ever you may be.

There are a view bar terraces and one disco that is called El Triángulo if you fancy a drink or two or even a dance. Here what calls our attention is its marine biodiversity. In 2009, the shipping company responsible for communicating Lanzarote (from the port of Órzola) with La Graciosa (Caleta del Sebo) launched a potential diving activity. The sea routes that are available are real gems: El Bajón de Trabuco, Los Ojos de Dios, Las Langostas, El Jameo de Alegranza and La Roncadera. See for yourself, travel under the sea.

Montaña Clara, Alegranza and los roques del Este y el Oeste are uninhabited. They appear geomorphological and are of great beauty.  On these islands geological is very important therefore we must unite it with the biologic. This is to be done with several endangered and protected species, some unique to this archipelago and a well conserved area of nature. The islands form ideal habitants for birds due to their appealing characteristics. Over the years there have been some sightings of some prehistoric bird´s eggs that have inhabited on the islands, this has great scientific value. Please check ferry conditions as there can be restrictions. Líneas Romero offer boat trips to this area.

The geological landscape of the lava is not the only shock of this municipality. The strong trade winds that prevail on the island have created a steady stream of jable from Africa. In its course, the charming village of Tiagua is a transit point. Although it may seem paradoxical, continues to exploit the desert sand for fruit and vegetables and high quality watermelons, melons, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Another place worth visiting jable route . The farm keeps roots in this county. Every Sunday, from 09:00 to 14:00 hours, the goat’s milk cheeses and local produce on display at the Farm Trail White Spot Square .

White Spot also underlying the Timanfaya Visitors Centre. A cultural space that houses a permanent exhibition on the phenomenon volcanology of the Canary Islands and Timanfaya, in addition to its flora, fauna and coastline. His educational knowledge extends to spot the lava flows of the Fire Mountains. A free hiking route high quality: Tremesana .

Tinajo highlights in sports. Much blame for this rests with the Club La Santa . A high-performance sports center which has trained winners of the Tour de France as Bjarne Rijs and Jan Ullrich. Nestled in the village of La Santa, the sports grounds is one of the most comprehensive in the Canaries. The Santa is internationally renowned for its waves. Thousands of surfers are fighting every day for the excellence of this wave .

Category: 3 keys.
Location: Second beach in the tourist resort of Costa Teguise (300 meters from Playa Bastian.)
Rooms: 200 apartments. 188 per room (maximum capacity of three adults and one child) and 12 doubles (four adults and two children or five adults and one child).
Approximate price: According to season and category, between 90 and 130 euros per night all inclusive.

The recent radical reform of Lanzarote Bay Apartments has been a resounding success. The resort is well above its three key category. The building, in the mid-eighties of last century, has been rejuvenated. Its rooms have become more common interior elegance. Proof of this is its cozy lobby bar, next to the huge welcome reception. The facilities are in line with modernity and comfort. Also surprising good value for money. In low season a couple can stay for 90 euros a night in the tourist resort of Costa Teguise , Lanzarote and know in a simple but complete room with all inclusive in Lanzarote Bay. The rate remains very competitive in summer, for 130 euros, bed and all inclusive.

The housing is specially designed for family tourism. A spacious pool area is the main lung. The water dish, large and loose, conforms to all personal potential, including, being new in Lanzarote, favored access to the disabled. This bathroom space, well equipped with loungers, hammocks and parasols, summer is complemented by a snack bar, large terrace sheltered under a sturdy wooden pergola. In the vicinity of the main pool, but conveniently separate one for children emerge with a variety of depths and extensive. The resort is right by avoiding loud music so characteristic of these areas in other accommodation on the island. Despite the human cauldron that focuses achieved some measure of peace and relaxation. Overall this space replaces the small deficit of the apartments, their position in second sea line. The nearest beachBastian, Is about 300 meters.

Apartments

The rooms consist of a living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and a tiny terrace. The kitchen has a fridge, stove and all the accessories needed for cooking. The house had rounded the kitchen with the installation of a furnace. The living room, without being excessively wide, is welcoming and features a modern plasma TV. A sturdy sofa can be converted into double bed. The bathroom with shower, breathes a modern air. As the brief but comfortable bedroom. A little disappointed with the tiny terrace, very close to, for example, a family breakfast outdoors. In any case, the room exceeds the supply of an apartment complex three keys. Lanzarote Bay features 12 double rooms, whose novelty comes from adding another bedroom.

Gastronomy and Leisure

The main hall keeps the line buffet restaurant decoration. From minimalist touches and soft colors. Spacious and exquisite furniture stands out for its size and careful distribution of the tables. There are varied menu with show cooking. The commitment extends to cooking vegetarian dishes, light and healthy meat. This area remains operational for breakfast, lunch and dinner. While he closed the summer replacing the pool snack bar with a wide assortment of pastries, sandwiches and simple dishes.

The family spirit that pervades Lanzarote Bay is reflected in the commitment to the children’s entertainment. A permanent team of three monitors dynamic animation to youngsters with games and workshops in the rustic club and the immense recreational park. Adults can use this time of release, in addition to the sun and the beach, workout at the gym and spacious equipadísimo complex (much larger and more complete machinery than some hotels of four or five stars of this island) play tennis on three tracks remodeled or contest a game of football or basketball on the sports court (access to all sport facilities is free). The entertainment package is complemented with interesting activities such as precision shooting shotgun or BB gun or archery. During the late afternoon, the lobby bar and the disk keep active every day.

Surprisingly also, remember we talked about three key apartments, the chance to take a session of hydrotherapy or a relaxing hot stone massage. Lanzarote Bay Opera in the spa Marine. A modest facility consists of a large Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and sauna, some of which offer a wide range of beauty treatments and relaxation. Moreover, the complex has an internet corner, six pc, and wifi system in common areas.

In the housing environment can diversify entertainment options with the practice of golf, in the field of 18 holes of Costa Teguise . One of the main features of this town comes from its excellent conditions for learning and practice of windsurfing. A pleasant walk takes us to the heart of the tourist center with plenty of choice of restaurants and night owl.

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Sports center with indoor swimming pool, spa facilities, gym, tennis and paddle. LOCATION: Calle La Isa , no number, Costa Teguise. HOURS: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays. Closed on Sundays and holidays. PRICES: For residents, € 100 enrollment and € 85 monthly fee. Special offer, morning fee (use of facilities from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), € 75 enrollment and € 51 monthly fee. Information and reservations: +34 928 590 998 and www.lasmarinasportclub.com
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Las Marinas Club Resort is the only sports center on the island that has an indoor swimming pool with climate control. The aquatic attraction is the main motor of the facilities with a teaching system for children and adults, as well as the six lanes exclusively for swimmers. At the same swimming pool, they also have very beneficial activities for babies (something practically inexistent on the island), such as swimming for new born babies. Many reflexes that they have acquired in the womb can be increased with submersions one, two or three hours a week.

Next to the pool there is a small spa with pediluvium, Scottish shower of bio-thermal streams and a bed pool with micro-bubbles. There is also Jacuzzi, sauna and two Turkish baths. Between the relaxing and the sports area you can rest from physical activity in some comfortable hammocks in a very quiet area.

The gym at Las Marinas is very complete. With varied and sufficient equipment for muscle-building exercise or aerobic work on a static bicycle or exercise band. The equipment is new, very modern, the area is very well lit and the parquet floor is very attractive. Next to it are the rooms for spinning, pilates, stretching sessions, and other physical fitness activities that contribute to this enriching product.

Racquet sports are also part of the sports offered in this sport center in Costa Teguise. There is one tennis court and two paddle tennis courts. The tennis court is in quite good condition, but the paddle courts are a little old fashioned, as they were built with paved floor and cement walls. Tennis classes for children and adults are offered in different age and level options.

Las Marinas Club Resort is designed for family sports activities. Children and adults spend time together in the facilities. While the child receives the basic notions of swimming, the father plays tennis or pilates and the mother is at spinning, playing a paddle match or swimming freely on a lane parallel to that of their child. Besides, outside the facility there is a small leisure area with a playground and a children’s swimming pool.

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.

A wide, pleasant seaside promenade winds along the length of the shoreline. All around the Playa Blanca avenue you’ll find innumerable opportunities for relaxation, shopping, recreation and a generous culinary offering, based on local fish and seafood. Just outside Playa Blanca you’ll come across the majestic beaches of Papagayo, a natural protected area within the borders of Los Ajaches Natural Monument, worth exploring once and again. These splendid beaches and coves are made more attractive and relaxing by their distinct natural beauty.

Towards the western edge of this area you’ll find the Playa Blanca port, a spot of vital importance to the island’s commercial and tourist link with nearby Fuerteventura. On the outskirts tourist facilities begins to mix with residential developments. These modern and unique developments expand along the coast up to the urban limit, symbolized by the Pechiguera lighthouse, a cultural hotspot which today remains somewhat abandoned. One spot which is of note for the seeker of sun and sand is Los Charcones. This site features a series of natural pools along the northwestern face of Playa Blanca. Just as on Papagayo’s beaches, a dip in these natural pools will transport you to an overwhelming state of tranquillity.

Playa Blanca’s long-held fishing traditions have their reward in the restaurants of the area. Aromas Yaiza, Casa Pedro, Museo de la Sal, La cocina de Colacho and Brisa Marina all stand out for their culinary offering. Puerto Deportivo Marina Rubicón tacks on another culinary option, Casa Maño. This recreational facility offers a host of leisure activities, featuring bowling alleys, tennis and paddle tennis courts, and countless pleasant terraces, such as Café del Mar. The area’s nightlife radiates out from the marina’s surroundings. The club Jungle’s and the spectacular terrace of Marea are our top recommendations.

What to do in Playa Blanca

— Weather Forecasts.

— Where to stay.
Check out our recommendations or visit the website of the Tourism Office wich provides all the information regarding accommodations. Click here.

— Where to eat. Aromas Yaiza, Casa Pedro, La cocina de Colacho, Museo de la Sal, Casa Maño.

— Beaches and Coves. Papagayo. Los Charcones.

— Sports. Tennis. Paddle tennis. Scuba Diving.

— Body & Soul. Hydrotherapy. Hot Stone Massage.

— Nightlife. Jungle’s, Marea, Café del Mar. Live music, the exclusive Cuatro Lunas at Princesa Yaiza.

— Map of location.