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Bathed all year round in sunshine and
boasting glorious beaches, Lanzarote is considered by many to be the most
beautiful of the Canaries. Swirling multi-coloured rock strata, soaring
purple volcanic peaks and jet black solidified lava streams punctuate
Lanzarote's stark, moon-like landscape giving it a hauntingly beautiful,
otherworldly magnificence.
Playa Blanca is one of Lanzarote's most
popular resorts. Tucked on Lanzarote's sun-drenched southwest tip, this
quiet resort is home to a number of top beaches. The white sandy sweep in
the heart of town - from which Playa Blanca gets its name - is the proud
owner of a coveted Blue Flag, as is neighbouring Playa Dorada beach. Go
just a little further and you've got the dreamy Papagayo sands.
In Puerto del Carmen people tend to spend their time flopping on the beach during the day - a golden sandy sweep that runs virtually unbroken for about 6kms.The old town's harbour stands in total contrast to the main resort strip. There are enticing little tapas bars, waterside fish restaurants and narrow winding backstreets. Not far away there is a very chic shopping mall called the Biosphere that's jammed packed with smart boutiques.
A long, narrow resort, Puerto del Carmen stretches for four kilometres along the main coastal road lined with dozens of shops, restaurants and bars and only about 5 kilometres from Lanzarote's capital, Arrecife. The volcanic backdrop to the south and views out towards Fuerteventura are attractive and the harbour in the old town is home to some great fish restaurants in a nice, relaxing environment, although between July and August some vibrant local fiestas take place with a fairground atmosphere.
Costa Teguise boasts beaches, golf courses
and water sports - a modern resort but built in traditional Canarian
style. It is perhaps best-known for its watersports and draws windsurfing
aficionados from around the world to its shores to experience the surf. If
riding the crest of a wave isn't your thing though, there's plenty of
other activities on offer like scuba diving, sailing and deep sea fishing.
Of course, you might just prefer to spectate from the comfort of your
beach towel as the neon sails of windsurfers flash across the sea. In
which case, you've come to the right place…
An 18-hole golf course can be found just two
kilometres away from the resort centre.
Tahiche is the location of the Manrique Foundation which is housed in the artist's former home. Here you can view his work and collection pieces by Picasso. The house itself is well-worth a look as it is half submerged below ground, forming part of a network of underground caves and lava bubbles. The Cactus Garden at Guatiza is another popular attraction on the north-east of the island, not far from Costa Teguise. Designed by Manrique, it fuses nature with art and boasts well over 1000 cacti of different shapes and sizes.
Not to be confused with Costa Teguise, the island's former capital is called Teguise. Today it is hardly more than a small village but boasts some of Lanzarote's most elegant landmarks - the colonial-style buildings which surround the main square retain a bygone charm. Once a week a large market is held in the centre of Teguise selling everything from leather work to lace.
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