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| Lanzarote, a Spanish island,
is the easternmost of the autonomous Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean,
approximately 125 km off the coast of Africa and 1,000 km from the Iberian
Peninsula. Covering 845.9 km2, it stands as the fourth largest of the islands.
The first recorded name for the island, given by Angelino Dulcert, was
Insula de Lanzarotus Marocelus, after the Genoese navigator Lancelotto
Malocello, from which the modern name is derived. The island's name in
the native language was Titerro(y)gatra, which may mean "the red mountains". |
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| Costa Teguise
- the village
of Teguise is the ancient capital of Lanzarote - discover the charm of
its streets, palaces and culture - well worth a visit. Costa Teguise
is a popular and attractive tourist resort with first class beaches and
green areas. Many sport options are available including diving, windsurfing,
sailing, deep sea fishing, golf, squash, tennis, paddle ball, and there
are dozens of private sports centres. Also visit the aquatic park
in the area. |
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Apartamentos
Ficus, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
The all-inclusive Apartamentos
Ficus is located in Costa Teguise on the island of Lanzarote, the Canary
Islands. The resort centre and beach are within 600 metres of the hotel.
Tias is 19 kilometres away and Los Pocillos is 21 kilometres from the hotel.
Apartamentos Ficus consists of 109 apartments set in a series of whitewashed
buildings. The hotel is built around an outdoor swimming pool with
an adjacent children's area. The surrounding terraces are furnished
with sun loungers and shades, and served by a poolside bar. Guests
of Apartamentos Ficus can enjoy an extensive international buffet in the
hotel's informal restaurant. The 109 apartments extend to kitchenettes
and balconies and are decorated in a simple, modern style. |
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Apartamentos
El Guarapo, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
The Apartamentos Guarapo
is a collection of modern apartments clustered around a swimming pool and
situated in a quiet area in Costa Teguise, 200 metres from the beach.
There is plenty to see and do in the vicinity, with the beach, Aquapark,
Cesar Manrique Foundation, San Jose Contemporary Art Museum and Old Town
and market all within eight kilometres of the apartments. Sunbeds
and parasols line the area around the outdoor swimming pool, where guests
can order drinks and snacks from the bar. Indoor and outdoor dining
is possible at the restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The 50 apartments have modern décor and furnishings in light colours. |
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Barcelo
La Galea, Beachfront Resort, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
The Barceló La Galea
is a modern resort hotel in Costa Teguise, by the sandy Las Cucharas beach
and four kilometers from the bustling city of Arrecife on the south coast
of Lanzarote. The sandy beach of Playa de las Cucharas offers windsurfing
sailing and scuba diving, and an 18-hole golf course is near the hotel.
Guests can relax on a sun bed with a drink around one of the hotel's three
swimming pools set in lush landscaped gardens. Children will enjoy the
kids' pool, playground and games room. The Barceló La Galea Restaurant
has bright décor and serves international cuisine in buffet style.
All 260 air-conditioned apartments at the Barcelo La Galea include satellite
televisión, furnished kitchenettes and balconies. |
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Barceló
Lanzarote, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
The Barcelo Lanzarote is
a modern complex surrounded by tropical gardens, and situated 400 metres
from Ancla Beach in the resort of Costa Teguise, on the island of Lanzarote.
The extensive tropical gardens are interspersed with sun- drenched terraces
for sunbathing, and there are hot tubs, a sauna and solarium for further
relaxation. Guests can take a revitalising dip in three lagoon-style freshwater
swimming pools while for sports and fitness enthusiasts there are tennis
courts, a gymnasium, and facilities for beach volleyball, French bowls
and mini golf. Guests can also try their hands at water polo and archery
on site. For children there are two further freshwater pools, a kids' club
(ages 2-12) and a playground. The Las Palmeras Restaurant offers
buffet food, including regional specialities, while the Coco Grill Bar
serves grilled meats, seafood and cocktails beside the pool. Cocktails,
drinks and snacks are also served in the Atlantida and Timanfaya bars. |
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Hotel
Beatriz Costa & Spa, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
Miles of coastline and brilliant
Spanish sunshine await travelers to Beatriz Costa & Spa in Lanzarote,
Spain. This resort hotel is located 12 kilometers from the airport and
two kilometers from the Costa Teguise golf club. Guests wishing to venture
away from the resort can visit the natural caves at Jameos del Agua or
Cueva de los Verdes, both within 16 kilometers of the hotel. Beatriz
Costa & Spa offers a variety of activities such as tennis, volleyball
and squash. Guests can meander through indoor gardens complete with waterfalls
and a stream, or plunge into one of two salt-water pools. Saunas and jetted
tubs are available for post-exercise relaxation. Guests can enjoy planned
activities throughout the day, designed by the hotel's entertainment teams. |
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Lunar Landscape of Lanzarote by Rudi Van Der Zalm
Lanzarote
Hotels / Self-Catering
Accommodation in Lanzarote
It is said that Lanzarote
is the most volcanic-looking of the Canary Islands. Its lunar landscape,
covered in craters, canyons and valleys of solidified lava, is one of its
main attractions, but not the only one.
Lanzarote is one of the oldest
of the Canaries, the result of volcanic activity that started 22 million
years ago. The passing millennia have moulded its landscapes and structure,
giving it truly spectacular countryside, a UNESCO designated Biosphere
Reserve.
The
constant warm, spring weather means you can enjoy the beauty and contrasts
of its coast at any time of year. There are beaches with black or golden
sand, in the towns or in protected nature areas. There are also places
of great ecological value to be discovered, such as Timanfaya National
Park, where you can see a huge variety of volcanic formations, and the
Chinijo Archipelago Nature Reserve, a refuge for many species of marine
birds.
The impressive fields of
solidified lava that make up this island convert Timanfaya into the land
of the volcanoes. Different volcanic eruptions and magma activity throughout
its history, make this land what it is today. From the nature viewpoint
of Montaña Rajada you can admire a vast sea of lava that reaches
the coastline. Particularly impressive are: the undulations, strident forms
created by the lava. Since then its inhabitants have learned to live alongside
this unusual and pretty landscape, and have even dry farmed melons, onions,
tomatoes and also vines in La Geria.
If
you would like to find out more about the special relationship that exists
between local people and their unique volcanic surroundings, visit the
island's Art, Culture and Tourism Centres. They were created to protect
the island's heritage. Each one is different, and together they offer an
essential, overall panorama of local culture.
If you also like sport, then
here you will find a host of possibilities. You can play golf amidst lava
and cactus, go diving on the island's beautiful sea bed, go deep sea fishing
and surfing too - the waves here are considered some of the best in Europe.
You can get to Lanzarote
by air and sea, via the capital, Arrecife. The best way to get around inland
is to hire a car - the longest distance between any two points is only
71 kilometres. Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, is a quiet, beautiful
port city situated on the eastern coast of the island. Sharing prominence
in its urban layout are the streets of the historic centre, filled with
shops, and popular neighbourhoods such as San Ginés. Not forgetting
the many museums and historic buildings which permit Arrecife to enjoy
an active cultural life. And in the seafront area, it provides attractive
beaches and excellent nautical facilities along with the opportunity to
play golf while taking in the striking views of the Atlantic.
Teguise, former capital of
the island of Lanzarote, sits in an incredible volcanic landscape formed
by old craters and rivers of solidified lava. A good part of the island's
history is reflected in the old town, a collection of whitewashed houses
which gathers together beautiful examples of popular and noble architecture.
Profoundly influenced by the mark left by the Lanzarote architect Cesar
Manrique, Teguise preserves two of his principal creations: the Cactus
Garden and the foundation which bears his name, which was also the artist's
former residence. All this is complemented by the beautiful beaches of
Famara and Costa Teguise, this last one converted into one of the chief
tourist centres on the island.
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| About the Author - Rudi
van der Zalm is the founder of one of Europe's most popular online car
hire services to help travellers find cheap
car hire in Lanzarote. Visit cheap-car-hire-in-lanzarote.com
for cheap car hire in Lanzarote and other Canary Islands. |
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