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XL.com - the home of cheap flights to Lanzarote
Fly to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, less than 70 miles off the coast of
Africa and boasting a perpetually sunny climate and wonderful warm breezes that
make this a holiday heaven. Smaller and quieter than its more developed
neighbours, Lanzarote is just 37 miles long and 12 miles wide yet still
attracts visitors in their hordes with its fabulous beaches and superb
watersports.
XL.com specialise in cheap flights to Lanzarote
Fly to Arrecife in Lanzarote for a holiday that can be as adventure-packed or as
laid-back as you choose. Lanzarote contrasts the might of Mother Nature in an
intriguing volcanic landscape of craters and lava fields with wide swathes of
golden sands and relaxed beach resorts.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for hot volcanic drama
Large areas of Lanzarote were destroyed in the last eruption of 1736 and yet the
barren lunar landscapes still breathe fire from the depths. Bus tours run
frequently across Lanzarote's Timanfaya National Park and camel treks are a
popular sight picking their way through the petrified lava fields of the
Montanas del Fuego. Watch the guides' practical demonstrations of the fierce
underground temperatures using just water and dry brush and then enjoy your
lunchtime grill as it sizzles over the geothermal heat.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for unique golden beaches
Lanzarote enjoys a large variety of wonderful beaches from the golden sands of
Puerto Del Carmen's Playa Grande and nearby Los Pocillos and Matagorda, all
main tourist beaches of Lanzarote, close to the airport at Arrecife and all
recipients of Blue Flag awards. On Lanzarote's south shores are the beautiful
sands of Playa Blanca and just beyond, the remote beaches of Papagayo, glorious
stretches of white sands, in their natural state and still unspoiled by the
addition of tourist facilities.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for world class surfing
Top surf spots can be found all around Lanzarote but most devotees head for
rugged northern region of the island where the waves rarely drop beneath head
height and can commonly reach almost 5m. The waves in the north of Lanzarote
are at their best during the winter season from November through to late March
with the Orzola region and Playa Famara world famous for surf as well as for
extremely strong undercurrents in which care should always be exercised.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for superb windsurfing
Constant sea breezes off the Sahara hit the north and east of Lanzarote and give
rise to excellent year round conditions for windsurfing. Las Cucharas on the
Costa Teguise is renowned within the windsurfing community with good flat
waters and strong Passat winds.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for the Ironman Triathlon
Attracting some of the world's best professional athletes, the famous Ironman
Lanzarote takes place in May each year and is a gruelling full day's triathlon
event of a 3.8km swim, 180km volcano bike ride followed by a 42.2km or 26 mile
marathon - definitely not for the fainthearted! No problem if you feel this may
be a bit out of your league - just take it down a step with a stay at the Club
La Santa....
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Cheap flights to Lanzarote for the world's most exciting sports playground
Race organisers and headquarters of the Ironman Lanzarote, the Club La Santa is
also one of the world's best renowned sports resorts and winter training home
to many national teams. Practicing over 30 sports from boxing to martial arts,
the resort also organises other professional events such as the Volcano
Triathlon as well as weekly smaller triathlon and duathlon events with free
participation available for all guests. If you fancy getting serious then you
can take on one of the Club's triathlon instructors for personal coaching.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for the Big Yellow Submarine!
From the marina at Puerto Calero near Arrecife you can dive to the ocean floor
on an underwater safari without even needing to dip a toe in the water. The
clear waters off the shores of Lanzarote are feeding grounds for a richly
abundant marine life and the submarine's panoramic viewing ports let you
experience this in comfort, taking photographs at your leisure.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for dolphin and whale watching
The waters around the Canary Islands are one of the world's best locations for
viewing dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. Sailing between Lanzarote
and Fuerteventura, some catamarans are authorised to view these beautiful and
friendly creatures and offer panoramic views through the glass hull into the
waters around the Isla de Los Lobos.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for natural island art
The legacy of the artist Cesar Manrique is everywhere on Lanzarote, revealing a
creativity that has transformed the beautiful natural features of his homeland
into stunning tourist attractions. His works include the Jardin de Cactus,
Mirador del Rio and Jameos del Agua and, being home of the Cesar Manrique
Foundation, his house is also now open to visitors; a multi level delight of
lava tube rooms, fully grown trees, fountains and swimming pool.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for volcanic tunnel exploration
As a result of volcanic activity on Lanzarote over 3,000 years ago, the Los
Verdes cave system forms part of the longest known volcanic tunnel in the
world, running for over 7km out to the Atlantic Ocean. A deep abyss and varying
heights make it unsuited for casual exploration but guided tours take place
around the labyrinthine passageways of the green caves where a kaleidoscope of
colours reflect off the walls creating some fascinating optical illusions.
Cheap flights to Lanzarote for cavern concerts
At the far end of this same volcanic tube, what were initially lava bubbles are
now a series of grottoes known as the Jameos del Agua. Fantastically
transformed by Cesar Manrique into a unique nightclub attraction with an
ornamental swimming pool and garden area, dance floor, restaurant and bars, the
spectacular natural auditorium hosts some of Lanzarote's most famous concerts
and ballets. A staircase spirals down into a tidal lagoon cavern where the
clear waters are the habitat of the tiny, blind albino crabs, unique to the
island of Lanzarote.
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