Easter On The Canary Islands

The Easter holiday usually marks spring break for colleges and universities. Spring break is easily translated into beaches and vacation fun. The Canary Islands are one of the most popular destinations for travelers looking for a great time during the Easter holiday. The Canaries provide as many, or as few, activities as the beachgoer could possibly be interested in. The easternmost island of Lanzarote packs a great deal of attractions and excitement in its relatively small surface area of about 846 square km.

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Many resorts around the world consider the Easter holiday the beginning of the tourist season. This is quite different on the Canary Islands. Because tourism is a year round industry on the Canaries, Easter is nearing the second quarter of the tourist season. Everything is already in full swing to ensure the satisfaction of tourists from around the world.

Playa Blanca is the southernmost resort on Lanzarote. What was once a small fishing village is now one of the most popular resorts on the island. Slightly smaller than other resorts, Playa Blanca is most well known as a hot spot for night clubs. The new marina is home to several classy restaurants with incredible views of the surrounding Atlantic Ocean. The Marina Rubicon is quickly becoming Lanzarote's most popular harbor.

The largest and busiest resort on Lanzarote is Puerto Del Carmen. Three areas of interest are Matagorda, Old Town and Avenida de Las Playas, also known as "the strip."

Matagorda is near the airport and holds a variety of bars, restaurants and tourist activities. The golden beaches in this area are often windy, which is great for parasailing and other water sports.

The second area, Old Town, maintains the look and feel of an authentic Spanish village. Several restaurants in Old Town are somewhat hidden from plain view.

Avendia de Las Playas is a stretch of beachfront properties including bars, restaurants and tourist attractions. The prime shopping area is the Biosfera, which is four stories of shopping, bars and children's play areas.

Costa Teguise is one of the least popular and most private resort on Lanzarote. The rise of larger resort areas has resulted in fewer guests to Costa Teguise. This could be considered both a blessing and a curse by many. Tourists looking for a quiet, more private atmosphere to enjoy family time or a honeymoon may enjoy the added privacy.

The lack of popularity does not mean there is nothing to do at Costa Teguise. Many restaurants, bars and shopping areas greet each traveler with a very friendly community atmosphere. Three beaches provide plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the privacy.

The smallest resort area on the island is Puerto Calero. Accommodations include a few nice hotels and privately owned apartments. This is by far the quietest and most private resort on Lanzarote. The harbor has become known as Millionaire's Harbor by most because of its reputation for hosting boats and yachts worth more than ten million euros. The boardwalk is lined with restaurants and shops with amazing views of the harbor. Attractions include a whale and dolphin museum.

The capital of Lanzarote is a small city called Arrecife, only three miles from the airport. Although not a resort area itself, it holds a great deal of attractions and activities for tourists. Complicated roads and the sheer number of shops make travel through the city easiest on foot. The city is the only area on Lanzarote that you will find a high rise building, because no building on the island should be taller than the tallest palm tree. The beaches of Arrecife are generally very quiet and peaceful. The seafront offers a lot of local history and shops that shouldn't be ignored. Visitors to Arrecife often find better bargains in the city than the more expensive shops at resorts on the island.