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Articles about Lanzarote holidays (0-50 of 81)
- Not Another New Years Wash Out
By: Laura Elliott | - Whether it be the Canary Islands, Italy or the Balearics, each has got to be better than spending another atrocious new years eve on a night out in England, where the bitter cold sends a chill right through to your bones, the rain falls hard and every year, the night seems to become more tiresome and boring than the last. Your best bet this year is to get away with your partner, find a deal then head to the sunny regions of the world where New Years Eve parties are rife and the alcohol runs fre ...
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- Are The Canary Islands Still A Top Winter Holiday Destination?
By: Yvonne Dawson | - A lot of people unfortunately had to miss out on holidays in 2009 due to the recession, so many of them could be looking to book a winter break instead. One of the age old popular winter destinations has to be the Canary Islands. Of volcanic origin, this archipelago is a Spanish territory yet lies just off the west coast of Africa. Its east Atlantic location ensures the summers are hot and the winters are mild and inviting.
The islands all have their own individuality and consist o ...
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- An Introduction To The Lunar Landscape
By: Archie Arch | - The island of Lanzarote is very popular with tourists because its great weather and fantastic beaches, but there is another attractive quality that draws people to the Canary Island.
In the years between 1730 and 1736 Lanzarote saw the creation of the Montanas del Fuego which rose from the ground and caused a series of eruptions that would change the surface permanently. A third of the islands landscape is scarred by those eruptions even today, and the best way to see what has bee ...
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- Lanzarote - The Winter Tonic
By: Henry Ashworth | - The winter months from November through to March can be a really miserable time if you live in a country where the winters are cold, the days are short and the nights are long, and you can't wait until the spring when the weather is better and there's a few sunny days.
There's even a recognised medical condition known to many as SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder - where the lack of sunshine in winter time can have profound effects on people's well being and state of mind.
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- Last Minute Christmas Holidays
By: Robert Brightside | - There are some great destinations and deals to be found that are sure to interest all types of tourist. We know that there are many different types of tourist but whatever you are looking for from a holiday the chances are that you will find it.
There are tourists who want to see every last monument of their holiday destination, this requires the tourist to be very organised and not to mind getting out of bed reasonably early. For these tourists becoming acclimatised to the local cu ...
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- "to Lanzarote, And Beyond!" Enjoy The Mysteries Of Africa From The Comfort Of Your Holiday
By: Archie Arch | - With the location of the Canary Islands close location to the north of Africa it's some wonder why one of the islands doesn't offer a ferry service over for a day. Well that day is here, Lanzarote has set up a ferry to take people to the port of Tarfaya in Morocco. The option of direct flights was always available between the two countries but the idea of a ferry over is much more attractive as you get to sail over the Atlantic Ocean.
The small stretch of water was generally used ...
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- Lanzarote: Political Propaganda Or Holiday Destination
By: Archie Arch | - I was shocked to my very core when the president of Spain, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, said "Anyone who can come should come to Lanzarote." This biased opinion is surely going to have people flooding to the island of volcanic origin. Or is it?
As far as political opinions go this is at least based on some good facts and one that I would concur with. The Spanish president explained how he'd visited the Canary Island numerous times, following up with how beautiful the island is an ...
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- Lanzarote: A Volcanic Paradise Closer To Home
By: Archie Arch | - Labelled a Martian land because of its volcanic scarred landscape this island and because of the weather it has managed to keep these features well preserved. Being of volcanic origin the popular holiday resort attracts a lot of curious sightseers and its home to the world's longest volcanic tunnel.
There has been no volcanic activity on the island since the early 1800's but it was considered minor compared to the major eruptions that occurred early 1700 which shape the land the w ...
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- Enjoy The Canary Islands Winter Sun
By: Dave Talbot | - Which holiday destination in Europe enjoys sunshine all year round? It's a bit of a trick question, as the seven Canary Islands are in fact located off the coast of Morocco in West Africa, hundreds of miles south of the mainland - but still part of Spain and therefore within the EU. Creating a twelve month holiday season.
As a result of this great climate the Canaries have become the second most visited region in Spain after Catalunya (with its star attraction of Barcelona) attra ...
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- Recession Hits Lanzarote Hard
By: Henry Ashworth | - The number of holidays sold this year has taken quite a hit, and with it many areas which rely to a large part on tourism for their economy have suffered financially.
But for Lanzarote the show goes on - the weather is far better than many holiday destinations in Europe during the autumn and winter months, and the island is as geared up for autumn and winter tourists as it is for the summer.
But the weather in Lanzarote hasn't been enough to see a slump in the numbe ...
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- Lanzarote Visitors Surf In For Autumn Fun
By: Henry Ashworth | - When the sun goes down in October so too does the number of tourist arrivals for many holiday destinations. But not so for Lanzarote. There, the weather and sunshine carry on all year and the autumn months bringpeople who prefer an off peak break to one at the height of the summer.
And this year there's even more reason to visit Lanzarote for an autumn holiday. It offers events that will not only draw holidaymakers on their own accord but provide extra attractions to those who had ...
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- Where Are The Best Holiday Resorts In Lanzarote?
By: Dave Talbot | - Great beaches, surreal volcanic scenery, unique visitor attractions. The small Canary Island of Lanzarote boasts all the right ingredients for a holiday in the sun. And thanks to it's year round climate and close proximity to the UK it can be enjoyed all year round. Offering good value holidays during both the winter and summer seasons.
Spanish conquistadores first seized the island during the 1400´s before going on to subdue the rest of the Canaries, and Lanzarote then evolv ...
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- Getting To Know Lanzarote
By: Henry Ashworth | - Getting to know a holiday destination before a first visit is increasingly easy today, watching videos or visiting an exhibition or display about an island like Lanzarote is useful for example to see which resort might suit your style of holiday best - but it is important to remember that some promotions are just that - they are just selling a holiday and will highlight only the destination's positives.
Many tourist boards and organisations including Spain and her islands attend ...
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- Spanish Stay Home For Their Holidays
By: Henry Ashworth | - International travel has been affected everywhere; some places more than others. The Canary Islands are no exception. The worldwide economic downturn has caused Canary Islands residents to see their own islands in a new light.
The Canary Islands have been a popular destination for International travelers for several decades. The area, in fact, relies upon tourism as its economic mainstay. Over thirty percent of its gross domestic product is generated by tourism. An average of ten ...
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- Surf's Up: Lanzarote Hosts Surfing Event
By: Henry Ashworth | - When you think about surfing, chances are Lanzarote in the Canary Islands isn't the first name that pops into mind. Lanzarote is the easternmost island in the Canary chain. Though a part of Spain, it is located about 100 km off the coast of North Africa.
Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993, Lanzarote has some of the most visually striking landscape anywhere. The whole island can be explored on foot, horseback or bike. Vacationers and tourists are well advised to do exac ...
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- Know The Islands Before You Get To Lanzarote!
By: Julian Allen | - This spectacular island west from the Iberian Peninsula of the coast of Africa is called Lanzarote. It is the most north-eastern of the Canary Islands and fourth in size. It is frequented by holidaymakers mainly from Spain and other parts of Northern Europe. For these people, holidays in Lanzarote at any time are like a great summer break as the island boasts lots of warm sunshine most of the year.
It is the island's great weather that calls tourists to direct their plans for holi ...
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- Lanzarote: A Tranquil Holiday Destination
By: Henry Ashworth | - With mild all year round temperatures, Lanzarote is the perfect place for a holiday, regardless of what time of year you go.
This Spanish island (off of the coast of Africa) is the fourth largest of the Canary Islands. It's 37 miles long and 32 miles wide. Though you can see the island in a day by car, walking is often a better choice because you can see and do more things along the way. Of course, buses and taxis are also available.
Sandy beaches, colorful rock fo ...
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- Brits Return To Their Holiday Favourites
By: Henry Ashworth | - The trend in recent years among the British public who take holidays abroad has been to move away from their traditional favourite destinations like Spain and the Spanish islands like Lanzarote to new areas like Turkey, Egypt and Morocco.
The reason for the move away from Spain and other traditionally favoured British areas of Europe isn't because those areas are not good holiday areas anymore - but simply because of economics.
The British currency - sterling - has ...
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- Escape The Gloom - Find Cheap Winter Holidays Online
By: Julian Allen | - Most holiday tourists these days are constantly on the search for cheap winter holidays to make sure that they get the best deals for spending their winter holidays in the destinations of their choice. There are a number of online travel websites which offer a great variety of choice of holiday destinations and resorts, which are perfect for escaping from the ruthless winters.
Winter holidays are a sigh of relief after working long hours in the freezing winter temperatures, as yo ...
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- Sun Holidays - The Warmth That You Need
By: Julian Allen | - Sun holidays are the most popular among European tourists, especially from Britain. Blame it on the English winter or something else, but British tourists, maybe more than those of any other countries have the greatest appetite for sun holidays, and many of them consider sunshine, and warm and beautiful beaches as their quintessential holiday ingredients, and millions of them enjoy sun holidays to the most fascinating and beautiful locations on the planet each year.
Among the pri ...
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- The Best Destinations For Beach Holidays
By: Julian Allen | - Beach holidays are popular among tourists around the world, but especially among the British and other European tourists, who find beach holidays as the perfect escape from their native winters. This is the reason why millions and millions of tourists from these regions crowd the beaches around the world especially the beaches in Europe. The Algarve region in Portugal and the Spanish coastlines are especially the most favourite spots of tourists from Britain and Northern Europe, who find many fa ...
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- The Canary Islands- A Popular Holiday Destination
By: Lee Lazarus | - The Canary Islands are a very popular destination for millions of tourists each year. Whether you are visiting Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, La Palma or Tenerife you are sure to have a fantastic holiday.
The Canaries are located close to the African border which means they have great weather all year round; as such many people choose to get away from the cold winter weather and head there for Christmas. The summer months provide tourists with the perfect weather to relax a ...
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- Recession Brings Cheap 2009 Holidays
By: Henry Ashworth | - The UK economy is not in good shape - not only is there the recession to consider but the country's currency - sterling - has declined in value against the Euro, the currency used in the favourite holiday destinations such as Spain and the islands of Spain.
Unemployment in the UK is up and manufacturing is down. The current recession is due to the credit crunch, combined with the falling price of houses. Britain hasn't experienced this kind of economic situation since the recessio ...
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- Double Hit For Lanzarote Economy In 2009
By: Henry Ashworth | - It's been a spectacular fall from grace for the popular Spanish holiday island of Lanzarote - from a peak of around a million visitors last year the economy might have hit so hard in 2009 the number of visitors could drop as low as 800,000 - reversing years of improvement for the island's tourism industry.
And another important part of Lanzarote's economy is also suffering as the recession takes hold - construction and real estate, which have boomed in recent years as people who h ...
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- Lanzarote Property Prices Set To Slump
By: Henry Ashworth | - Buying a holiday home overseas for many British people has been an aspiration achieved by many since the early 1980's, when the UK allowed the free flow of capital, and property price gains allowed many to sell up in Britain and move to Spain and her islands - Lanzarote for example.
A slow down of Brits buying abroad happened in the early 90's when recession hit the country, but overall the pace of number of people buying a home and often buying a business too has been relentless. ...
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- When Holidays Begin At The Beach
By: Henry Ashworth | - Family holidays are often now what was once regarded as part of a niche market when it comes to water sports - boating, parasailing, skiing, surfing and diving are promoted by many of the most popular tourism destinations in the world. Aside from fun water sports and activities, some areas hold competitions with amazing prize possibilities.
The Balearic Island of Majorca holds several sailing and yachting competitions throughout the year, primarily from March to October. The 26th ...
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- Easter On The Canary Islands
By: Henry Ashworth | - 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 ...
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- Splashing About On A Canary Islands Holiday
By: Henry Ashworth | - Seven different islands make up the Spanish Canary islands, where the primary spoken language is Spanish with English often spoken too.
European tourists flock to the Canary Islands each year in search of the perfect island holiday - and usually find it, enough to visit time and again.
Inland tours to the Mount Teide volcano, bike tours of individual islands and boating tours are just a few of the exciting adventures that await in the Canaries.
Due to ...
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- British Travel Company Ditches The Pound
By: Henry Ashworth | - The British love their overseas holidays - and many British people like being abroad so much they buy a holiday home in their favourite destination - or even move there full time.
So the current recession is hitting the British particularly hard, as their currency - sterling - has dropped in value against the Euro, making their spending money worth a lot less than a year ago.
And there appears little chance of Britian joining the Euro with opinion polls consistently ...
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- Discover The Best Of The Canary Islands In Lanzarote
By: Miles8727 | - If you are looking for an exotic holiday destination that offers every amenity but is off the beaten path, Lanzarote is a real gem. Lanzarote is part of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the western coast of North Africa. Lanzarote is the easternmost and fourth largest of the seven islands making up the chain, which was formed from volcanic activity some of which remains to this day.
With a sizable population of over 120,000, Lanzarote offers bustling urban resort cen ...
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- Puerto Del Carmen - Made For A Lanzarote Holiday
By: Henry Ashworth | - The well known holiday island of Lanzarote is one of the volcanic islands that comprise the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. As one of the most popular tourist islands in the world, Lanzarote's resorts can become very crowded during the prime tourist season.
Puerto Del Carmen is the largest and oldest resort on Lanzarote. Puerto Del Carmen is part of the Tias municipality and boasts many tourist destinations and three large beaches. You will find many great attractions ...
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- Catching The Waves In Lanzarote
By: Henry Ashworth | - The holiday island of Lanzarote is well known in Europe for her family friendly vacations, both in the summer and winter.
But now Lanzarote is attracting holidaymakers for a niche travel market - surfing.
And for the surfer looking to catch great waves in a top beach destination, Lanzarote has just been recognised as being one of the best locations in the world to pursuit the sport - or just for fun.
A leading internet for surfing puts Lanzarote high ...
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- New And Old For Lanzarote In 2009
By: Henry Ashworth | - 2009 is going to be a challenging year for Lanzarote's holiday business as most of her main markets on the European mainland, and the UK and Ireland, slip into recession - but the island will be hoping that people who have visited before won't be able to give up their week or two in Lanzarote and decide that a Lanzarote holiday is a priority, recession or no recession!
Early tourism on Lanzarote began as doctors prescribed sun and relaxation to stressed and elderly patients. In th ...
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- César Manrique "€" The Most Celebrated Citizen Of Lanzarote
By: Islands In The Sun | - If you have ever visited Lanzarote you are bound to have come across the name Csar Manrique. Below we take a closer look at Lanzarotes most famous citizen.
If its an interesting mixture of culture and art you are looking for in your holiday destination then the 30 mile long island of Lanzarote may just hold the key. Much of the sculptures and artistic influence which can be found on the island are as a direct result of one mans amazing vision: Csar Manrique
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- Travel In Lanzarote Spain
By: Ispas Marin | - Lanzarote is situated just 70 miles off the coast of Africa and is the most easterly of the Canary Islands. The island is 37 miles (60km) long and 12 miles (20 km) wide, making it the fourth largest island in the Canaries.
Lanzarote enjoys a mild dry climate with average daytime temperatures ranging from about 21C in January to 29C in August. Annual rainfall is just 140mm (5.5 inches). This makes Lanzarote the perfect year-round holiday destination.
Lanzarote is ...
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