Your Guide to Last Minute Holidays in Lanzarote

Getting There and Around Lanzarote

Do not let travel put you off your late deal to Lanzarote. As there are several cheap airlines including Thomas Cook that fly to Lanzarote's main airport, Arrecife, from a number of British airports, on a very regular basis. Once on the island, you have the option of relying on public transport such as buses, getting the fairly priced taxis or hiring a car which can be done at the last minute upon arrival.

Beaches in Lanzarote

With your late deal from Teletext Holidays you could find yourself relaxing in the warm sun on one of the beaches or coves that Lanzarote has to offer in just a matter of days. There is some good surfing to be had in Lanzarote, the mountainous area of Famara has excellent surf and so does Punto del Papagayo.

Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca are all popular resorts with British tourists. At these resorts you will find a wide range of beach activities that will satisfy the whole family.

Sightseeing in Lanzarote

On your late deal holiday we recommend you head to, Timanfaya National Park, in the southwest of the island, it is a must-see sight. Many operators offer excursions to see its dramatic landscape sculpted by volcanic eruptions over two centuries ago.

Other points of interest include: La Geria wine region, the island's salt pans, and a cave called Los Hervideros renowned for its blow holes.
Take your pick from fishing, glass-bottom boat trips, catamaran excursions to deserted beaches, jet-skiing, swimming and snorkelling. Many tourists pop over to neighbouring Fuerteventura to see its rolling sand dunes and to go shopping at Correlejo.
Holidaymakers who like hiking should explore the Valley of 1,000 Palms.

Eating and Nightlife in Lanzarote

The cuisine that you will find on your late deal holiday to Lanzarote is exquisite. It's worth trying to seek out a typical Canarian restaurant to sample tapas and fresh seafood. The most northerly village of Orzola is renowned for its exquisite seafront seafood restaurants. To top off either the seafood or tapas or both, have a glass or two of Malvasia wine, whose distinctive taste can be attributed to the fact that it is made from grapes grown on the island's volcanic terrains. Tinto de verano (a mixture of wine and lemonade) and sangria are also readily available on the island.

The island's main tourist resorts, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, come to life in the evening, with a mixture of bars and clubs to satisfy most palates. And there's no rush for last orders on the island - many bars in Lanzarote tend to stay open till the last person has left.
However, if you want to sample some local entertainment, you'll need to head away from the main tourist areas - head to Arrecife, for instance, which retains much of its Hispanic identity.

Lanzarote Shopping and Family Attractions

There are plenty of duty-free goods to be found in Lanzarote's main resorts. Popular souvenirs include leather, arts, crafts, clothes, jewellery and locally made wines. All these will make perfect gifts/souvernirs for you to bring back from your late deal holiday.
The markets in Teguise are a good place to find gifts and local produce, such as wine and cheese. It also boasts the Art and Antiques Emporium, great for souvenirs.

If you are looking to keep the kids happy on your holiday in Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is home to a great water park. The Guinate Tropical Park, which is easily accessible from most places on the island, also comes recommended - especially the parrot show that takes place there these both come at very affordable prices.

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