Lanzarote Hotels & Other Accommodation in the Canaries

Arrecife

Arrecife is situated in the centre of the eastern coast of the island and has been the capital of Lanzarote since 1852. It owes its name to the rock reef which covers the city's local beach - "Arrecife" is the Spanish word for 'reef'. The city also gives its name to the island's nearby airport. Arrecife started as a small fishing port sometime before the 15th Century. The city has many apartments and bars and reputedly offers the best shopping on the island. Many British ex-pats live on the island live near or around Arrecife.

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Matagorda

Matagorda is located close to Lanzarote's Airport, and offers innumerable bars and a very good selection of central restaurants, mostly found tucked away in the old town. Beaches in Matagorda are golden and very long but can be somewhat windswept at times. Matagorda is also the flattest part of Puerto Del Carmen. (See below). The old town district of Matagorda has retained the look and feel of an old Spanish village.

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Puerto Calera - (Costa Calero)

Puerto Calero (also known as Costa Calero) is probably the most quiet and peaceful resort in Lanzarote. The area is relatively small and offers only a few select privately owned apartments, hotels and apartment complexes, more suitable for those seeking an escape from crowds, bars and nightlife. However, for the more reflective tourist Puerto Calero offers stunning views and has arguably the best harbour on the Island. Known locally as Millionaire's Harbour on account of the many boats and yachts which berth there. The harbour's main promenade has restaurants and a few shops. This is an perfect place for people to visit who want to relax, enjoy good food and views. Puerto Calero also boasts a whale and dolphin museum.

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Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca (literally translated: "White Beach") is the newest and probably the fastest growing resort on the Island. Once a little fishing village at the south-west coast, Playa Blanca has developed over recent years to become a large tourist resort. Located about a forty minute drive from the airport, with ferries to Fuerteventura. The coastline around Playa Blanca is essentially one large 5 mile wide bay with three smaller bays within it meaning that beaches are sheltered and ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Within Playa Blanca are located the most modern Hotels on the Island, due to the resort's late recent development. It is also plentiful in its range of shops, bars and restaurants. The resort is ideal for families and thereby somewhat quieter and less busy with nightlife than nearby resorts like Puerto Del Carmen. (See below).

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Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen is the main tourist town on the island. Consequently, most of Lanzarote's over 1 million annual visitors choose this town as their destination. Almost all of the town's economy, therefore, revolves around tourism. It offers three different areas, these are the Matagorda (see above), Old Town and New Town which is called Avenida de Las Playas (or better known simply as "The Strip"). All three areas offer a good selection of bars, shops and restaurants. Puerto Del Carmen began as a small fishing village and it has retained its picturesque harbour. The resort is the ideal holiday destination for sun worshippers, due to its warm and sunny climate, and with ample night-time opportunities for dancing, eating and drinking, as well as its many cultural venues, Puerto del Carmen is a deservedly popular holiday resort.

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Costa Teguise

Costa Teguise offers a great deal to the tourist, with its many entertainments, bars and restaurants. It was built intentionally to accommodate tourism, with streets planned, constructed, and serviced with this aim. The beach is man-made. There are a large number of restaurants, ranging from British-style pubs to traditional Spanish tapas bars. However, there are some who feel that planners' goals have been somewhat over-enthusiastic, as while many the streets and street lighting were built in the late 1980s, there are still many of these areas where no hotels or housing have yet been built. Costa Teguise is a relatively small resort located on the south-east corner of Lanzarote. Although it is a purpose built resort,it manages to have a nice community feel to it, with lots of little squares around which the bars and restaurants are located. Playa de las Cucharas is reckoned to be the best of the three beaches with uninterrupted views and crystal clear blue waters.

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Orzola

The quiet village of Orzola is located right at the extreme northern end of Lanzarote and is the ferry departure point to the neighbouring island of La Graciosa among others which comprise the protected marine reserve of the Chinijo Archipelago. Orzola is best known for its dramatic white sandy beaches, dotted here and there with black volcanic lava, evidence of the islands volcanic birth. This peaceful little fishing village is also well known for the quality of its seafood restaurants, which are located all around the fishing harbour.

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• Airport transfers in Lanzarote! Taxis, Minibuses etc.

  

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