The Reasons Why Lanzarote Stands Out
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In the highly competitive holiday market, the island of Lanzarote often wins new admirers, as visitors discover for themselves what a unique place it is. Admittedly it has many features that are common to lots of destinations, but it also has a few that are exclusive to this Canarian landmass.
For starters, it has one of the best climates for sun-starved northern European holidaymakers. And its location on the borders of the Eurozone means that it is one of the closest hotspots for people to visit.
Flights to Lanzarote from the UK are usually just four hours long, making the journey far more bearable for families with young children or anyone who doesn’t enjoy flying that much. In the last two years, the island has also benefitted from budget airlines adding it to their roster, so it is now also cheaper to get here than in the past.
But the island also stands out, thanks to its alternative philosophy to both tourist attractions and urban development. Lanzarote has seven highly individual attractions that were designed by a local artist, Cesar Manrique.
These include a Cactus Garden, dedicated to the spiny species and containing some 1,400 varieties. And the indescribable Jameosdel Agua, which could be classified as a museum, auditorium, restaurant, nightclub and garden at the same time.
And it has taken a considered approach to construction, with strict rules in place about the size, height and appearance of new buildings. The visual look of the island is likewise enhanced by the lack of billboards and street advertising.
As a result, Lanzarote is one of the most restrained destinations you can choose for a holiday. And despite the huge range of comfortable and stylish holiday villas in Lanzarote it is one of the most reasonably priced places for this type of accommodation.
There are three main resorts on the island, plus a wealth of quiet villages and towns that are off the beaten track, which offer more rural settings for vacations. Whilst the vast majority of hotels in Lanzarote will be found in one of the main three holiday towns.
So whilst on the surface Lanzarote seems to offer much the same as many other holiday hotspots, most tourists quickly find that the reality is entirely different. For those looking to escape somewhere unspoilt, with a great climate and some unusual sites of interest, Lanzarote is the one.