The Canary Islands are a favorite tourist destination, especially for British and German visitors. Tourism is the major industry and restaurant menus are usually written in Spanish, English and German. Lanzarote is part of this group of islands and is the main center for visitors. There is an international airport called Arrecife Airport. The islands are Spanish owned and so Spanish is the chief language but is spoken with an accent. Lanzarote holidays offer great beaches, fun and nightlife. The weather can be windy, particularly in the month of July.
These islands were formed from volcanic activity and the landscape is very dramatic. The easiest way to get around on Lanzarote holidays is to hire a car. It's an inexpensive option and preferable to public transport, which doesn't go to tourist attractions as a rule. Many people enjoy the water sports here, such as windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, canoeing and surfing. Submarine trips can be booked from Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero.
Resorts on Lanzarote are targeted at British tourists as they make up the majority of visitors. There are a lot of restaurants serving traditional British food and there are several Irish bars. In fact, local food is in short supply around the tourist spots but it is possible to find cuisine from India, China, Mexico and Greece.
The volcanic terrain can be explored in the Timanfaya National Park, an area landscaped by eruptions between 1730 -1736. Coach tours take visitors around the park to see the steam geyser and volcanic rock. Narration on the tour is in Spanish, English or German. Amongst the sights, is the Montanas del Fuego mountain and there is a bar, restaurant and shop. The Visitor's Center has exhibits that depict the local history, volcanic activity and the wildlife of the area. The Jameos del Agua complex contains a bar, restaurant, concert hall and swimming pool.
The highlight for many tourists is a visit to the Cueva de los Verdes, which is a series of caverns and tunnels. Lanzarote holidays would not be the same without seeing the light show that illuminates the caves. They are 3,000 years old and the result of volcanic activity. The most famous section is the vast space that has been used as an underground concert hall. Another attraction for Lanzarote holidays is the Wild West themed Rancho Texas Park, which has cowboys, saloons and other western themes. There is also a Big Cat collection with rare White Tigers and pumas.
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