Lanzarote Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide - with pull out map (Marco Polo Guides) (Marco Polo Pocket Guides)

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Not everybody wants to stay in a holiday resort, and Lanzarote offers two great alternatives for those people – Arrecife and rural Lanzarote. So, what better place to start than with a trip to the César Manrique Foundation in Tahiche. It’s set inside his former home, where he lived for 20 years from 1968 to 1988. As with some of his other creations, there’s a synergy between the landscape and the architecture. The beautiful pool area at the César Manrique Foundation Wait until you see the magnificent Charco Verde in Lanzarote. This green lake is simply breath-taking! I’d recommend driving to the small village of El Golfo and parking close to the mirador (viewpoint). It’s a short walk to the spot where you can see the lake from above, and take in its unique shade of green. You have to visit Charco Verde – Lanzarote’s green lake

However these factors become far less salient from around March onwards, although it still remains more exposed to the winds. During the summer months this breeze can be a real god send and it is important to note that there are also plenty of very still and calm days all year round. What to Do Despite being one of the oldest and most important towns on the island Tias doesn’t often feature very prominently in many tourist guides and, on the face of it, appears to boast few major attractions. If you arethinking about investing in property heremake sure you consultreputable estate agents in Costa Teguise, to ensure that you get the best advice. Property for SaleThe resort is also home to Lanzarote´s only aquarium, which again isn´t on the grandest scale but can provide a decent diversion for families. Sports Costa Teguise is well situated to explore the many tourist attractions in the North of Lanzarote, such as the Cueva de los Verdes, Jameos del Agua and the Jardin de Cactus. All of which were created by local artist César Manrique, whose former home and studio is also just a ten minute drive away in Tahiche. So if you are planning to combine sunbathing with sightseeing Costa Teguise is an excellent choice. Things To Do Costa Teguise is the least sheltered of Lanzarote´s main resorts as well as the most northerly. As a result, during the winter months, it can be cooler, cloudier and windier here than in resort rivals to the south. Which in part explains why it has fallen behind Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca to become Lanzarote´s number 3 resort. The bathrooms were particularly cool in terms of their style and décor. I also really enjoyed seeing the separate studio where he painted, and the pool area shaded by palm trees. Play dinosaur themed crazy golf This walk is a great way to fully connect with Lanzarote’s volcanic scenery. I mean, have you ever stood INSIDE the crater of a volcano?! Not only did it make me feel tiny, it reminded me of the power of nature! So impressive.

Las Bajas in Famara – A great brunch / lunch spot in this cool surf town. Lots of vegetarian options too. Las Bajas in Famara has lots of vegetarian options

The resort has the longest transfer time of 40 minutes to an hour from the airport, depending on where your accommodation is in the drop off scehdule. It’s around 40KM and a return taxi won’t leave much change from €100. Car hire from the airport makes a lot of sense. One of the island’s longest established resorts, Costa Teguise was first developed in the 1970's under the aegis of César Manrique and was purpose built as a tourist resort from the start. It also happens to be another of César Manrique’s creations, so the curvy architecture and cool interiors make the experience even more special. Inside Mirador del Rio Another big reason to visit Haria is to take in the views of the Valley of a Thousand Palms. In reality, there aren’t 1000, but this is the greenest area of Lanzarote. While you’ll see the palm-filled oasis as you wander the town, some of the best views are from the LZ10 as you approach from the north. Valley of a Thousand Palms in Haria, Lanzarote See the natural pools in Punta Mujeres While Lanzarote is known for its volcanoes, it’s also home to some incredible natural caves, created by lava tubes. One of the best things to do in Lanzarote is go on a tour of Cueva de los Verdes. Created 22,000 years ago by a lava river that solidified on the top, this volcanic tube is 7km long. The magical pool in Cueva de los Verdes

Puerto del Carmen • San Bartolomé • Tinajo • La Santa • Montañas del Fuego • Yaiza • El Golfo • Playa Blanca • Playa Blanca is home to some large resort complexes and several high quality hotels. Accommodation here is generally more upmarket than in the other two resorts, with the hotels being in the higher price range and private rentals being almost exclusively villas. La Laguna Gran Hotel (doubles from €94) in San Cristobal de la Laguna is a stylishly reimagined 18th-century manor with a rooftop pool. An impressive 17th-century mansion on Garachico’s palm-dotted plaza, La Quinta Roja (doubles from €114) has smart, wood-beamed rooms around a leafy courtyard.Sandy beaches,good quality restaurants and accommodationand easy access to many of the island's major tourist attractions make Costa Teguise a great base for your holiday in Lanzarote. General Information Location Costa Teguise tends to attract two main groups – families and sports people, and the amazing hotel pools there will keep children entertained every day. Playa Blanca After visiting Timanfaya National Park, we decided to drive to this spot. The 4.2km walking route is well marked out and takes visitors around the perimeter of a volcanic crater, as well as inside it! The walk at Caldera de Los Cuervos was one of my favourite activities in Lanzarote