Lanzarote:
Lanzarote Is the most northern of the Canaries, and is situated only 95 KLM off the Moroccan coast. Across the Island there are some of natures most spectacular scenery, including Tymanfya National Park that includes Fire Mountain, with its partially active volcano, Mirador de Rio's viewing platform overlooking the small Isle of La Graciosa. Or you can explore the Caves of Los Verdes with a guide, to look at some of nature’s most awe-inspiring sites; one event is worth the admission money alone. In the old capital of Teguise, every Sunday as well as its splendour, there is one of the biggest one day markets you will find, with next to this the town of Nazaret. Here there is the magnificent restaurant LAG O MAR that it is rumoured was owned by Omar Sherif's until he lost in a card game. The whole structure is quite literately cut into the side of an old Volcano.
Playa Blanca:
Playa Blanca Is in the southern most part of Lanzarote, and was recently named by the World Health Organisation as the 2nd healthiest place to live in the world. The promenade walk (approximately 2km long) extends from Dorada Beach (Golden Beach). On the East pass the village centre, which hosts the smallest of the 3 main beaches, on by the harbour, until you come to the luxurious Hotel Timanfaya, and the Playa Flamingo Lagoon, to the West of the village. Along here are many exciting shops, restaurants and bars that offer a wonderful selection of Canarian merchandise and food - particularly seafood.
Playa Blanca has a pedestrianized town with plenty of shops, and supermarkets. There is also an abundance of quality bars and restaurants along the sea front. A promenade leads along the front to The International Marina Rubicon. This is a brand new marina with very stylish shops and fantastic restaurants and bars. Some good art shops too. There is a market held on a Wednesday and Saturday in Playa Blanca. A large market is also held in the town of Teguise on Sundays. Leisure activities include jet/water skiing, diving, snorkelling, cycling, fishing, tennis, bowling, horse riding, wind-surfing, swimming, quad biking or just plain sun bathing. Also take the ferry to Futerventura, it only takes 15 minutes by sea cat and you don’t need the car.
