When the weather is dreary in your part of the world, it is important to know that sunshine and warm breezes are just a plane trip away. Sure you could go to Hawaii, but why not choose Lanzarote instead? The Canary Islands have long been known for their beauty and serenity. You can share in the experience.
The Canary Islands, of which Lanzarote is the eastern most, are a small island chain near Africa. They were a godsend and a refuge for early mariners seeking water and shelter from their ocean voyages. The Islands are named for a type of seal that lived in the warm waters off the coast – those early seamen thought the seals were sea dogs.
More and more travelers are discovering Lanzarote holidays can be relaxing and not too taxing on the vacation budget. Europeans have long known the delights that the island offers. For them a Lanzarote golf vacation is a few hours on a plane. For Americans, it is a bit more of a time commitment and a money drain. Airfare is definitely the single largest expense you will have. A trip from JFK to Lanzarote will take 12 hours and cost at least $500, round trip.
Discover Lanzarote
Once you land, and get your car hire settled, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery, the friendly people and the great food. There is not, as you might expect, a central Lanzarote car rental company. Centauro car hire is one of the main agencies on the island. Do consider paying the money for a car hire. Lanzarote is a great place to explore and while you can get pretty much everywhere with a taxi or a bus, that loses some of the sense of adventure.
The weather is the thing that first drew me to Lanzarote Weather is an important factor for any vacation! If you spend all this money and take time off work, you don’t want to be rained out. While it does rain every once in a while on the island, it is a rarity. Several factors contribute to this phenomenon. First, there is really only one mountainous area on the island, at the north tip and for rain, you need tall mountains. Next, the proximity to Africa is key. Africa is close enough that the warm winds blowing off the desert help to balance the cool water flowing past the island. This delicate balance helps give Lanzarote that year-round 70 degree weather. Lastly, the island is close to the equator, but again, not too close. All of which adds up to say Lanzarote is blessed with a perfect balance of warmth, sunshine, wind and rain. One visit and you will understand why Lanzarote is considered a golfer’s paradise.