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GRACIOSA
experiences
Deep Sea Fishing
The exceptional climate, volcanic sea beds and depths of up to 3500 meters make the Canarian archipelago a deep-sea fishing paradise. This is for all types of people who want to experience a days boat fishing and there is also room for spectators to sunbath and enjoy a day at sea.
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Teguise
Timanfaya
El Golfo
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Puerto Calero
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Costa Teguise
Grand Tour
All the highlights of this unique island in one amazing day out. This not to be missed tour follows the Lunar Route into the stunning Fire Mountains to discover its history and mystery. Taste the local wines in La Geria before heading north to experience the beautiful cavern of Jameos Del Agua.
ARRECIFE
Matagorda Puerto del Carmen
Playa Blanca
Rancho Texas
Lanzarote
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For a toe-tapping, Yee-Ha night, join us at Rancho Texas. Live western music, line dancing, a lasso show and lots more. Feast on a traditional cowboy BBQ. This is a western experience which all of the family will enjoy. All excursions are operated by local suppliers, are subject to availability and change, and are only bookable in resort. Please see the booking conditions for details.
About 300 now dormant volcanoes formed the ash and crater moonscape that covers much of Lanzarote. But if the interior is eerily empty, the coast is vibrantly lively with a variety of beaches hemming relaxing retreats and busy resorts. An intriguing island, full of surprises.
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need to know
Language Spanish Currency Euro Flight time approx. 4-41/2 hrs from the UK Time difference Same as the UK Average costs Typical three course meal without wine £17.00 (salad, paella, ice cream) drinks: bottle of wine from £6.50, glass of beer £2.00
beaches
The long and broad beach of Matagorda is a great base for sunworshippers while Puerto del Carmen backs its sweep of sand with bars and eateries. Theres a choice of beaches and coves at family oriented Costa Teguise, as well as at peaceful Playa Blanca.
nightlife
Puerto del Carmen is the party paradise with numerous clubs and bars geared to the young and livelies. Elsewhere, nightlife is much more leisurely with people-watching pavement cafes and the kind of restaurants where you can spin-out dinner to last all evening.
places to see
A trip up Timanfaya (Fire Mountain) is absolutely unmissable. Other sights worth a visit include the 3.5 mile volcanic cave of Los Verdes and nearby Jameo del Agua lagoon, shops and the busy port atmosphere of the islands capital, Arrecife, and the old capital, Teguise, with its castle, convent and churches.
getting around
Local bus services run from Arrecife South through the resorts to Playa Blanca and North to Costa Teguise. Buses are relatively punctual but can be pretty crowded especially in high season. For exploration at your own pace, hire a car for a few days.
Puerto del Carmen
A large resort with an attractive harbour overlooking a 6 kilometre strip of golden sand. Is it for me? A lively resort with superb beaches to enjoy by day and clubs for dancing away the night. Ideal for singles and couples looking for a fun packed holiday Facilities An exciting array of restaurants, nightclubs, bars, shops and hotels enjoying close proximity to a selection of immaculate, blue flag beaches. Must see Visit the lagoon at El Golfo. Approx. 20 minutes from the airport. See pages 97-98.
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eating out
car hire
Avis offers total flexibility and a wide variety of Seafood features in a feast of speciality dishes cars. Enjoy the freedom to explore, so you can on the island from huge grilled prawns to go wherever and whenever you want this fried calamari (squid), mussels in wine, paella holiday. and a push-the-boat-out lobster dinner. Locally grown onions, tomatoes, grapes and melons mean your fruit and salads are fresh too& all fantastic with a crisp white Spanish wine. Call 0870 60 60 100 (lines are open shopping 0600-midnight, 7 days a week) Serious shoppers will probably head for Arrecife or Teguise market, though theres a Visit our website www.airtours.co.uk good selection of shops in the old town of where you can see hotels and places of Puerto del Carmen too. Ceramics, table linen, interest plotted on detailed resort maps. wooden crafts and Duty Free temptations may fill your case for the return journey.
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