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Timanfaya National Park Puerto Del Carmen Puerto Calero Fly From: Birmingham, Belfast, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Doncaster Sheffield, Exeter, Gatwick, Glasgow, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, and Stansted. Flying Time: 4hrs. See pages 208-211 for further details. At the very north of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean, the small island of Lanzarote is close to Africa's coast. Blue Flag Beaches: 35 beaches in the Canaries. Details at www.blueflag.org Average monthly temperature (oc) Nov 25 Dec 22 Jan 21 Feb 21 Mar 23 Apr 23 Average daily hours of sun Nov 6 Dec 6 Jan 6 Feb 6 Mar 7 Apr 8 Average monthly rainfall (mm) Nov 23 Dec 26 Jan 28 Feb 19 Mar 16 Apr 7 Playa Blanca Lanzarote Lanzarote Mixing authentic Spanish charm and a fun holiday spirit, the island of Lanzarote offers sun, sea, sand and so much more. With its golden sands and black volcanic beaches the backdrop to most resorts, you'll find relaxation on its shores and amazing sights inland, including the incredible geysers of Fire Mountain. Costa Teguise Beautiful beaches, a charming promenade and a friendly atmosphere make Costa Teguise a favourite with families and couples, who can enjoy a choice of bars and restaurants and a relaxed beach holiday. Giving you plenty to do all day, from watersports and a soaker of a waterpark to golf in the volcanic hills, you'll find it hard to fit in time on the beach. EXPLORE YOUR DESTINATION Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep. Grand Island Tour Forget sandy beaches, one of Lanzarote's number one attractions is Timanfaya National Park. Here, you can ride a camel through the rugged landscape, see the destruction a volcanic eruption leaves behind and check out El Golfo's green lake and El Janubio's Playa Blanca salt flats. Plus, you'll taste local wine, see Once a small fishing village, the Playa Blanca has whitewashed villages and pretty albino crabs. grown-up to become one of Lanzarote's most Rancho Texas popular resorts. But its pace is quieter than some of its neighbouring hotspots. So, walk the Practice your Texan drawl, it's time to head back to the ranch and see cowboys and Indians battle it out promenade and enjoy the views across the in the wild west. During the day, there's an IndianBocania Straits to Fuerteventura. Take a style village to explore and at night, there's mid-morning dip at one of its soft, sandy toe-tapping dancing, lasso demos and thighbeaches - including the popular Papagayo slapping fun. The evening includes a barbeque with Beach. And there's a weekly market to stop enough food and drink to fill the hungriest cowboy. by and the Marina Rubicon's got luxe and tourist-friendly stores sorted. The Marina's also home to an assortment of laid-back bars and restaurants. For a great daytrip, catch a ferry from the port to Fuerteventura. Playa de los Pocillos An ideal escape from all the colour of Lanzarote's vibrant holiday resorts, the low-key resort of Playa de los Pocillos is still close enough for you to enjoy the fun of Puerto del Carmen and laid-back Matagorda. If you'd rather just stay in the resort, it has places to eat and drink, a low-key nightlife and a sandy beach. Submarine Safari All aboard the yellow submarine. Head into the depths off the coast of Lanzarote where, in airconditioned comfort, you'll see the colourful marine life of Puerto Calero without getting your hair wet. Volcan Grill It's not everyday your dinner's cooked by volcanic heat. But at El Diablo, in the Timanfaya National Park, your meal's whipped up using this unusual heating method. And, it's served with panoramic sunset views, musical entertainment and is topped off with an impressive erupting volcano cake. Resort Guide Isla Graciosa Mirador del Rio Green Caves Jameos del Agua Haria - Valley of a Thousand Palms Atlantic Ocean Mancha Blanca National Park Tahiche Fundacion Water Park Montanas Cesar Manrique Costa Teguise del Fuego La Geria Tias Arrecife Yaiza Puerto del Carmen Femes Matagorda Playa de los Pocillos Puerto Calero Playa Blanca Papagayo Lanzarote Approx scale: 17km 48 Visit shops nationwide or click firstchoice.co.uk/lanzarote