Sabtu, 28 Mei 2011

Top 10 things to do in Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Lanzarote is a paradise with exotic beaches and beautifully valleys and volcanic island can be enjoyed throughout the year. About 300 volcanoes create a features that cover the island. Lanzarote is also announced as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

There are numerous attractions and things to do in Lanzarote. "Top 10 things to do in Lanzarote" can be explained as follows.

1. Mirador del Rio

Mirador del Rio is a popular viewpoint located 498 meters above sea level in the North of Lanzarote. Visitors can enjoy the most spectacular views of Lanzarote.

2. Beaches of Lanzarote

Beaches of Lanzarote are excellent. Best beaches in Lanzarote include; Beaches of Playa Blanca, Punta del Papagayo, Quemada, Puerto del Carmen, Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Palo del Charco, Playa de la Canteria, Graciosa and La Santa, Famara.

3. National Park of Timanfaya

Timanfaya National Park includes several volcanic lava fields and an ochre colored lunar landscape. It is one of the most beautiful places in Lanzarote. UNESCO declared the Timanfaya National Park a World Biosphere Reserve in 1983.

4. Texas Ranch Park

Rancho Texas Park is a theme park worthy of his village Indian Medicine man cave, GoldMine and Lilliput farm.

5. Cueva de los Verdes

Cueva de los Verdes, also known as "Green caves" is a vast volcanic landscape in city Haria Lanzarote.

6. la Graciosa

La Graciosa island is a pleasant excursion destination that hosts attractive beaches and white sand dunes.

7. Camel Safaris

Camel Safaris throughout the Volcano Park and craters of the Timanfaya National Park is a major attraction for visitors.

8. Museum of Contemporary Art

A visit to the Museum of contemporary art of Puerto Naos is also a major cultural attraction in Lanzarote.

9. cactus garden

The Cactus Garden on the outskirts of ST-CYPRIEN-PLAGE is a popular tourist attraction in the North of the island. There are over 1000 species of Cactus are on display.

10. water park

Aqua park in Costa Teguise is a great attraction especially for children.

Lanzarote also hosts many cultural activities that give visitors the opportunity to experience the culture and see first hand the local folklore. As for the festivals. the classical music Festival in February and the Visual Music Festival in October are among the best festivals in Lanzarote. The island of Lanzarote is located in the Atlantic Ocean and beaches offer variety, the volcanic landscape and attractions to its visitors.