1. Celebrate the Carnival. The dates vary from year to year, but it's usually in February or March. The most impressive fancy dress parades and processions of elaborately decorated floats can be found in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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Share your best travel photo on your blog and embed the banner at the end of this article to submit your entry before Monday 20th of February 2012. Please leave a comment with the URL of your entry as well, so that others can see what competition they're up against!

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There is only one great classical music festival during winter in Europe: The Canary Islands Music Festival. With the start of 2012, the 28th edition of this festival took off. Unsurprisingly, this festival is a reason for music lovers from around the world to book flights to Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the other islands.

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If you're thinking of booking flights to Lanzarote, you're probably looking for a fix of sun, sea and sand. Take it from us: the most north-eastern of the seven Canary Islands won't let you down. Especially Playa Blanca, at the centre of the southern coastline, is a brilliant resort for beach lovers. Because it is sheltered from the wind by the Femes Mountains on one side and Montana Roja on the other, on average, this is the warmest area of Lanzarote. Visitors keep falling in love with the sandy beaches, the picturesque fishing village with its white washed walls and paved lanes, the live music venues, designer shops and high-end restaurants at Marina Rubicon. But... where will you be having your royal breakfasts in the morning, enjoying beauty treatments in the afternoon, resting your head at night or receiving the new friends you met at one of the hip clubs in town? We've selected 3 super-classy hotels that will make your stay at Playa Blanca truly unforgettable.

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When the bells in the square clock tower of Teguise's parish church toll, they attract people from all over the Lanzarote - not to pray but to visit the island's largest street market. Teguise market takes place from 9am to 2pm in the square in front of the church and through the narrow, cobbled streets in the area. Though Teguise itself only has about 3000 inhabitants, the market attracts both locals and tourists from all over Lanzarote, because the stalls are the best place to buy Canarian lace and linen, trainers, leather handbags, clay pottery, jewellery and traditional leather masks. The market is also a popular day trip because of its delish food stalls and fascinating street entertainment.

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For the ultimate holiday escape, you don't have to travel to the other side of the world. Flights to Lanzarote can have you living the Robinson Crusoe life in only four and a half hours. Whilst Lanzarote may conjure up visions of tourists and hectic night-life - and there is plenty of that, if you want it - many people don't realise just how much of the island remains authentic. For those who like to visit places that are a little bit different and off the beaten track, Lanzarote has plenty of hidden treasures.

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- A Santa hat (to wear on Christmas morning, at dinner, in bed)

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Once you've remembered to stock up on sunscreen and grabbed your toothbrush, it's time to think about which holiday read to pack. Here are a few suggestions to compliment the stunning coastlines and fascinating history of the Spanish Canary Islands.

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World triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee and his brother Jonny, who came second to his brother in Beijing this September, have an unsurprisingly grueling training schedule in the lead up to 2012. The British brothers, who are based at cosy student digs in Leeds, stick to a regimented 35 hours of training a week, including weekends. The pair swim, run and cycle, all before midday, and then go for long runs again in the evening. The boys claim to do 95 percent of their training together and believe their consistent top 10 positions come down to tactical co-operation and teamwork.

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Watching videos about a country are a fantastic way to get a feel for a place before you go over and spend time there. Especially those videos that the locals themselves are watching. Spain may well be a popular and well-known holiday destination but there's still nothing like viewing its sights and listening to its sounds on film. This Viva Espana video starts with a fabulous fanfare and a flash of the Spanish flag before giving you wonderful overview of Spain. It's a lovely introduction to the country.

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This year the Islanders of Lanzarote are attempting to take their Christmas celebrations to record breaking lengths. The annual Father Christmas Parade, held on the 23rd of December, in Puerto Del Carmen is a tradition long observed and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The main attraction, Santa himself, is led down the promenade aboard his magically decorated, horse drawn sleigh, from 18.00-20.00, and throws gifts and sweets to all the children that come to join the parade. But children are not the only ones expected join in: this year, everyone has is asked to don a Santa suit and aid the Islanders in their attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most Father Christmas' holding hands. Shops all along the waterfront are set to sell costumes for reduced rates, so there is no excuse not to join in.

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Do you think that Lanzarote is all about cheap package holidays, sun, sea and sangria? Think again. This island paradise is quickly becoming a Mecca for Hollywood A-listers, bored with the usual glamour of Monte Carlo and the south of France. So what is it that's making this beautiful island so popular with the celebs as well as us 'ordinary people'?

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Instead of spending another raining weekend talking about how depressingly-soon Christmas is, why not transport yourself to some sun, beach and a fantastic little Spanish festival. On Sunday 13th November, the picturesque little village of Tao, in the centre of Lanzarote, hosts its annual fiesta. And flights to Lanzarote will have you enjoying its mid-20s weather in only four hours.

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If you want to set your inner party animal free in Fuerteventura, go to Corralejo, one of the busiest resorts of the island. Corralejo is situated in the north and, like many other resorts, it originally was a small, tranquil fishing village with views from the small harbour across the sea to Lanzarote, the neighbouring island to the north. Having been hurled into the 21st century, it has become a bustling town engulfed by tourism but the main part of the town still has its original houses and winding alleyways.

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If you spend your lunch-break googling last-minute flights to Lanzarote and day-dreaming about that depressingly distant summer break, then it's time for you to think about getting a little winter sun this year. It's often more affordable to travel during the winter months, you see a different side of your favourite summer spots, and you'll even avoid the perennial airport queues. So if you're looking for the perfect way to relax on holiday, read on for a five step stress-busting guide to Lanzarote.

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Lanzarote is quite unlike anywhere else in the Canary Islands and a unique destination for the discerning visitor. Just 80 miles off the coast of Africa, many parts of the Spanish island are like some kind of alien landscape, thanks to its creation by ancient volcanic eruptions. Of course, there are still plenty of beaches, bars and all-inclusive resorts here, but Lanzarote retains a look and feel that is unmatched elsewhere.

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As the start of the summer holidays signals a mass exodus to the beaches and resorts of Europe, the relatively stable Pound and a weaker Euro has meant that British holidaymakers are taking advantage of last minute deals to fly off to the sun.

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There are a lot of different festivals and events that are held within Arrecife and this allows the area to have an impressive calendar of events. There are a lot of notable festivals that are held within this area and one of the liveliest is held during February. A lot of people from all across the world come to this area in order to join in with the various festivities and they use the flights to Arrecife.

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There are a lot of festivals and events that are held within Lanzarote. The town of Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote. A lot of the festivals and events within this area attract a number of people from all across the world and the flights to Arrecife make this easy to do. There are a lot of tourists that plan their holiday around an event that they would like to enjoy.

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The town of Arrecife is home to a wide range of different fiestas and events. A lot of these fiestas and events are popular with people from all across the world and they tend to make use of the flights to Arrecife. One of the biggest events that are held in Arrecife is the fiesta of San Juan.

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During July the island of Lanzarote holds the festival that is known as Fiesta of the Virgin of Carmen. This festival is celebrated on an annual event and it usually takes part on the sixteenth of July. This festival is very popular with both locals and tourists alike and a lot of the tourists that take part in this event tend to make use of the regular flights to Lanzarote. This is a catholic festival that takes place in order to celebrate this patron saint and she was also the protector for sailors and fishermen. This is one of the largest festivals that have been set up to commemorate a patron saint. This festival takes place in the northern part of Tenerife in the resort that is known as Puerto de la Cruz. Every year there is thousands of people that gather on the sea front in order to celebrate this festival.

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Our Lady of Sorrows Festival is a very popular event on the island of Lanzarote and this is annual event. This festival takes place during September and this event mainly focuses on the resort of Mancha Blanca however there are a lot of things that happen all across Lanzarote. This festival has been designed to play homage to the patron for the resort of Mancha Blanca. The patron was known as Virgin de los Dolores and this translates as the Lady of Sorrows, hence the name of the festival. This festival is a religious festival and it includes a church mass, massive craft fair, folkloric festivities and also a religious procession. A lot of the tourists that enjoy taking part in this festival tend to use the cheap flights to Lanzarote.

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The ironman festival that takes place within Lanzarote is a very popular event and this attracts both locals and tourists. A lot of the tourists that travel to this area both to take part and also to enjoy the festival tend to make use of the regular cheap flights to Lanzarote. This festival takes place on an annual basis and it see hundreds of athletes who compete against each other within the resort of Puerto del Carmen. The festival is a one-day event, which includes cycling over one hundred and eighty kilometers, running about forty-two kilometers and swimming just under four kilometers. The main event of this festival sees athletes competing hard against each other in order to win the event. There is a range of parties, fun runs and award ceremonies that are included as part of this festival and there is something to suit all ages, therefore it is a real family event.

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There is a vast amount of different festivals and events that take place within Lanzarote. One of the popular events within this area is Teguise Carnival and this event is popular with both locals and tourists alike. A lot of the tourists that enjoy taking part in this carnival use the regular flights to Lanzarote. This carnival normally takes place during February. This carnival usually starts with birth of the sardine and it finishes with either the burial or burning of the sardine. This carnival is actually very similar to the harvest festival. On the evening prior to the carnival parade there tends to be a band that are based on the back of an open lorry and they play to the crowds that gather to celebrate the start of the festivities. The start of these festivities is also marked by a torch light procession and this is normally held by German people although a wide range of people tend to take part in it.

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The Puerto del Carmen Carnival is a time of revelry and riotous fun and this creates the perfect reason to escape the routine, which is normally followed on a daily basis. This is also a good time to get rid of the daily attire and enjoy some fun. There is a lot of tourists that make the most of the cheap flights to Lanzarote in order to take part in this carnival. This carnival normally starts on Shrove Tuesday. The things that happen as part of this festival varies depending on the individual municipalities, as the activities will vary based on their culture and heritage.

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Between 1730 and 1736 there was volcanic eruptions that took place and these covered about one third of the island of Lanzarote. These eruptions added a lot of lava to the surrounding area and this ruined the agricultural land. The wine growers in this area have utilized this land. The black sand and also the half circle that is produced from volcanic stones preserve the humidity of the earth and this helps to protect the vines from the wind and the sun. There are a lot of people that use the regular flights to Lanzarote in order to enjoy things such as the wineries.

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The Lagomar House Museum is located within the holiday residence that was owned by Omar Sharif who is a Hollywood actor. This house museum is open to the public and it has a fascinating amount of history that people can discover. Over the years the history of this museum has become mythologized across Lanzarote. This museum is open seven days a week from ten in the morning until six in the evening. There are guided tours that start every thirty minutes within this area. This museum is very popular with tourists and a lot of these tourists also make the most of the regular flights to Lanzarote.

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Femes is a small village that is located within Lanzarote and this village is home to Balcon de Femes. The name of this village has been derived from the panoramic views that go down towards the southern part of Lanzarote. This village is part of the resort that is known as Playa Blanca. There is a lot of tourists that make the most of the regular flights to Lanzarote in order to experience what this resort has on offer.

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Cooking within the Canaries is a very simple and straightforward process and this is certainly the case for Fuerteventura. Before this area became popular with tourists it was actually just a hide away, which had a small population. This cuisine within this area is based mainly around vegetables, fresh meat and fish. All of these foods are cooked in a no nonsense way which is practical. There are a lot of tourists that enjoy using the cheap flights to Fuerteventura in order to enjoy the weather and also the local cuisine.

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Safari diving within the Canaries is carried out a number of specialist dive centers and the staff members within these centers are all trained to a very high standard. These dive centers are all committed to delivering a high level of safety and they offer specialist training. The safari dives cater for people of all levels and qualifications, therefore they are suitable for divers of all abilities including non divers, children and also disabled divers. These dive centers are popular with tourists from all around the world and they make use of the regular cheap flights to Canaries.

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The Mirador del Rio in Lanzarote is a very popular attraction with tourists. From this attraction it is possible to get spectacular views of a number of places within the area. The earliest habitats of this island used this as a look out point when Lanzarote was under attack from pirates. During 1898 the Bateria del Rio was erected and used as a base for artillery and was used as a resting place for the canons. They once resided at Castillo de San Gabriel. This attraction is very popular attraction with tourists from all across the world and they make the most of the regular flights to Arrecife.

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This popular attraction that is known as Timanfaya National Park has been created through a series of volcanic lava fields. This location was declared as a World Biosphere Reserve site during 1993 and UNESCO declared this. The landscape within this national park is brownish yellow in color. This landscape was once very fertile and used as agricultural land however the land was devastated when the volcano erupted between 1730 and 1824. The Timanfaya National Park is a very popular attraction with people that come from all around the world and they make the most if the frequent flights to Arrecife.

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The Guinate Tropical Park in Lanzarote is a great day out for all the family, for both the young and older generations of the family. The park is located within forty-five square meters of gardens, lakes and waterfalls. This park is home to one thousand three hundred exotic birds and animals. This bird enclosure covers an area of twenty five thousand meter squared of walk through aviaries. This bird enclosure is the biggest in Europe. This spectacular arena is filled with a stunning range of exotic birds, waterfalls, fish and streams. This area is certainly an attractive place for people that enjoy nature and want to explore the wonderful habitats, which are home to a hundred different species. This park is very popular with tourists from all across the world and they make use of the regular flights to Lanzarote.

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The Canaries are located just off the coast of north-western Africa and this area is good for sun, sand and sea. Another good thing about the Canaries is that it has some spectacular scenery. The nightlife within the canaries is varied therefore there is something available to suit all tastes. There are a lot of people that enjoy cheap regular flights to Canaries every year in order to enjoy the beaches and nightlife.

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Arrecife is a very modern and metropolitan within Lanzarote and it is one place that is certainly worth visiting. Arrecife is home to a very lively port, which has a rich seafaring history and it is rapidly being regenerated. The area of Arrecife is home to about half of the people that live on the island. This areas has a vast amount of shopping, beaches and things to see and do, therefore it is popular with people that make the most of the cheap flights to Arrecife.

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The island of Lanzarote is home to a number of beaches that can truly be classed as un-spoilt and beautiful. The island of Lanzarote is home to about one hundred and fifty five miles of coastline and nineteen miles of this are man made beaches. A lot of the coastline of Lanzarote is home to cliffs that are spectacular and some of these are six hundred meters in height. There are also a lot of headlands that can be classed as impressive and this is formed by lava that flows down into the sea. These beaches and scenery are all very popular with tourists and these people enjoy the cheap regular flights to Lanzarote.

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There is a lot on offer within the Canaries for people that love relaxing on the beach and these beaches are within a number of diverse destinations. The islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are home to golden sandy beaches. The islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife are home to some beaches that are classed as being blue flag. The area of La Palma is home to plunging cliffs, which are dramatic and there is also some quite coves. All of these beaches are very popular with people from all across the world and they enjoy the cheap flights to Canaries.

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The Whale and Dolphin Museum is located within the Puerto Calero part of Lanzarote. This is a very popular attraction and one that you should really not miss when on holiday within this area. When you first enter the resort of Puerto Calero you will notice a massive statue that is made from whalebones. This museum is a very popular attraction with people that make the most of the cheap flights to Lanzarote.

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Famara Beach is located within Arrecife this is a luxurious eight kilometer long beach that is shaped like a horseshoe. This beach is popular with tourists that come to this area from all around the world using the regular flights to Arrecife. This beach is bordered by a mountain range that is six hundred meters in height and this mountain range is known as Risco de Famara. These mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for the beach. The scenery of this beach is spectacular and involves islets that are located just off the coast.

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The popular attraction that is known as LagOmar was built on behalf of the famous actor that was known as Omar Sharif and it was built during the 1970s. LagOmar is one of the most popular restaurants within Lanzarote. This restaurant is located within a small sized village that is known as Oasis de Nazaret and this area has an exclusive collection of villas, which are built into the side of the mountain and they are half way between Teguise and Tahiche. There are a lot of people that enjoy this restaurant whilst on holiday in this area and they also enjoy the regular flights to Lanzarote. This restaurant is a very common stopping place for tourists.

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One of the main attractions within Tenerife is camel riding. It's true to say that not everyone can say that they have ridden one of the worlds favorite humped animals. One of the best places to enjoy a camel ride is at Camel Park and this park is located about ten minutes from the resort of Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. This popular park is located within rural surroundings and you can enjoy a camel ride as well has enjoy spending time with farm animals such as donkeys, ducks, hens, dogs and gray parrots to name a few. A lot of the visitors that enjoy camel riding also make use of the frequent flights to Tenerife.

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The popular attraction that is known as the Wine Museum is one of the oldest cellars that are owned by El Grifo wineries. These cellars were built on top of the volcanic lava that was left by the eruption that happened during the eighteenth century. Reports show that this winery was actually built during 1775 and this actually makes it the oldest winery in the Canaries. This is a very popular attraction with people that enjoy the cheap flights to Lanzarote. The current owners have owned the property since 1880.

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There are a lot of people that feel daunted when it comes to shopping in Arrecife. The town of Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote. There are a lot of one way systems within this town however there is a lot of parking within town. This town has a wide range of different shops that are on offer therefore it is certainly worth going here for a shopping trip. When you are planning to go shopping in this town it is very important to bear in mind that most of the shops will close in the afternoon for siesta. This town is very popular with tourists that enjoy regular flights to Arrecife.

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The Foundation Cesar Manrique is a popular tourist attraction that is a memorial for the late architect and artist and this is who it has been named after. Cesar Manrique was born in Arrecife on the 24th April 1919 and he died in Teguise on the 25th September 1992. There are a lot of tourists that enjoy taking in the sights and history whilst within the area and a lot of people make the most of the regular flights to Arrecife.

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There are an increasing number of tourists that are enjoying all of the fun that is available in Lanzarote and this includes the various different markets that are held within Lanzarote and the surrounding area. These markets are a great place to pick up souvenir items, although there will be people that do not enjoy the experience. There are a lot of people that enjoy regular trips to these markets and they come from all across the world, as they are able to enjoy the frequent flights to Lanzarote.

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If your little ones are too young for a Nintendo but old enough to take their first trip abroad, keeping them occupied on a long flight to Lanzarote or any other sunny destinations can be a tough job.

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There are a vast number of popular tourist attractions in Lanzarote and one of these is the Cactus Gardens. A lot of the tourists that come to this area enjoy the regular flights to Lanzarote. These gardens were the last creation of the late Cesar Manrique and it was not actually finished until 1991. The artist restored the mill during 1973 and this now decorates the limits within the center. The project that this artist undertook involved transforming a volcano that was only partially buried and turning this into a focal point for the center of the gardens.

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The town of Arrecife is the oldest town on the island of Lanzarote and this town is also the capital of the island. Prior to this town being the capital of the island the title belonged to the town of Tequise and this change took place towards the last part of the eighteenth century. The town of Arrecife is the main area for administration and commerce on the island of Lanzarote. This area is very popular with tourist and one reason for this could the frequent flights to Arrecife. The name of this town translates in Spanish to mean reef and this is where the town got its name from and this town has always been very popular.

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People that are looking for an adrenalin rush should head for the north of the island. One of the best places to visit in the north of the island is Mirador Del Rio. The word Mirador translates, as meaning a look out and this is a particular vantage point. This attraction is very popular with tourists and a lot of the tourists that come to this area make the most of the flights to Lanzarote. The Mirador del Rio is a very attractive observation point and it is built over several levels anchored in a cliff face of volcanic lava rock.

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There are a number of big markets that are held in and around Lanzarote. The biggest of these markets is known as Teguise Market and it is a massive event, which is held on a weekly basis. This market is a large cultural and social event as well as a good place to shop. All of the markets that are held in Lanzarote are very popular with tourists and this part due to the frequent flights to Lanzarote.

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Corralejo, in the 17th century, was known mainly for pirates and the smuggling that carried on for several years. It is located in Fuerteventura. Flights to Fuerteventura are frequent from numerous European cities. Corralejo also has an airport, so you can further take a flight to Corralejo.

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Lanzarote is a popular place among tourists and is known worldwide for its natural rock formations created due to ongoing volcanic eruptions. Apart from this, the place boasts of great beaches and beach villas and resorts. Flights to Lanzarote are quite regular and can be booked in advance.

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Lanzarote is known for its museums, beaches and fantastic cultural attractions and several visitors from all over the globe come here to spend their vacation. If you are planning something similar then book your flights to Lanzarote today. One of the places worth seeing in Lanzarote is Mirador del Rio. It is a remarkable architectural achievement and was praised at the time as one of the most stunning and significant new buildings in the world.

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Till the wave of tourism spread through the city of Lanzarote during the early 70s, it was more of an underdeveloped rural town which mainly depended on farming from sea and land. The local economy moved slowly and remained stuck with the basic aim of survival. Today the place has been transformed because of the initiative taken by the locals towards tourism and by making the effort to popularize the region for it while taking pride in the resources and attractions the city possesses. Lazarote can be reached easily by air as there are daily flights to Lanzarote from a number of cities throughout the world.

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Arrecife is probably the only city in Spain that does not really follow any organized pattern of architecture. The same is true of the Spanish people living and working here. It is indeed different among all the other islands around Spain. Several people at Arrecife work or are related to the tourism industry in some way or the other. There are several significant tourist resorts towards both the south and the northern part of the city. Arrecife can be reached by air as there are a number of flights to Arrecife every day from all major locations in the world.

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Lanzarote is well known for its Cactus Garden, Castle of San Jose and azure lake. You can reach Lanzarote by air. There are several cheap flights to Lanzarote from remote as well as nearby countries. There is one more tourist destination that should be visited when you plan a vacation at Lanzarote. It is the Timanfaya National Park. The park is located in Tinajo in Lanzarote and the basic facilities are run by the Director of Conservation.

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Arrecife is known to be one of the oldest of towns in Lanzarote. Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote and also the administrative and commercial centre of Lanzarote. The word Arrecife is Spanish and means reef. The name comes from all the reefs that surround the town along its coastlines. These coastlines too are very popular and you will find a number of tourists taking enjoyable walk along the seaside. While planning your trip during the peak season, make sure you book your flights to Arrecife well in advance.

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Lanzarote is located at the eastern end of the Canary Islands. There are some flights to Lanzarote and further it takes a couple of hours to reach well known areas of the Island. It accommodates a number of long sandy beaches, national parks and excursions through the volcanic ashes. This will urge you to check out the La Cueva de los Verdes that offers the largest volcanic tunnel existing in the entire world.

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Part of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote Island was one of the first islands to be occupied by human civilization. Being an island, sun sand and beaches are obvious attractions of the place and coupled with some interesting events throughout the year, it is an ideal location for a holiday. Flights to Lanzarote land at the Arrecife airport, approximately 10 km from Lanzarote. Apart from sightseeing, there are several activities that you can choose to attend during your holiday.

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International Lanzarote Duathlon is a race conducted at Club La Santa that includes a long run followed by biking and then concluding in a short run. The event is meant for everyone to participate. You can reach Lanzarote for the Duathlon by boarding flights from wherever you are. There are major airlines from Belfast, London, Birmingham and many other places, with several flights to Lanzarote that you can take.

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The yearly carnival is a much awaited event in Arrecife-Lanzarote. Every year the processions are held between 3rd February and 9th March in Arrecife. Arrecife, which also happens to be the capital of the island, is visited by tourists all over the world because of the various festivals celebrated with merriment and enthusiasm. The annual carnival is one of the most famous festivals of the Canary Islands. The festival has been in vogue for a very long time. It is not celebrated only by the residents of the Islands but several tourists across the globe joyfully participate in it.

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If you are a big fan of carnivals, festivals and any forms of parties, then Lanzarote is the place to be. This island hosts a vast number of events for any one calendar year and of course, 2010 is no different. Some of their famous festivities have already occurred, but you can attend those next year if you missed them this year. They are the February carnivals, the festivities for Holy Week at Marchs end, the Day of the Cross celebrations in May, Junes Lanzarotes Corpus Christi celebrations and of course the Heineken Jazz festival which takes place every July.

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Lanzarote's sporting connections are well established. The famous Lanzarote Ironman Triathlon is held there during May every year and athletes use the island as a base for winter training because of its mild weather. During autumn the athletes tend to return to the island and a number of competitive events are organised for them. They are usually open to entry for everyone, so if your fitness is up to standard why not take part?

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For runners, triathletes, and cyclists, summer temperatures in excess of 30 degrees Celsius are not perfect conditions, but neither are the cool, wet and rainy days of a typical British autumn. The island of Lanzarote offers the opportunity of better weather conditions, with autumn rain very rare and average daytime temperatures of between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout September, October and November. Hotels with sports facilities or the specialist Club La Santa are all popular and there are various organised competitive events for athletes to test their fitness.

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Between the 15th and 25th of August, the patron saint of Lanzarote's Capital Arrecife is celebrated in style. During the daytime, much of the activity is concentrated around the El Charco area itself, where traditional island sports such as Canarian sailing and wrestling are celebrated and a new Miss Lanzarote is elected annually. The whole event then culminates in an impressive fireworks display on the main beach promenade on the night of the 25th.

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Spain is famous for its all year round festivals. Though most of them are religiously inclined, they are nevertheless enjoyed by all kinds of people, which is why a great number of flights to Arrecife and other Spanish cities are sold every year. Arrecife is a city in the Canary Islands with unique and colourful festivals. If you are looking for a really great time, San Gines festival is well worth a visit.

Continue reading... San Gines festival in Arrecife

When you feel you have been too hard on yourself and looking for a holiday to release that long built tension, this fiesta will be a good opportunity to let your hair down and mingle with the fun and life-loving locals of Lanzarote.

Continue reading... Nuestra Senora del Carmen fiesta in Lanzarote

Jazz lovers will feel right at home in the Canaries this month, because the Heineken Jazz Festival (also known as Festival Canarias Jazz and Mas Heineken) will be hosted on Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria from 9th to 18th July 2010.

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Lanzarote is just 125 km from the coast of Africa, and like its neighbour, enjoys a dry hot climate with little rainfall. With average midwinter temperatures about 21 C and mid summer temperatures around 29, Lanzarote is a perfect year round destination.

Continue reading... Experience Lanzarote's Landscape

The answer to why Lanzarote is perfect for competitive endurance events is quite simply the fact that it has perfect weather throughout the year. Rain is an almost non-existent event throughout the months of winter, and the summer maintains a perfect heat.

Continue reading... Non-stop adventure Sports in Lanzarote

In May 2009, it was announced that the island of Fuerteventura became one of 22 new sites in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).

Continue reading... Fuerteventura new Biosphere Reserve

The Castle of San Jose on the island of Lanzarote is the unique setting for a series of concerts taking place over a four month period this year.

Continue reading... Lanzarote Museum Concerts

Doesn't that spring breeze make you long to go sailing in the sun? Even if you don't have any sailing experience whatsoever, you can treat yourself to a splendid day on board a catamaran near the Canary Islands. Lanzarote, also known as The Island of Eternal Spring, is famous for its mild climate and the clear blue sea is home to huge shoals of bright fish. Honestly, can you imagine a better place to go sailing?

Continue reading... Catch a Tan on a Catamaran

One major sporting event that always brings attention to the island of Lanzarote, and always fills up its quota of places, is the annual Lanzarote Ironman Triathlon. The event, which acts as a qualifying event for the world famous Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii, has been taking place for the past 18 years.

Continue reading... Lanzarote Builds On Ironman Triathlon Tradition

One of the nicest settings to appreciate art on the island of Lanzarote is the International Museum of Contemporary Art (MIAC). This interesting museum is housed in the old Castle of San Jose and was opened in 1975. The building itself is an unusual semi-circular structure built over 300 years ago to protect the town from invasion from the sea. This castle is situated to the northern side of Arrecife harbour and a similar building, the Castle of San Gabriel, sits on a sea wall at the other end of the town.

Continue reading... Art and Music in March on Lanzarote

Just when you think the carnival celebrations are over on Lanzarote and the streets of Arrecife have returned to normality, then things kick off again in another resort.

Continue reading... More February Celebrations on Lanzarote

Forgive us for mentioning carnival events yet again, but for our travellers to Lanzarote, here is a review of the island's carnival events which kicked off on Saturday the 13th of February. There were also some events in the period leading up to this date including a children's fiesta and a series of plays.

Continue reading... Lanzarote Prepares To Celebrate

For an alternative winter sun getaway why not consider Funchal on the island of Madeira. The typical winter sun locations like Malta, Egypt or the Canary Islands like Tenerife, Gran Canaria or Lanzarote are all popular destinations for those seeking to spend a week or two escaping from the UK winter weather, but the island of Madeira is also a great option.

Continue reading... Funchal For February

The Spanish music style of Flamenco is the kind of music played during traditional dances with performers dressed in stylish costume. The ladies wear long flowing skirts while the men dress in outfits that symbolise the attire normally associated with bullfighting. But in Spain, Flamenco is better known as a form of music rather than a dance. The castanets, or palillos as they are known locally, are small-hand held percussion instruments usually played in pairs.

Continue reading... Shake Out Your Castanets in The Canaries

We've been writing about the forthcoming carnival events in our various holiday destinations for quite a while now. The celebrations in the various resorts are spread over several weeks during February and March, with the majority of the larger events being held on the weekend of 13th and 14th of February.

Continue reading... Carnival - The Big One

There may have been a big freeze across northern Europe at the beginning of January but the attractions for tourists soaking up the sun in Gran Canaria were added to on 8th January when the Canary Islands Music Festival started in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Continue reading... Canary Islands Music Festival Schedule

If you go to the Canary Islands for a winter break, don't be surprised to find the locals with a healthy appetite for watching football. The islands currently have several successful teams, one that competes in the top Spanish League and others that play more locally.

Continue reading... Canaries Football Spotlight

When you fly to Lanzarote the aircraft will arrive at the island's main airport in Arrecife. The airport is conveniently situated midway along the east coast making transfers to most of the island's main tourist hotspots relatively short, in fact as the whole island is only around 35 miles long, transfer distances are rarely more than 20 miles.

Continue reading... Arrecife Carnival on Lanzarote

Discovering that you're one of the top ten contenders in line for Britain's most prestigious sports award might be enough to persuade most people to venture up the motorway to Sheffield. For Jenson Button and Mark Cavendish the journey to the BBC awards night was a little longer, as earlier in the month they were both on the island of Lanzarote getting in some warm weather training.

Continue reading... Sports Celebrities in Lanzarote

One of the more unusual sporting events on Lanzarote this year saw over 700 competitors setting off on the 23rd January from the African coast and racing the 100 miles or so to Lanzarote. The cash prize for the first one home was a healthy 6000 Euros, so competition was fierce with only the very fittest and fastest in with a chance of winning.

Continue reading... Race to Lanzarote

The holiday island of Lanzarote organised a group of marathons with a difference in October 2009, where musical accompaniment was the main feature of running events aimed at athletes of all abilities.

Continue reading... Music Marathon on Lanzarote

Cycling around the roads of Lanzarote may be the choice of professional racing teams for their pre-season training camps or keen amateur cyclists escaping the uncertain conditions of a wet British spring, but Lanzarote has more to offer than just road-based routes.

Continue reading... Mountain Bike Around Lanzarote

Ask anyone to name the islands in the Canaries and most would, without much trouble, come up with the main four islands of Tenerife , Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. After all that's where most of the holiday companies and airline operators provide services for. However there are actually 8 main islands, the others being La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa, the smallest of the inhabited islands of the Chinijo Archipelago off Lanzarote.

Continue reading... La Gomera In The Canaries

Body Boarding or Boogie Boarding is not a new sport, in fact this easier version of surfing is claimed to have been invented in California almost 40 years ago. But don't be fooled, those Californians have a habit of picking an ancient custom and skill, adding a twist and claiming it as their own. The Californian surfboard designer who carved his first body board from a chunk of polystyrene foam was in fact doing exactly what Polynesian natives had done thousands of years earlier to allow them to float and surf the waves around their islands.

Continue reading... Boogie Boarding Lanzarote

While much of Britain still experienced cold, snowy weather and temperatures in Scotland plummeted to as low as minus sixteen, we thought a round up of the weather in our key winter sun destinations would warm you up a little.

Continue reading... Festive Weather Round Up

During January Tenerife hosts the Festival de Musica de Canarias, a celebration of classical music that first started in 1985.

Continue reading... Music Festival in Tenerife

Some of the big sporting events in Lanzarote during 2010 have been announced and are already attracting entries from competitors.

Continue reading... Sport 2010 on Lanzarote

The first weekend of December saw the skies of Tenerife filled with colourful paragliders as the island hosted an international competition.

Continue reading... Paragliders in Tenerife

Once again Gran Canaria briefly became home to over 200 yachts as the fleet for the annual ARC trans-atlantic yacht race assembled in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ahead of the event.

Continue reading... Transatlantic Yachts in Gran Canaria

Lanzarote's Open de Canarias de Ala Delta hang gliding competition took place between the 6th and 12th December this year.

Continue reading... International Hang Gliding on Lanzarote

For many the Christmas period presents the perfect opportunity to take a short break and get away for a little rest and relaxation. For some a cosy chalet in snow covered mountains is the ideal break while others yearn for some warm sunshine. Being only a short flight from the UK, Lanzarote offers the combination of convenience and value for British tourists seeking some warmer weather.

Continue reading... Lanzarote Christmas

Flights to Lanzarote donated by Thomas Cook helped a team of three that triumphed in a charity jail break challenge during November.

Continue reading... Thomas Cook Flights Assist Charity Jailbreak

With the festive season just a few weeks away, plans for getting away for some seasonal sun may be uppermost in the minds of those who prefer to spend the period in a warmer climate.

Continue reading... Christmas Getaway

The islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote are no strangers to the international film industry. Tenerife hosts an international film festival, the next edition of which happens in June 2010 and the islands have also been used numerous times in films such as The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy and also several episodes of Dr Who.

Continue reading... Film Crew in the Canaries

There were two International sporting events that featured on the events calendar of the island of Lanzarote during November.

Continue reading... Lanzarote Sports November

The fifth annual Volta Menorca is a three day off-road mountain bike challenge that was held this year on the 10th, 11th and 12th of October.

Continue reading... Volta Menorca 2009

There were two International sporting events that featured on the events calendar of the island of Lanzarote during November.

Continue reading... Lanzarote Sports November

Once again Gran Canaria briefly becomes home to over 200 yachts as the fleet for the annual ARC trans-atlantic yacht race assembles in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ahead of the event.

Continue reading... Transatlantic Yachts in Gran Canaria

With the Canary Islands being surrounded by Atlantic Ocean you would expect much of their commercial and leisure activities to involve water, but that is not always the case. However during October this year a group of hardy athletes tackled a challenging journey across the waters between two of the islands.

Continue reading... Lanzarote to Fuerteventura Swim

Runners who love wine were able to combine both of their desires on 21st June when Club La Santa on Lanzarote held its first ever Wine Run. The race, over the half marathon distance, took runners through the wine region of the island, providing them with tasting samples en route.

Continue reading... Vintage Run on Lanzarote

The Canary Islands International Jazz Festival was in full swing this year kicking off with a series of great performances where the beach at Telde on Gran Canaria and Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of Tenerife both played host for opening night concerts.

Continue reading... Gran Canaria and Tenerife Open Jazz Festival

The smaller island of Gomera, off the coast of Tenerife hosted its first Gomera Rock festival in August this year.

Continue reading... Tenerife Gomera Rock festival

The main holiday season may be starting to wind down in some mainland European resorts, but the Canary Islands have a year-round season to enjoy.

Continue reading... Events in Lanzarote during August and September

The eastern most island of the Canaries, Lanzarote is a place of spectacular natural beauty. This unspoilt volcanic island will bowl you over with its extraordinary rock formations, mountains, seascapes and desert plains. With so much to enjoy here, Lanzarote is a superb beach break for a relaxing or active holiday.

Continue reading... Lanzarote - Part 1

Extra flights have been added to the schedules at FlyThomasCook which bring greater flexibility for passengers travelling to the island of Lanzarote from Manchester, East Midlands and Gatwick.

Continue reading... Extra Flights to Lanzarote

Visitors to the island of Lanzarote next weekend will have the opportunity to sample the Festival of Arrecife, a series of musical events taking place at different venues around the city on Friday and Saturday.

Continue reading... Lanzarote Festival in Arrecife

Starting on the 3rd of July 2009, the 18th Canaries Jazz Festival kicks off with performances on Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. Acts from all over the world are playing during the week long festival and on the second day concerts are taking place on 4 different islands in the group.

Continue reading... Canaries Jazz Festival

FlyThomasCook will add a new Tuesday flight to its Manchester - Arrecife route that, together with the existing Thursday and Sunday flights, will bring more choice and additional flexibility for people flying to the island of Lanzarote. The additional flight will operate from 4th August until 27th October 2009 inclusively.

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The Canary Islands are rightly proud of their residents and one of them, artist Cesar Manrique, has left a distinct impression on many of the islands but particularly on his home of Lanzarote. Manrique was sadly killed in a car accident in 1992 but his life on the islands has left behind many legacies.

Continue reading... Swim in Style on Tenerife

Club La Santa in Lanzarote is regarded by many as one of the best sports resorts in Europe. It certainly has plenty to offer in terms of facilities and the mild winter climate helps to attract thousands of sports people to the island throughout the year. The club first opened in 1983 and has grown in stature and size consistently ever since, however a recent issue has brought a temporary halt to development work aimed at expanding facilities.

Continue reading... Additional Sports Facilities in Lanzarote

The island of Lanzarote is a great place to relax for many people, but on one long day in May there were plenty of people doing just the opposite. The Lanzarote Ironman triathlon is regarded by many as the toughest triathlon in the world. Besides having to contend with the huge distances and endurance challenges involved, athletes also have to battle against the unique conditions the island throws at them. These normally include the high temperatures and windy conditions that prevail on Lanzarote's volcanic landscape. There is very little in terms of vegetation when you get up onto the higher mountain roads on the island and the wind can feel relentlesss for a tired cyclist.

Continue reading... Lanzarote's Longest Day

Keen to showcase the natural and raw beauty of the their islands, the Canary Islands Tourist Board has sponsored a garden at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. The tourist board responsible for promoting the Canary Island Archipelago is working hard to maintain the strong ties between the island group and visitors from the UK. Tourists from the UK have always formed the majority of visitors to the seven Spanish islands located off the North African coast which include Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

Continue reading... Canaries come to Chelsea

The Lanzarote Ironman event has taken place annually for the past 17 years and has become one of the premier races on the world triathlon calendar. Competitors face a 3.8km sea swim, followed by a 180km bike leg looping around the island's volcanic terrain and finally a gruelling marathon distance run around 4 laps of a course at Puerto del Carmen.

Continue reading... Lanzarote plays host to Sporting Ironmen and Women