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Lanzarote´s Scenic Wonders And Top Attractions

Whilst Lanzarote has traditionally been linked with package holidays a growing number of independent travellers are now visiting the island.  Lured by cheaper flights, great weather and some seriously spectacular scenery, as Lanzarote is home to an abundance of wonderful natural attractions many of which were forged during the massive volcanic eruptions that rocked the island during the 1730´s.

Tourists have been flocking to the fourth largest of the Canary Islands ever since the package holiday industry first took off in the 1970´s.  And Lanzarote continues to attract millions of visitors today.  Many of whom like nothing more than basking in the sun, which shines all year round here.  This prompts plenty of visitors away from  their Lanzarote holiday villas for a day or two to see what the island has to offer.

Visitors looking to explore the island in greater detail will appreciate the work of Manrique Cesar who sought to create a collection of unique tourist attractions that would provide a worthy alternative to the many golf courses and water theme parks that are so prevalent elsewhere in Spain.For example sites such as the Jameos del Agua, which embodied his desire to fuse art with nature.

Choosing what to do or where to go when you are here can be daunting but your shortlist should include:

Parque Tropical; Parque Tropical is located in the north of the island at the base of Mount Corona, an extinct volcano and the highest point of the island, close to the Famara Cliffs. The views here are simply spectacular. The park has an outstanding variety of birds totalling close to 300 species, including Ostriches, Flamingos, Cranes and Hornbills to name but a few. or maybe El Bosque, Lanzarote has its own wood called El Bosque and which can be found in the north of the island.  Although it is very difficult to track down as it isn’t marked on many local maps and signposts are non existent.  So ensuring that this remains a spot largely reserved for the use of the locals who love to come up here at weekends on holidays for BBQ´s and social gatherings.

If the above recommendations don’t suit your style perhaps try The Cactus Garden. Another fine example of the work of Cesar Manrique. Here he has taken a disused quarry which he used as the foundation for this particular project. The result is spectacular display reminiscent of a roman amphitheatre populated not with crowds of people but with an amazing display cacti (including one very man made one). A gentle wander around the garden is very relaxing and if part of a tour Jameos Del Agua is only down the road to 

Additional tourist info Lanzartote places of interest is available here.

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