Lanzarote has something of a split personality. As although this popular Canary Island welcomes millions of tourists every year the main holiday resorts are all concentrated in the south. Leaving the north of the island largely undeveloped. A result of local laws governing development that have created an island of two distinct halves. Lanzarote´s two separate faces become obvious when you begin to tour the island. All of the accommodation such as Lanzarote holiday villas, hotels, apartments are concentrated in the three main holiday resorts. Whilst the northern half is largely the preserve of local residents. And where agriculture still plays a very prominent role. For travellers there are a number of independent websites featuring a whole host of holiday villas in Lanzarote so finding a place to stay is a breeze.
Driving from the largest resort of Puerto del Carmen tourists need to join the LZ1 which takes them past the airport at Arrecife before joining the ring road or circunvalacion, which skirts past the working capital of Arrecife. Before heading towards the junction with Tahiche which is essentially the gateway to the north. Here tourists will also find the former home and studio of the artist César Manrique, who built this incredible property over five bubbles in the lava flow and which is well worth a visit.
After exploring the César Manrique Foundation there are two routes to choose from. One of these goes in the direction of Tahiche, which was the capital of the island until 1852 and which as a result boasts loads of great old architecture. Whilst the other option basically skirts the coast until reaching the atmospheric former fishing village of Arrieta. Which is the best beach spot on this part of the island. This is also a good place to enjoy lunch as there are two decent restaurants right on the beach here.
If you are simply interested in a beach vacation then chances are that you will miss out on most of the islands attractions as being in the north a little travelling will be required.
If you haven’t booked a car then there is a good availability of tours and excursions to the northern part of the island , which is hardly surprising as this is where most of Lanzarote’s attractions will be found.
By contrast the south is very arid and offers little in the way of vegetation. But it still has some beautiful scenery in the form of the islands volcanic region. Which was created in the 18th century and which is home to hundreds of now dormant volcanoes and twisted lava fields.
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