There Are Loads Of Lots To See And Do When Staying In Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise lies roughly centrally along the southern coast of Lanzarote, only around a twenty minute trip from the island’s airport and capital in Arrecife. The island’s traditional capital of Teguise is only about fifteen minutes’ drive and is quiet, except during its weekly Sunday market, when many bargains and traditional items are to be discovered.
Costa Teguise did not start life as a traditional village, but is a well built purpose built tourist resort. As such it is well laid out with shopping areas mingled around the various hotels and beaches. As with all of Lanzarote’s buildings, there are no high rise building in sight and a large choice of hotels, villas and apartments.
Diving is possible from the small choice of English speaking PADI and BSAC diving schools, but only really experience dives are carried out as the local playa, Playa Jabillo, at only 5 metres deep is not sufficient for the majority of training. Most dive schools will run customers along to Puerto Del Carmen or for a different kind of dive, along to the lava caves of Mala.
Visit the main beach to find the wind surfing schools and a vast area of sandy beach with the usual amenities and a shopping centre behind it. The fortunate of the hotels in the central area also have direct beach access. There is the only currently completed golf course on the island near to Costa Teguise.
Finding villas to rent in Costa Teguise is commonplace and there are an excellent choice of villas to choose from.
When you are renting a Lanzarote villa there are lots to see and do, as well as the beaches and Timanfaya National Park. The island is easy to see either in a hire car or in organized tours. Take your pick!
A favorite spot to visit, especially for my little one, is the Cactus Garden, created by local artist Cesar Manrique. There are a wide variety of cactus plants on show, well over 1000 species in fact, in this sunken display that can be sheltered from the hottest of the elements. There is also a restored white windmill to visit within the gardens, which also has the site’s café for a welcome refreshment or snack.
Also worth a quick visit is El Golfo, a semi-circular volcanic crater. The crater has been half washed away by the sea, hence not being fully visible, and filled with sea water that has filtered through the black sand that keeps the sea from the crater. The water in the crater has caused a green lagoon, which is the result of the algae thriving in the water and it contrasts spectacularly with the surrounding black sand.
Another favorite, and the target of many coach tours, is the Cave of Los Verdes. These are a complex of underground caves that were left in the lava some 3,000 years ago and were used as shelter to the original population when the pirates of old came sacking. They are well worth a visit, even if only to discover the secret of Lanzarote. You only get to see it by visiting the cave and I’m not about to tell you now!
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A Excursion To Fire Mountain Is Well Worth The Trip When Holidaying In Puerto Del Carmen.
Puerto Del Carmen is sited roughly centrally along the southern coast of Lanzarote, only around a ten minute drive from the island’s airport in Arrecife. Puerto Del Carmen was first a small fishing village and the old harbor remains for visitors to experience and visit the many seafood restaurants. It now encompasses around 6km of beaches, including wide beach expanses and small coves.
There are many sub aqua schools in Puerto Del Carmen for both the learner, the experienced and those wanting to further their diving careers. Both PADI and BSAC are generally recognized and English is spoken at many diving schools. Most schools use the same small bay from which shore entries and harbor entries are available on a range of dives, including a reef with Pink Coral. Motoring further out are the Los Erizos wrecks at a depth of about 20m. A collection of boats sunk to create a reef for divers to experience just outside of the harbor entrance.
If you fancy seeing the different types of sea-life on offer, but don’t want to learn to dive, there is always the yellow submarine tour, which also visits the wrecks. Watch out for the divers watching the submarines go by… There are also cycle hire stores in the main shopping area and a new golf course under construction on the out skirts of the town.
With Lanzarote’s strict planning regulations there are no high rise apartments in the resort. Finding villas Puerto Del Carmen is commonplace and there are an excellent choice of villas available.
If you are looking for places to visit when you have booked a villa in Lanzarote to help you escape from the beach, then going to Timanfaya Volcano Park is a must and probably top of your list if it is your first visit to the island.
Your trip will take you first to the car park at the visitor centre. The journey through the park is the start of the experience. It is described as being a lunar scene and that is truly the im pression that you do get as you watch fields of solidified volcanic lava that have been untouched since they were laid down. The area is now a protected park to help preserve this landscape.
Once you reach the car park at the top of the visitor center there are plenty of uniformed guides to entertain you. They will show how a bucket of water emptied down into a bore hole erupts seconds later as steam, heated surprisingly quickly just by the heat of the rocks below the ground. Another favorite show is to push some brushwood into the ground and then it is pulled out burning moments later. Again, this is just the heat of the ground.
The visitor centre also houses a fairly unusual restaurant There are no conventional ovens. Instead the food is cooked from the heat given off by a hole in the rocks. The demonstrations of the heat given off from the subterranean rocks are certainly varied!
There is also a guided coach tour from the visitor center that shows tourists a little more of the area and the rock formations. All of this makes Timanfaya, Fire Mountain, well worth a visit!
Visiting The Costa Del Sol In A Hire Car
Over the entire Costa Del Sol region there is plenty of choice in Villas in Costa Del Sol and for a good choice look no further than a Villa in Casares. But what is there to when you are there?
The best way to get around the Costa del Sol is by car, as this permits you the freedom to visit the different towns and villages as and when you desire, without needing to rely on public transport.
Here is some tips to just a few of the cultural and historical attractions surrounding Costa del Sol that you can visit during your holiday:
The city of Malaga should be the first stop for any culture lover visiting the Costa del Sol. Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga in 1881 and you can visit the house in which he was born, the Casa Natal de Picasso, which is found in the Plaza del Merced. The three-storey building contains personal items belonging to the Picasso family together with examples of Picasso’s prints, ceramics and graphic art. There is also a extensive collection of works by more contemporary artists.
A few minutes walk from the Casa Natal de Picasso is the Museo Picasso Málaga (Picasso Museum), opened in 2003. It is housed in the 16th century Palacio de Buenavista and has 12 permanent exhibition galleries where you can view paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics by Picasso. The museum also holds regular temporary exhibitions. If you’re a history buff, you’ll also be in for a treat on the lower ground floor, as you’ll be able to see the preserved Roman and Phoenician ruins discovered when the museum was being built.
Other Costa del Sol attractions that you can view if you stop off in Malaga during your Costa del Sol holiday include Malaga’s historic fortress, the Alcazaba, and the 14th century Gibralfaro Castle.
If architecture is your interest, make sure that you make time to visit Fuengirola. Getting around Costa del sol is easy if you try car hiring and Fuengirola and is about a half hour drive from Malaga and has a rich history.
Over the centuries it has been settled in by the Romans, Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Arabs and its architecture displays many influences and archaeologists have uncovered some special ruins and artefacts there. The Roman sculpture known as “Venus of Fuengirola” is the most famous artefact to have been discovered in Fuengirola. You can view this, along with many other artefacts, in the town’s Museo de Historia (Museum of History).
You can also use a Costa del Sol hire car to get to the edge of the town to visit the Castillo de Sohail. This now restored castle dates back to the 11th century and is open to the public. It is also used as a location for theatrical performances and festivals.
Perhaps Malaga province is best known for its whitewashed towns, but climb higher to find the more traditional and pretty ones. In the hills you will find delightful pueblos. Some bear the name of ‘Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos’, and you can find up to 60 in total. If you are not staying in Casares then it is well worth the journey to the area.
For a brief tour take in Casares, travelling via Manilva on the MA 539, the Gaucin road. Or from Bahia Casares and past the complex of Casares Del Sol . Casares rises dramatically from a gorge. The view from the top of the village looking over the houses is breathtaking and is one of the most photographed villages in Spain!
On the steep approach road you will see viewpoints from where in the right conditions you can watch peregrine falcons and kestrels soaring on thermals.
Casares is steeped in history and has Roman and Moorish influences. At the top is a Moorish Fort. The museum, albeit small is well worth a visit. Watch for the metal gate in the churchyard from where captive soldiers from the Spanish civil war were reputedly thrown unceremoniously into the gorge.
From the peak of Casares one can see the loft heights of the Sierra Bermeja and in the other direction the valley of the Rio Genal.
Casares is best approached by foot heading down from the top of the village by the Restaurant La Terraza. The food and wine is excellent, but you will have to pay tourist prices. Park your vehicle either by a bar or at the car park on the bend, (you will see the Casares dust cart parked there) and walk down one of the footpaths that lead into the village.
On the way down wonder at the way the locals have adapted. For example they have placed bench seats out with the ‘up slope’ legs cut short so that one sits level whilst resting!
Pause awhile in the main square, Plaza de España. Visit the statue of Blas Infante, named to commemorate the Andalucía Nationalist Leader executed at the start of the civil war by Franco’s rebels. His birthplace in Calle Carrera now serves as a museum and tourist office.
There is a well rewared steep climb to the old fortress (the base of the walls are Moorish but above head height is dated after 1500), and Iglesia de la Encarnación church 1400 feet above sea level for dramatic views. The church built in 1505, last used in 1845 and damaged in the Civil war 1936-39 is presently being lovingly restored.
To find it follow the narrow road near to the Virgin del Rosario chapel. Visit on a clear day and you may well be rewarded with a view of the African coast and Gibraltar.
Not far from the church is the Hermitage of Vera Cruz with its domed alcove which may have been an altar room. Look for the bullet holes! During the civil war captured enemies were hurled to their deaths. Look out across the gorge looking right of Restaurant la Teraza, a simple iron cross marks and remembers yet another civil hurling site.
During the summer months Casares hosts outdoor entertainment which is completely free of charge. In the last two years we have spent delightful time with friends watching Argentian and Russian dance troupes. Watch for announcements in the local papers or ask at the tourist office. The village is lit all night in coloured lights and makes for a wonderful backdrop.
On the Gaucin road you will see approximately one mile away from a small track through farm land. This was once the main route to Jimena and San Martin. It is bump so drive slowly and you will eventually arrive at ruined sections of wall which are the remains of the Iberian and Roman town of Lacipo. Founded in the 2nd century BC its wealth was built on live oil, but sadly it declined in 2nd century AD.
There is plenty of suitable rental properties in which to stay to tour the area, stay at Casares Villas or Mijas Costa.
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When you are renting a private villa in Lanzarote there are lots to see and do, not just the beaches and Timanfaya National Park. The island is easy to explore whether in a hire car or in organized tours. Take your pick!
A favorite location to visit, especially for my little one, is the Cactus Garden, designed by local artist Cesar Manrique. There are a wide selection of cactus plants on show, well over 1000 species in fact, in this sunken garden that can be sheltered from the hottest of the elements. There is also a restored white windmill to visit within the gardens, which also has the site’s café for a welcome refreshment or snack.
Also worth a quick visit is El Golfo, a semi-circular volcanic crater. The crater has been half erroded by the sea, hence not being fully visible, and filled with sea water that has filtered through the black sand that keeps the sea from the crater. The water in the crater has created a green lagoon, which is the effect of the algae thriving in the water and it contrasts spectacularly with the surrounding black sand.
Another favorite, and the destination of many coach tours, is the Cave of Los Verdes. These are a complex of underground caves that were left in the lava some 3,000 years ago and were used as shelter to the original population when the pirates of old came stealing. They are well worth a visit, even if only to uncover what the secret is of Lanzarote. You only get to discover it by visiting the cave and I’m not about to tell you now!
Puerto Del Carmen is sited roughly centrally along the southern coast of Lanzarote, only around a short journey from the island’s airport and capital in Arrecife. Puerto Del Carmen started off life as a small fishing village and the old harbor remains for visitors to explore and visit the many seafood restaurants. It now encompasses around six kilometers of beaches, including wide beach expanses and small coves.
There are many diving schools in Puerto Del Carmen for both the learner, the experienced and those wanting to further their diving log book. Both PADI and BSAC are generally accepted and English is spoken at many diving schools. Most schools use the same small bay from which shore entries and harbor entries are available on a range of dives, including a reef with Pink Coral. Motoring further out are the Los Erizos wrecks in about 60 feet of water. A collection of boats sunk to create an artificial reef for divers to visit just outside of the harbor entrance.
If you fancy seeing the variety of sea-life on offer, but don’t want to enter the water, there is always the yellow submarine tour, which also visits the wrecks. Look out for the divers watching the submarines go by… There are also cycle hire stores in the main shops and a new golf course under construction on the out skirts of the town.
With Lanzarote’s strict planning laws there are no high rise hotels in the resort. Finding Puerto Del Carmen Villas is commonplace and there are an excellent choice of villas available.
If you are looking for places to visit when you have booked a villa in Lanzarote to rent to help you escape from the beach, then going to Timanfaya Volcano Park is a must and could be top of your list if it is your first visit to the island.
You will first drive to the car park at the visitor centre. The journey through the park is an experience. It is described as being a lunar scene and that is truly the feeling that you do get as you look at fields of solidified volcanic lava that have been untouched since they were laid down. The area is now a protected park to help preserve this landscape.
Once you arrive at the car park at the top of the visitor center there are plenty of uniformed guides to entertain you. They will show how a bucket of water emptied down into a bore hole erupts seconds later as steam, heated surprisingly fast just by the temperature of the rocks below the ground. Another favorite show is to push some brushwood into the ground and then it is pulled out burning not long later. Again, this is just the heat of the rocks.
Also within the visitor centre is a fairly unique restaurant. There are no standard ovens. Instead the food is cooked from the heat given off by a hole in the rocks. The demonstrations of the heat given off from the subterranean rocks are certainly varied!
There is also a guided coach tour from the visitor center that shows tourists a little more of the area and the rock formations. All of this makes Timanfaya, Fire Mountain, worthy of a visit!
Costa Teguise can be found roughly centrally along the southern coast of Lanzarote, only around a short drive from the island’s airport in Arrecife. The island’s traditional capital of Teguise is only about 10 to 15 minutes’ drive and is quiet, except during its weekly Sunday market, when many bargains and traditional items are to be discovered.
Costa Teguise is not a traditional village, but is a well planned purpose built tourist resort. As such it is well laid out with shopping areas mingled around the various beaches and hotels. As with all of Lanzarote’s buildings, there are no high rise building in sight and a large choice of hotels, villas and apartments.
Diving is possible from the handful of English speaking PADI and BSAC diving schools, but only really try out dives are carried out as the local playa, Playa Jabillo, at only 15 feet deep is not sufficient for the majority of training. Most dive schools will run divers along to Puerto Del Carmen or for something totally different, along to the lava caves of Mala.
The main beach has wind surfing schools and a vast area of sandy beach with the usual amenities and a shopping centre behind it. Many of the hotels in the central area have the benefit of direct beach access. The only currently completed golf course on the whole of Lanzarote is located near to Costa Teguise.
Finding a villa to rent in Costa Teguise is commonplace and there are an excellent choice of villas to choose from.
If you are going to renting a Lanzarote villa in the near future you might be wondering about where to visit when you are there. Well, the capital city of Lanzarote is Arrecife and that is an excellent idea.
Arrecife is a lively port city that took over from Teguise as the Island’s capital. It is sited on the south coast of the island, nestled between Costa Teguise and Puerto Del Carmen. Arrecife is also the home to the island’s airport and a slight diversion on the way to Puerto Del Carmen will give aircraft enthusiasts an excellent treat as they can stand almost at the end of the runway and, dependent on wind direction, have the airplanes passing low level over their heads as they take off or land.
Arrecife is home to half of Lanzarote’s inhabitants and the location of Lanzarote’s only multi story building. From miles around the island’s only high rise building can be seen as a giant over the city. Cesar Manrique’s vision for the protection of the island stopped the building of any more such buildings and for decades this hotel, the Arrecife Gran Hotel, was a mere shell mid construction as authorities debated completion or destruction.
As previously mentioned, the traditional capital was Teguise, some siz miles further inland. This was chosen as protection from the regular pirate raids of old and was the capital of the island for 4 and a half centuries. It was only in the mid 1800s, when the importance of the port was recognized for the seafaring trade that the capital status was moved to Arrecife.
This piratical history is still remembered today as there are two castles protecting the harbour. Although, these days they mainly stand and watch the biggest fishing fleet in the Canaries setting to sea and returning with their catch.
Lanzarote’s most southerly and most westerly tourist resort is Playa Blanca. It is also a younger resort than Puerto Del Carmen and Costa Teguise and there is some building work still in progress, but many visitors still find it quieter than its two earlier resorts. It is just under 40km from the island capital of Arrecife and a little over 20 miles from the airport.
Playa Blanca came about from a fishing village and more recently became the embarkation point for the ferry to near by Fuerteventura. There is even a rumour that the harbour will be altered to take in cruise ships to attract in more visiting tourists.
The Playa Blanca coastline consists of a 9 km wide bay, split into 3 smaller bays, including the best known of the 3 bays, Papagayo. This has the effect of creating neat beaches with white sand that are safe for swimming and soaking up the sun’s rays. Scuba diving is also possible with the English speaking dive centres that are around. Although the aquatic life is differs little from the whole of Lanzarote, diving over the white sands does make an unusual difference.
There are plenty of restaurants and shopping opportunities in Playa Blanca, but nightlife is said to be a little tamer than its sister resorts near to the island’s capital. Most of the accommodation in Playa Blanca consists of holiday villas rather than hotels and apartments and there is a large variety to choose from. Finding Playa Blanca Villas is commonplace and there are an excellent choice of villas available.
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When you are renting a Apartment in Casares Del Sol you might like to visit the attractive mountain villages running between the Rio Guardiaro and the its tributary the Genal. The Ronda to Algecciras road is well worth the trip for the white town addicts. Although the route boasts 15 pubelos blancos (white villages), most are in fact quite small, with places like Alpandeire shrinking over the last few years to just 200 or so inhabitants. The small towns such as Alpandeire and Benarraba speak of their Berber past. Chesnut farming is where all of these little villages derive their living.
The larger towns such as Montejaque and Benajan are most famous for their tinned pork products.
Perhaps worthy of a day or half day visit in its own right is one of Andalucia’s most dramatically positioned pueblos blancos, Arcos de la Frontera. Balanced on a rocky ridge, its whitewashed houses and stone castle walls stopping abruptly as a vertical cliff face plunges down to the fertile valley of the river Guadalete below.
The town enjoyed settlement in Neolithic, Bronze Age, Tartessian, Phoenician and Roman periods although it is reputed its time under the Moors was one of its most successful. For the settler plentiful water and the pueblo’s defensive position were the main attraction.
Due to its exceptional architecture and impressive location 1962 saw the pueblo declared a historic-artistic monument. The original town is a maze of cobbled streets that lead up to the castle, the Castillo de los Arcos. From there one can see fantastic views over the town and the rolling plain below.
Today Arcos’s population circa 28,000 is split between the old town and the newer town. For the old town follow Cuesta Bel?n up the hill. In the centre of the old town is the cobbled Plaza de Cabildo. There is a good viewpoint, however watch out as there is a 500 foot high foot drop!
One of the memorable images of the pueblo is Calle Maldonaldo and Calla Cuna, both are lined with lovely buildings built by the 18th-century wealthy citizens and covered by traditional Spanish grilled windows.
The pueblo enjoys its culinary history and Tapas bars can be found in the old town huddled around the central Callej?n de las Monjas. An excellent example is the cave-like bar Meson El Patio. If celebrating a birthday try perhaps El Convento on Marques de Torresoto, a 17th-century palace. For the best views in Arcos have a drink on the terrace at Parador on Plaza del Cabildo.
Arcos benefits from the Guadalete river which is lined with orange and olive groves. If you want a swim in hot weather visit the reservoir, the Lago de Arcos, part a protected area.
There are plenty of suitable Costa Del Sol Villas in which to stay to tour the area, select from Casaras, Calahonda, Mijas Costa, Benahavis or Benalmadena.
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A fishing trip can be quite expensive, just like any other vacation. If you plan ahead at least a few months you will be able to save some money. Given some extra time will help you figure the best way of organizing your trip.
Once you have decided what kind of water you want to fish in, you will be able to make some decisions regarding the fishing gear you will need. Freshwater and saltwater are the two types of fishing you can take part in. Doing some market research at this stage is always a very good idea as it helps you to make the best decisions.
Close To Home Fishing Trips
If you are short on money, but you want to have a day or two fishing while on vacation, you should consider staying locally. With so many and ocean access, you have a variety of choices that make it possible to drive there and not have to waste money on expensive hotels or cabins.
Do some investigating and see if there are any lakes locally that may be suitable for you. Should you live close to the ocean, this could be another option if you like the idea of fishing in the surf.
Not everyone wants to spend their whole vacation fishing. In this case a day trip to a local location may be sufficient.
For those of you that want to spend a few extra days fishing there are a few good options. Perhaps you can find a comfortable yet cheap local motel to stay in. Think of what you will save on gas by staying at a nearby motel.
If you have limited time available for fishing, then consider a local option. After doing your research, you may be pleasantly surprized to discover many great local fishing spots you never knew existed.
Lower costs are not the only benefits of a local destination. You also get to see more local landscape and gain more knowledge about the area in which you live. You can always make a repeat visit if you really enjoyed the local spot you chose.
Another factor to consider is the type of fish that can be caught in the area you choose. If you are particular about this then you need to do some research to ensure that your needs can be met. Do not forget that the kind of fishing equipment you need will often depend on the type of fish you are trying to catch.
Organizing a Group Fishing Trip
Getting agreement on how to plan a fishing vacation is essential if you are going as a group:
You can start making reservations as soon as you have all reached agreement on where you will be vacationing. Use your bargaining power to get the best possible prices for your hotel room or cabin. You can ease the burden of payments by arranging to stagger your payments to suit the group.
As it gets closer to the date of the trip send all members a reminder of the important details they need to know. Keeping in touch will instill a sense of anticipation and ensure that everything is in place when the big day finally arrives.
The chances of everyone in the group having a good time on the fishing trip will be greatly increased if you plan ahead. All that remains now, is to relax and look forward to catching that elusive big one.
If you are looking for attractions to visit when you have booked a villa in Lanzarote to help you escape from the beach, then starting with Timanfaya Volcano Park is a must and probably top of your list if it is your first visit to the island.
You will first drive to the car park at the visitor centre. The journey through the park is amazing. It is described as being a lunar scene and that is honestly the feeling that you do get as you gaze across fields of solidified volcanic lava that have been untouched since they were laid down. The area is now a protected park to help preserve this landscape.
When you arrive at the car park at the top of the visitor center there are an abundance of uniformed guides to entertain you. They will show how a bucket of water emptied down into a bore hole erupts seconds later as steam, heated unbelievably quickly just by the heat of the rocks below the ground. Another favorite show is to push some brushwood into the ground and then it is pulled out burning moments later. Again, this is just the heat of the rocks.
The visitor centre also houses a fairly unusual restaurant There are no powered ovens. Instead the food is cooked from the heat given off from a hole in the rocks. The demonstrations of the heat given off from the subterranean rocks are certainly varied!
There is also a guided coach tour from the visitor center that shows tourists a little more of the area and the rock formations. All of this makes Timanfaya, Fire Mountain, well worth a visit!
When you are renting an apartment in Lanzarote there are lots to see and do, as well as the beaches and Timanfaya National Park. The island is easy to get around whether in a hire car or in organized tours. Take your pick!
A favorite location to visit, especially for my daughter, is the Cactus Garden, designed by local artist Cesar Manrique. There are a wide selection of cactus plants on show, well over 1000 species in fact, in this sunken garden that can be sheltered from the hottest of the elements. There is also a restored white windmill to visit within the gardens, which also houses the site’s café for a welcome refreshment or snack.
Also worth a quiet visit is El Golfo, a semi-circular volcanic crater. The crater has been half washed away by the sea, hence not being visibly chopped, and filled with sea water that has filtered through the black sand that keeps the sea from the crater. The water in the crater has formed a green lagoon, which is caused by the algae thriving in the water and it contrasts spectacularly with the surrounding black sand.
Another favorite, and the target of many coach tours, is the Cave of Los Verdes. These are a complex of underground caves that were formed in the lava some 3,000 years ago and served as shelter to the original inhabitants when the pirates of old came sacking. They are well worth a visit, even if only to uncover the secret of Lanzarote. You only get to discover it by visiting the cave and I’m not about to tell you now!
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