Things to do in Lanzarote?
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We’re off to Lanzarote in a few days time. Never been before, but have been to Tenerife a few times.
We’re generally having a chill holiday sitting around the pool (rented villa in Playa Blanca) etc, but we would like to do the odd day out to explore a bit. Can anyone recommend things to do in Lanzarote?
We’re generally having a chill holiday sitting around the pool (rented villa in Playa Blanca) etc, but we would like to do the odd day out to explore a bit. Can anyone recommend things to do in Lanzarote?
Fun Bus said:
For some food, head to El Golfo and the restaurant on the sea front - try and time it for sunset, you'll not be disappointed. Be careful though, it can get expensive! There is also a green pool (naturally occurring) near the restaurant which acted as a back drop for a film - can't remember which one!
There are also some companies that do beach buggy safaris which are pretty good.
Went to the Omar Sharif house yesterday + el golfo. The Sharif house was quite odd. Such a small house given thesize of the grounds and the way it was built. Well worth the cost though.There are also some companies that do beach buggy safaris which are pretty good.
El golfo was a nice way to round the day off. A nice drive through the lava fields (which always amaze me at how inhospitable that are), and then exploring el golfo. We stopped off a few other points around the cliffs.
Its a pity people come to places like this and don't properly visit. In the cave trip we were the only English people there, and at the sharif house there were about 4 families walking around.
Talking to the villa owners (when they came to clean the pool) they said that all inclusive deals are killing the island. People would rather sit in their complex consuming "free" beer and chips.
Did the national park yesterday, well worth the 9 euros entry.
The day before was a bit of a disappointment. My son and I went karting again. We've been karting for years as we live 5 minutes from buckmore park. We drive 3-4 times per year in all weathers.
On our first session my son missed the 1 lap signal (hand signal rather than flag) so ended up doing an extra lap before coming in.
The marshal was very aggressive towards him and said he was too inexperienced so would be downgrading our remaining 5 prepaid sessions to the slow karts! This was based on one spin during the whole session, in which loads of other people also spun.
Instead of dropping to slow karts I went back to the counter and demanded our money back (they have a no refund policy).
They eventually did refund us but it was a long trek and a day wasted for about 10 minutes on track
I think I'll stick to more professional circuits in future.
The day before was a bit of a disappointment. My son and I went karting again. We've been karting for years as we live 5 minutes from buckmore park. We drive 3-4 times per year in all weathers.
On our first session my son missed the 1 lap signal (hand signal rather than flag) so ended up doing an extra lap before coming in.
The marshal was very aggressive towards him and said he was too inexperienced so would be downgrading our remaining 5 prepaid sessions to the slow karts! This was based on one spin during the whole session, in which loads of other people also spun.
Instead of dropping to slow karts I went back to the counter and demanded our money back (they have a no refund policy).
They eventually did refund us but it was a long trek and a day wasted for about 10 minutes on track
I think I'll stick to more professional circuits in future.
Found a bit of a hidden gem yesterday. I was reading an article in the local magazine that mentioned that one of the new Dr Who episodes was filmed at volcan del cuervo.
Its a volcano with public access to the crater. Its not signposted at all, and there is just a small area for parking with a 2k hike to the crater. The "peak" is quite short, probably only 100m, but on one side there is a access down into the crater itself.
It looks like a proper volcano and was a fantastic place to visit. Probably the highlight of the visit for me.
Again we were one of very few people there, probably 4 cars when we arrived and only one other when we left.
Its a volcano with public access to the crater. Its not signposted at all, and there is just a small area for parking with a 2k hike to the crater. The "peak" is quite short, probably only 100m, but on one side there is a access down into the crater itself.
It looks like a proper volcano and was a fantastic place to visit. Probably the highlight of the visit for me.
Again we were one of very few people there, probably 4 cars when we arrived and only one other when we left.
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