Lanzarote Guidebook is researched and written by long term island residents. Which means that it provides readers with the real inside track to the island. And it is published every quarter. Ensuring that information is always accurate and up to date.

The new Spring 2009 edition is packed with useful information for visitors. Along with some fantastic pictures of the island from local photographer James Mitchell. And can be downloaded for free at www.lanzaroteguidebook.com.

Lanzarote Guidebook contains comprehensive information about all of the island’s resorts, towns and places. Including maps, restaurant and accommodation recommendations and sightseeing tips. As well as detailed information about where to find the best beaches on the island. An introduction to the works of the island born artist and architect Cesar Manrique. And a guide to all of the islands many attractions.

In addition Lanzarote Guidebook contains a handy Essentials section. Providing useful information on details such as bank opening times, hiring a car, driving on the island, duty free allowances, shop opening hours and a list of emergency contact numbers.

This indispensable guide is published in a handy and portable A5 format and is distributed free to tourists on the island via car hire companies, hotels and private villas.

Visitors to the Lanzarote Guidebook website will also find even more in-depth and detailed information about the island online. Where they can catch up on all of the latest island news, check live weather reports and use in-depth climate information to work out when best to visit. The site even features a Tourist Advice Line, which allows visitors to ask specific questions direct – along with interactive island maps.

Lanzarote Guidebook also features a large selection of over 300 apartments and holiday villas. Along with links to the leading low cost flight operators to the island. Enabling visitors to construct their own holiday online.

More Information:
Nick Ball
nick@lanzaroteguidebook.com
0034 660 121717

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Today – Lanzarote is best known for the 300 plus volcanoes that dot the landscape. Whilst the Timanfaya Volcano Park is the island’s leading tourist attraction. Welcoming close to one million visitors every year.

The landscape at Timanfaya is often likened to the surface of the moon. And apparently Apollo astronauts were shown pictures of the park prior to their lunar missions.

Visitors are greeted by a scene of utter devastation – as mile after mile of twisted lava shapes and spent volcanoes extends into the distance. But Timanfaya has its own unique and awe inspiring beauty – as the landscape here looks very much like how our planet must have appeared when first formed many millions of years ago.

During the 1970´s Lanzarote faced another kind of burial. As property developers and hotel chains eyed the island greedily. Hoping to replicate their recent successes on the Spanish Costas. Where they had submerged swathes of land beneath a sea of hotels and apartment complexes.

Lanzarote looked set to share a similar fate. But the island was saved by a local artist called César Manrique. Who was determind to preserve Lanzarote´s natural beauty and integrity intact.

Working in close tandem with his friend Pepin Ramirez – who was also head of the island government at this time – Manrique fought and won. Securing a ban on all high rise construction. Whilst also successfully outlawing advertising hoardings.

As a result Lanzarote today remains largely unspoiled. Despite its popularity as a tourist destination. With the three main resorts all carefully contained.

Manrique also sought to do more than just preserve the island´s scenery though. As he also created a series of unique tourist attractions. Such as the Jameos del Agua and the Mirador del Rio. Where he fused art with nature In order to illustrate that there were alternatives to the water parks and golf courses dominating in other Spanish sun spots.

In 1994 Manrique´s efforts were rewarded. As Lanzarote became the first island in the world to be declared a UNESCO protected biosphere.

Holidays In Lanzarote
The island is serviced by all of the leading UK tour operators such as Thomson and Thomas Cook. As well as leading low cost operators such as Monarch and easyJet. With flights to Lanzarote starting from around £180 return.

The best hotels in Lanzarote are located in the south of the island. In Lanzarote´s newest resort of Playa Blanca. And whilst this is a year round holiday destination the best time to visit is either October or November. When the Trade Winds have died down a little and there are fewer tourists on the island.

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