06 Dec 2016 00:32
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Earlier this season, I devoted Four months hopping around the Canarian archipelago. A very wonderful journey, so many adventure available, lots of breathtaking shores to see, stumbling out of bed in unique peaceful resort day after day. So stunning, yet this requires a large amount of preparation and as well , organisation! It isn’t all arranged for you. You make your unique journey and prepare your unique route! Luckily the Canarian archipelago isn’t that gigantic that people can be lost there instantly. My favourite in all was Lanzarote. It’s a charming little destination with outstanding people. It's its personal manner of doing things as the rest of the islands have. You can forget your life if you are here. Lanzarote is indeed so distinct remote and lonesome to live on. You might have an amazing holiday there with all the water amusement and then trips about the island. I wanted to share some things that I learned in the process to help with all the preparation and just generally being traveler. Many are easy, but when you feel like a million miles away from home, you can not find any hot-spot and you have hardly some cash with you, minor ideas will feel like lifesavers! In The island the only thing you will need is going to be sunscreen to deal with the scorching sunshine. The weather is generally sun-drenched so when it is raining the life goes to a halt there. Residents stay at home close the doorway and windows and looking forward to the rainfall to leave.The island of lanzarote is known as a breezy island. You are likely to earliest notice it once your airplane gets ready for making a landing. The north of the island is a little more breezy compared to the south. If you are not able to bear the fine sand in your trainers and face make sure you get closer to the bottom of the island. Puerto del carmen is a scorching and bright destination any time of the season to enjoy with bars and eateries to go out.
Playa blanca also is a charming spot for all of the holidaymakers featuring its outstanding panorama and slow paced life. It is the favorite place for the families and people looking for a bit more slow paced holiday break. The island only and best jazz pub the Blue Note is likewise located here which tells quite a lot with regards to folks that come here as well.
Costa Teguise is the windiest them all and windsurfers enjoy this a lot. If you aren’t into jazz or giant celebrations then this is certainly your place for being on a getaway. You will find resort hotels, flats, cafes and eating places of any sort to pass your time after having a troublesome day at the outdoor pool.
In case you are more into pubs than hiking beneath the scorching sunshine then you may call for some cash too. Places to stay usually are affordable so are the food and the cold drinks in the pubs. Many resorts are full board making life much simpler in case you aren’t down into baking your own personal meals or looking for eateries every single day to get a mediocre supper. Keep in mind that the majority of shops would not accept cards under a certain quantity so keeping cash in The island of lanzarote could be life saver.
The article Costa Teguise was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Costa Teguise - Lanzarote
Costa Teguise is Lanzarote's first tourist resort planned and constructed entirely with tourism in mind.
Here you can find the 5star Gran Melia Salinas which marks the starting of construction works in 1970.
In Spanish style the infrastructure was planned and constructed before the buildings were up which is why there is still place for Costa Teguise to grow.
It is located on the north-east side of the island 15 km / 10 miles from the Airport. A taxi is the easiest solution to get here but there are airport shuttle services to choose from too. Public transport is also available but you need to change lines in Arrecife (LÃnea 22 then 3 to Costa Teguise) because somehow direct public transfers don't exist.
Costa Teguise has four main beaches:
Playa de los Charcos
This is the only beach with golden sand. It is a well-known destination among windsurfers as the yearly European freestyle windsurf championship is taking place here around July. Which happens to be the windiest month in Lanzarote.
You may expect quite a lot wind here.
Playa de las Cucharas
The most popular one with white sand and the rippling sunshine on the morning waves. It's equipped with toilet which is open from 10.00-18.00. Baywatch station working showers and nice new sand coloured sunbeds and sun-umbrellas which shuns the cheap looking orange-blue compositions and blend into the harmony of the shore. It's nice to have a stroll here in the morning or the afternoon or pop in one of the bars if you aren't committed to the scorching sun during the day.
Playa del Jablillo
The gem of the village. This is the best for families with small children. The artificial reef breaks almost all the waves and leaves us with an almost lake like pond. One side of the shore has lovely white sand with black rocks to fence yourself from the wind. The opposite side looks just as tempting but it has a natural rocky Baby-Stroller defence system.
It's worth to mention that swimmers, snorkelers take great delight here too and if you are into diving there is a diving centre right next to the beach.
Playa Bastián
This beach isn't really that much about sea as rather gathering together and have fun. There is a rather small waterfront and mixture of white sand and small grained black volcanic rock on the shore. This is a great place if you don't like when the sand is all over you for weeks.
The main strength is right behind the shore where there are semi-circle walled slots. Here people of all age and race host picnics with barbecue and beer under the palm trees. It's a lovely atmosphere to celebrate ones birthday there.
Things to do in Costa Teguise
Golf
It's as incredible as it sounds but there is place to play golf on the island. As Costa Teguise was purposely built to be a premium resort it couldn't lack the premium features. Costa Teguise golf club was the only green on the island for 30 years. There is more now. It isn't bad from an island without actual fresh water resources, is it?
Costa Teguise Water Park
If you are bored of the sea or afraid of all the living creatures swarming around while you are swimming then head to the Aquapark It isn't as cheap as sweating on the beach but it is definitely more exciting than that. You can check out the price if the site works and find out about ongoing deals, too. It's open from 10.00 to 18.00 and there is free Wi-Fi. Here is a nice YouTube video about it: Costa Teguise Waterpark
Paintball
There is an indoor paintball field inside the Aquapark for up to 10 people. Sorry but it's only available if you are over 14 years old.
Adventure Park
Aquarium
Are you longing to see the fauna of the deep blue but aren't really into diving or submarining? There is a small but lovely aquarium here where you can stop by and stare at the noble ray as long as you wish. You may find some huge vicious looking turtles there as well. It's quite pricey, though. I guess the sharks need a lot to eat.
Market on the main square
You have just arrived at the hotel and your first thought is "Hey, where can I get some nice presents for the unlucky ones stuck back home?"
On Wednesday 18.00 - 22.00 there is a charming little craftsman market at Pueblo Marinero the main square of the village. You can get really nice unique jewellery, bars of soap and presents here.
On Friday 17.00 - 22.00 there is general market packed with clothes, fake designer bags and some nice things. It's the small version of the great Sunday Teguise market.
Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 to 14.00 here with delicious cheese and typical Canarian food. I would steer you away of the vegetables though if you are not familiar with the vendors. Some aren't really selling goods from the island but just goods you can get in the shops, generally cheaper.
Sport
Jogging on the island is more challenging than in the gym due to the landscape and the wind but it is also more pleasing. Sometimes unknown people cheer for you on the street wholeheartedly. It's a really nice experience.
There are numerous bike renting stations in the village if you are up to the challenging landscape. Bikers really love the ride here.
Swimming is another obvious activity but be aware of the tide if you are heading to the sea. If it seems easy to swim out it will be quite though to get back to the shore. The safest place is to enjoy the water is Playa de Jablillo.
Shopping
Well. Lanzarote is not a shopping paradise and Costa Teguise is not the roundest pearl on it. You can find shops here but if you are into shopping you may check out Biosfera in Puerto Del Carmen There is Deiland in Playa Honda too but I would not waste words on it neither should you, your time except if you have plenty.
Costa Teguise Weather
Under the umbrella of Lanzarote's climate Costa Teguise is sunny and windy. Certain times it's windier, like in July but otherwise wind lull is like Scottish summer. Clouds aren't live long either but there are considerably more shady days here than in Puerto Del Carmen.
GET SUNSCREEN when the sun peeps out of the morning clouds. Around 10am on the beach it's already scorching hot. You get burned badly before you get your lunch. Apply sunscreen or earn your well deserved name: guiri (kihrih).