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The Island</b></font> </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><FONT FACE="verdana,arial" SIZE="3" COLOR="#993300"><STRONG>Lanzarote,</STRONG> </FONT><FONT FACE="verdana,arial" SIZE="2"> is an ideal holiday island with a near perfect climate, interesting scenery,<IMG SRC="newimages/lanz1.jpg" WIDTH="250" HEIGHT="183" BORDER="1" ALIGN="LEFT" VSPACE="15" HSPACE="15" ALT="villa holiday rentals with pool, Lanzarote Canary islands"> a plentiful supply of good restaurants and a choice of quality accommodation. <p>The island's appearance has been sculptured by a series of cataclysmic, volcanic eruptions and from the moment you land on the island, you will be in no doubt about the island's volcanic origins. <p>Yet Lanzarote has a unique beauty all of its own and the islanders have done more than any others in the archipelago to preserve and enhance this. High rise development is banned and all development (particularly in rural areas) is strictly controlled. <p>Daytime temperatures in January and February are generally in the low 70's and even in January you can expect an average of 6 hours of daily sunshine. <p>In summer, there is usually a moderating breeze so that temperatures rarely get oppressively excessive. Add to this an unpolluted atmosphere and crystal-clear seas and you have a near perfect all year around environment. <br><br> <center> <table TABLE BORDER="1" CELLSPACING="1" CELLPADDING="3" BORDERCOLORDARK="#ffcc99"> <tr><TD bgcolor="#ffcc99" COLSPAN="13" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="verdana,Arial" SIZE="2"><B>Temperature Guide</B></FONT></TD> </TR> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Month</font></td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Jan</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Feb</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Mar</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Apr</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">May</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">June</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">July</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Aug</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Sept</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Oct</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Nov</td> <td bgcolor="#FFCC99"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Dec</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">Average daily</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">68</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">70</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">72</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">73</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">75</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">79</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">82</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">84</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">82</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">81</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">77</td> <td bgcolor="#ffffdd"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">70</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">Sunshine hours</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">6</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">7</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">8</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">9</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">9</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">10</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">10</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">9</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">7</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">7</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">6</td> <td bgcolor="#FFFF99"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">6</td> </tr> </table></center> <p>Beach lovers are well catered for while, for those who enjoy a more active holiday, a variety of sporting activities are available. Puerto del Carmen offers restaurants and <IMG SRC="newimages/lanz2.jpg" WIDTH="199" HEIGHT="281" BORDER="1" ALIGN="right" VSPACE="15" HSPACE="15" ALT="Lanzarote villa holiday rentals with pool, canary islands">nightlife that can match most other European destinations while, elsewhere on the island, restaurants are generally good and relatively inexpensive. <p>All of this coupled with the quality accommodation which we are able to offer make Lanzarote the ideal place for you to relax, re-charge your batteries and enjoy a perfect holiday. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >BEACHES</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>The sandy east coast beaches at Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen are excellent, as are those on the south coast at Playa Blanca and Papagayo. The Papagayo beaches are reached by dirt tracks and are popular with naturists. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >DIVING</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>The clean, unpolluted waters often provide visibility of 20 metres or more and several varieties of large fish can be seen including barracuda, conger, grouper and rays. Puerto del Carmen has a diving centre. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >FISHING</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>Deep-sea fishing expeditions are available daily from Puerto del Carmen. Fishing from the rocks is possible at several places around the island. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >GOLF</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>There is an 18-hole golf course at Costa Teguise. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >NIGHTLIFE</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>Puerto del Carmen is the main centre with discos, a large selection of bars and a few places which offer displays of traditional Canarian dancing. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >PLACES TO VISIT</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p><b>Timanfaya National Park</b> - a must for every visitor to Lanzarote. You will be amazed by a bizarre landscape which was formed by huge volcanic eruptions which began in 1730. <p>A one hour coach trip around the park (with excellent English commentary) will reveal fumaroles, (volcanic chimneys), hornitos (ovens) and the serene "Valley of Tranquillity." <IMG SRC="newimages/lanz3.jpg" WIDTH="199" HEIGHT="281" BORDER="1" ALIGN="LEFT" VSPACE="15" HSPACE="15" ALT="Lanzarote and Fuertventura villa holiday rentals with pool, Canary islands"><p><b>El Golfo</b> - an amazing emerald-green lagoon divided from the sea by a broad, black sandbank. <p>The old capital of <b>Teguise</b> - a quiet, dignified town with some fine old buildings and several restaurants. <p>On Sunday mornings there is a market with hundreds of stalls, the only fleamarket on Lanzarote. <p><b>Jameos del Agua</b> - a fantastic grotto and underground lake with mood music and tropical landscaping. <p><b>Los Verdes</b> - a four mile long cave which was blasted through the earth by exploding lava. <p>Guided tour including son et lumière. <p><b>Mirador del Rio</b> - situated at the northern tip of the island and well worth a visit. <p>The mirador stands atop a sheer cliff, over 1,500 feet high, which overlooks, as if from an aircraft, the island of Graciosa and the narrow channel which separates it from Lanzarote. <p>Nearby, is the small, picturesque fishing village of <b>Orzola</b>, with several restaurants and a series of sandy coves. <p>There is a ferry from Orzola to Graciosa and from the island the view of the cliffs is breathtaking. <p><b>La Graciosa</b> has an area of just 15 square miles, about 400 inhabitants and no cars. There are two villages and several lovely beaches. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >RESTAURANTS</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>There is a large choice of restaurants (around 150 in Puerto del Carmen alone!) offering international cuisine and dining can be very good with, generally, excellent meat and fish. <p>Restaurants offering traditional Canarian dishes are also to be found in Puerto del Carmen and elsewhere. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >SAILING</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>There are yacht marinas at Arrecife, Puerto Calero (south of Puerto del Carmen) and at Playa Blanca. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >SQUASH</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>There are squash courts in the Club Insular (opposite the Fariones Hotel in Puerto del Carmen) and the Toca Club in Costa Teguise. Racquets are available for hire. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >SURFING</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>Surfing takes place at the beaches of Caleta de Famara, La Santa, Orzola, Arrieta and Janubio. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >TENNIS</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>Nearly all the hotels on Lanzarote have tennis courts which can be used by non-residents. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >WALKING</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>Lanzarote is covered by a network of tracks making walking less difficult, particularly in the verdant north of the island, than might be expected from a cursory inspection of the terrain. <br><br><br> <TABLE cellpadding=5 border=0 width=250> <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >WINDSURFING</font></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p>The archipelago is one of the top world centres for this sport. For beginners, the best beaches are Playa los Pocillos (just north of Puerto del Carmen) and the man-made lagoon at the La Santa Sport complex (on the coast north of Tinajo). <p>For intermediate surfers, the Fariones beach in Puerto del Carmen and the beaches at Playa los Pocillos, Playa Matagorda and Playa Blanca all offer good sport while advanced surfers will enjoy La Santa (offshore), Las Cucharas (Costa Teguise), Matagorda, Janubio Playa and Caleta de Famara. <P><center> <TABLE cellpadding=4 border=0 > <TR> <TD bgcolor="#ffcc99" nowrap><FONT FACE="VERDANA,arial" SIZE="2" ><B>For further information about each of the resorts in Lanzarote, please click <a href="lanzarote_location.htm">HERE.</a></B></font></TD></tr></table> </center> </FONT><BR clear=all> <BR> <IMG SRC="images/beach.jpg" WIDTH="230" HEIGHT="177" BORDER="0" ALT="villa holiday rentals with pool, Fuerteventura & Lanzarote Canary islands" align=right hspace=15 vspace=10> <br> <center> <br> <br> <TABLE cellpadding=2 cellspacing=1 border=0 > <TR> <TD colspan=2 bgcolor="#ffcc99"><B><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" >To Contact The Villa Portfolio</font></B></TD> </TR> <TR><td width=12 bgcolor="#993300"><font size="1" face="verdana,arial"><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="9" HEIGHT="9" ALT="Lanzarote villa holidays" BORDER=0></td><td bgcolor="#ffffdd" ><font size=2 FACE="verdana,Arial,helvetica,sans-serif" ><b>For any further information, please contact us by:</b></td></tr> <TR><td width=12 bgcolor="#993300"><font size="1" face="verdana,arial"><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="9" HEIGHT="9" ALT="Lanzarote villa holidays" BORDER=0></td><td bgcolor="#ffffdd" ><font size="2" face="verdana,arial">tel: (+44) 01403 891495</font></td></tr> <TR><td width=12 bgcolor="#993300"><font size="1" face="verdana,arial"><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="9" HEIGHT="9" ALT=" Fuerteventura & Lanzarote villa holidays" BORDER=0></td><td bgcolor="#ffffdd" ><font size="2" face="verdana,arial">fax: (+44) 01403 891059</font></td> </tr> <TR><td width=12 bgcolor="#993300"><font size="1" face="verdana,arial"><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="9" HEIGHT="9" ALT="Fuerteventura villa holidays" BORDER=0></td><td bgcolor="#ffffdd" ><font size="2" face="verdana,arial">email: <A HREF="mailto:sunseekers@dial.pipex.com">sunseekers@dial.pipex.com</A></font></td></tr> <TR> <td width=12 bgcolor="#993300"><font size="1" face="verdana,arial"><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="9" HEIGHT="9" ALT="Fuerteventura villa holidays" BORDER=0></td><td bgcolor="#ffffdd" ><font size="2" face="verdana,arial">complete the holiday <a href="lanzarote_holiday_form.htm">enquiry form</a></font></td> </tr> </table>  <br> <br></TD> <td width=10 bgcolor="#ffffff"><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="10" HEIGHT="2" BORDER="0" ALT="villa holiday rentals with pool, Fuerteventura & Lanzarote Canary islands"></td> </TR> <TR><td width=749 colspan=3 valign=top bgcolor="#F7CE94"><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="15" BORDER="0" ALT="villa holiday rentals with pool, Lanzarote Canary islands"><font size="1" face="verdana,Arial" ><b> <a href="index.htm">home</a> | <a href="about_us.htm">about us</a> | <a href="lanzarote_holiday_villas.htm">our villas</a> | <a href="lanzarote.htm">lanzarote</a> | <a href="fuerteventura.htm">fuerteventura</a> | <a href="book_lanzarote_holiday.htm">bookings</a> | <a href="lanzarote_holiday_form.htm">contact us</a></b></font>    <br clear=all><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="2" ALT="canary island villa holidays" BORDER=0></td></tr> <TR><td width=749 colspan=3 align=left valign=top bgcolor="#F7CE94" nowrap><IMG SRC="images/fadebarleft.jpg" WIDTH="478" HEIGHT="31" BORDER="0" ALT="villa holiday rentals with pool, Lanzarote Canary islands"><IMG SRC="images/url.gif" WIDTH="271" HEIGHT="31" ALT="canary island villa holidays" BORDER=0></td> </tr> <TR><td colspan=4 bgcolor="#912D19" width=750><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="750" HEIGHT="1" BORDER="0" ALT="villa holiday rentals with pool, Fuerteventura & Lanzarote Canary islands"></td> </tr> </table> <a href="http://www.netizen.co.uk" Target="new"><font size="1" face="verdana,Arial" color="#cccccc">web design by Netizen</font></a> </center>  </BODY>