Far From the Crowds in Lanzarote

Far From the Crowds in Lanzarote

Sick of battling for your sun bed? Tired of seeing more Brits than locals? Discover the real Lanzarote this year and look beyond the tourist resorts.

If you still want a beach holiday but are looking for a quieter unspoilt stretch of sand, not far from the resort Playa Blanca are many beautiful coves and beaches, which are only accessible via water taxi so are free from crowds and rowdy tourists. Continue relaxing after the beach in your private villa, no need to wait your turn at the bar, just peace and tranquillity. Not far from Playa Blanca is the mountain village of Femes. A famed local restaurant is the Casa Emiliano, little known to tourists, it serves traditional local dishes.

If you are feeling adventurous, take the twenty minute boat ride from Orzola to the tiny island of La Graciosa. The island is unspoilt by tourists and offers not only its own paradise views but also views back across the sea of Lanzarote.

The old fishing villages of Orzola and Arrieta are the perfect way to experience traditional Canarian village life. These are an ideal escape for those looking to bypass the tourist holiday hype and follow the slow paced village life. Lanzarote has many private villas with pools, ideal for adults and children to escape the crowded tourist hotels. Enjoy a day by the pool before going out for a traditional meal of fresh fish and local wine in one of the local restaurants.

If you can tear yourself away from the luxuries of your private villa one of the scenic walks Lanzarote has to offer is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. The Mirador de Haria is a short walk beginning in the small village of Haria and culminating with breathtaking views over the bay of Famara. If you are feeling a bit more energetic, the walk from Mala to Teguise is well worth a trip. It is several hours long but the magnificent views across the hill sides of Los Valles and Farama offer perfect photo opportunities to show the real Lanzarote, from certain points you can see right across the southern side of the island! Continue the feelings of freedom and peace as you head back to your private villa for a swim in the pool to relax and why not treat yourself to a glass of the local wine. Despite being the last island in the Canaries to become a major wine producer, the island boasts the oldest wine cellar in the Canary Islands.

Your traditional villa will provide you with your own private paradise, away from the boisterous British holiday makers crowding the hotels near the beaches, offering you the chance to completely forget your troubles and unwind.