As you all should know many of the rules when flying have been changed.  These rules now apply when flying anywhere in the world but there seems to still be a lot of confusion when taking hand luggage on to the plane.

When flying to Lanzarote you must read the rules and ensure that you follow them so you will not be delayed when trying to board.

For further information on the rules visit the following site:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_transsec/documents/page/dft_transsec_613514.hcsp

We at LanzaroteTourist.com would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas.

 We hope santa has been kind to everyone.

In the news there was a report about two children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Greece.  The news has made a lot of people question the safty standards abroad and of course in Lanzarote.

We can assure you that most (99%) of water heaters are actually electric in Lanzarote and not gas so there is no chance of anyone suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.

We are please to give you a sneek preview of whats to come on our site.

We are in the process of making short video clips of Lanzarote, this is including resorts, attractions and excursions (where possible).

For a sneek peek visit Lanzarote videos for an ‘example’ video of the harbour in Puerto del Carmen.

Lanzarote at christmas time is vast becoming the most popular time of your for tourist to visit the Island.  With Lanzarote being around 4 hours flying away from the Uk and Ireland it’s the closest place you can travel where you are just about certian to have nice weather.

If you are stopping in Puerto Del Carmen you will be please to know there are some events over the christmas period that you can go to (for free)

25th December you will find in The old town harbour of Puerto del Carmen, church marina choir.

30th December, Puerto del Carmen beach avenue concert by Tias Municipal band.

31st December, along the strip (main beach in Puerto del Carmen) you will find alot going on, from live music to fireworks at 2am in the morning.

4th January, Old town harbour in Puerto del Carmen is another concert by El Pavon and folklore school.

5th January (Spanish christmas) is the 3 kings procession along the main strip ending up in the old town harbour (along the strip around 9pm).

If you are visiting Lanzarote at christmas be sure to try and find out what is happening in your area.  Again the above is just for Puerto del Carmen.

When visiting Lanzarote for the first time people often ask the question of which attractions and excursions are the best ones.

Attractions

There are two attractions that when visiting Lanzarote are a must:

Timanfaya National Park - This attraction is what made the lanscape in Lanzarote, it is the best known feature of Lanzarote and the most talked about.  The trip to the top of the volcaneo not only offers stunning views but is also interesting as you get to find out about the power a volcaneo actually has.

Cesar Manrique Foundation - With out this man, Lanzarote would be full of high rise buildings, odd coloured houses and no doubt bright neon flashing lights.  The most famous man in Lanzarote is responsible for keeping Lanzarote the way it is.  His house which you can visit was built in to a lava field using the natual bubble formations to make rooms, this will be one of the unique houses you will ever visit.

Excursions

Submarine Safaris - This excursions gives you the change to go deep (and to the bottom) of the ocean.  The submarine is one of around 10 custom built for tourists.  You may never get a chance to do this again so it is worth the money.  You are taken below the surface and visit ship wrecks and try to find the friendly and very large sting ray.

Sea Master Canarias - A new excursion to the island but something that is worth doing.  You are taken out on a very expensive boat with your own skipper and deck hand/waitress to hunt for dolphins, see Lanzarote from a totally different perspective or to just simply releax and take life easy.