The villa is perfectly situated between the old capital Teguise and the beaches of Costa Teguise, only 10 minutes drive from any number of beaches.
The beauty of the village is that it is not in a typical tourist area so you get an immediate sense of the real Lanzarote. One of the main attractions of the village is the famous star-rated Lagomar Restaurant, which doubles as a museum and many years ago was the holiday villa of Omar Shariff.
The local social club also provides good-value food, a take-away service with family-friendly English speaking staff and all-round family entertainment. Nazaret also has a small supermarket where you can stock up on provisions. You also have the advantage of being able to get to the Teguise Sunday market before the main rush!
Lanzarote has four main towns/tourism and business centres, besides Oasis de Nazaret
Arrecife - The Islands captial and business centre Puerto del Carmen - Longest established holiday destination Costa Teguise - Established holiday destination - only 10 mins by car from Villa Antonio Playa Blanca - Newest and fastest developing holiday destination
On Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands, you can discover the most amazing volcanic locations, where the hand of man has managed to blend art and nature, creating striking sites of enormous beauty. On many of them, Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote’s most universal artist, left his indelible fingerprint converting deserts of lava into true oases of rock, water and tropical vegetation. Proof of this is `Jameos del Agua´, an intricate labyrinth of caves and volcanic tubes, a true paradise for the senses, housing an area for leisure and culture. Here you can enjoy live music and dance in a setting which is a spectacle in itself.
The island, which was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993, has become a point of reference for the world in natural architecture, and how tradition and modernity can be blended and united to give the best of themselves.
Getting to know Lanzarote is an unforgettable experience. Take the Ruta de los Volcanes in the Timanfaya National Park and explore every corner of this fabulous island on foot, horseback or by bike along its attractive footpaths. Just as striking is the group of little islands known as the `Chinijo Archipelago´, an exceptional natural park made up of La Graciosa, Alegranza and Montaña Clara, together with Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste.
The island’s beaches will captivate you with their crystal-clear waters. Some have sand that is dazzling white while others are of dark volcanic sand; some are calm and relaxing while others feature powerful waves, ideal for such sports as surfing or windsurfing. Beneath the sea surface, the volcanic forms house an interesting and colourful marine fauna, which is greatly appreciated by divers.
On Lanzarote, you will spend days that are unique and intense nights: big-game fishing, days playing golf next to the sea, a unique cuisine and leisure, art and cultural centres that are very close to Villa Antonio
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Lanzarote is situated just 70 miles off the coast of Africa and is the most easterly of the Canary Islands. The island is 37 miles (60km) long and 12 miles (20 km) wide, making it the fourth largest island in the Canaries.
Lanzarote enjoys a mild dry climate with average daytime temperatures ranging from about 21°C in January to 29°C in August. Annual rainfall is just 140mm (5.5 inches). This makes Lanzarote the perfect year-round destination.
As with the other Canary Islands, Lanzarote is Volcanic in origin. Due to the recent eruptions during the 18th and 19th Centuries, many parts of Lanzarote appear to be from another world, often described as 'lunar' or 'Martian', so much so that parts of 'Planet of the Apes' were shot here.
The dry climate (and lack of erosion) means that the Volcanic Landscape appears much as it did just after the eruptions. Amongst the many stunning Volcanic features of Lanzarote is the longest Volcanic Tunnel in the world, the Atlantida Tunnel, which is over 7 km long and includes the La Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua.
Papagaya Beach
BEACHES Despite the Volcanic nature of the island,Lanzarote has several beautiful white beaches such as at Playa Blanca and Papagayo. There’s not much argument about the most beautiful beach on Lanzarote, and the good news is that because it’s at the southern tip of the island and a bit remote, the white sands of Papagayo are not always packed beach towel-to-beach towel like some in the Canary Islands. Actually, there are several beaches in a series of coves in the Papagayo area, several of them favored by nudists. The water is clear, and the view across the water to neighboring Fuerteventura island is a classic.
Timanfaya Park Emblem
SIGHTSEEING From Playa Blanca, on the southern end of the island (and the closest accommodations to Papagayo), head north to the volcanic lunar-like landscapes of Timanfaya National Park and Montañas del Fuego (Mountains of Fire). Have lunch in the park restaurant where traditional Canarian cuisine is cooked geothermally in a volcanic oven.
Then swing down to the beautiful-but-busy Puerto del Carmen, the most popular of the island’s three resort areas, where just a short walk away from the holiday scene you can stroll through the quaint Old Town, lined with waterfront restaurants.
CÉSAR MANRIQUE César Manrique Cabrera was born on April 24, 1919 in Puerto Naos, Arrecife (Lanzarote), the son of Francisca and Gumersindo. His father was a food merchant and his grandfather a notary public. César preceded his twin sister Amparo by just a few minutes. He had another brother, all of whom are alive today. Don Gumersindo came from Fuerteventura of good family background and emigrated to Lanzarote.
It is impossible to imagine Lanzarote as it stands today without César Manrique. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, ecologist, monument preserver, construction advisor, planner of urban developments, outliner of landscapes and gardens. Manrique felt that he had to transform the island before the increasing amount of tourists overwhelmed and disfigured it irreversibly. With his great intuition combined with his incredible artistic ability he identified various areas on Lanzarote and improved their intrinsic beauty. Such works have become famous landmarks to be enjoyed by both tourists and locals alike.
He died at the age of 73 in a tragic car accident, on the 25 of September 1992, next to the Fundacion. His legacy lives on thanks to his ingenious work and that of the foundation that honours him.
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Lanzarote with its location in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is a perfect setting for windsurfing lovers. From April to September the North East trade winds blow regularly from 4 to 6 Bft while during the winter, the wind is more changeable and can vary between 2 and 5 Bft, depending on the path taken by the depressions.
The natural beauty of Lanzarote, its warm and clear waters and its ideal weather conditions make it a perfect destination for both pleasure seekers and windsurfers alike. Lanzarote has also an excellent tourist infrastructure with many facilities, for kids as well.
The beach of Las Cucharas in Costa Teguise is the best-known spot in Lanzarote. It is very popular as the trade winds blow side-shore, picking up in the afternoon. This is also why it has been chosen to welcome the World Cup Tour. This is the place where you can find the major windsurfing schools. Jetties shelter the beach which makes it an ideal practice area for beginners, especially in the morning when the wind is lighter. Flat water conditions in the bay can also seduce freestylers. Once you get outside there is a shallow reef on the left where waves can easily reach 2 or 3 meters when a decent swell passes by. Advanced and experts will enjoy wave riding in the middle of the reef or closer to the shore where waves are breaking steep whereas less experienced windsurfers can still train next to the reef on flatter water.
If you are a good windsurfer and have your own equipment, go and check out the island, Lanzarote is full of very good spots. If you want really good waves head for Jameos del Agua in the northeast of the island or Famara on the west coast. A great place for wave riders, Jameos del Agua is without doubt one of the toughest surf spots in lanzarote and is really for the technically proficient. The waves break in multiple sections over the volcanic reef. To reach a take off site, you'll have to cross rough volcanic terrain, so be advised to wear suitable footwear. Finally, watch out for the shore break, and when the tide heads out, the waves and currents can get pretty hectic. For these reasons the spot is recommended for experienced wind surfers only.
La Santa on the west coast offers a sheltered lagoon for beginners.
Matagorda, just north of Puerto del Carmen also has favourable conditions providing flat water with "bump and jump" conditions.
The wind conditions at their most consistent during the Summer months, May, June, July and August
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Lanzarote offers some of the best diving in the Northern Hemisphere. With over 500 species of fish, many wrecks, underwater volcanic caves, good visibility (10 - 30 meters) and water temperatures ranging from 18 to 23 degrees, it is easy to see why. Many of the popular dive sites are easily accessible with both shore and boat diving possible.
Highlights of Diving in Lanzarote include:
Fish Close encounters with grouper, barracuda, angelshark, and rays. It is also possible to see Hammerhead Sharks off the small island of Los Lobos (located between Lanzarote and neighbouring Fuerteventura).
Caves There are many underwater caves such as the 'Cathedral'.
Wrecks There are many old wrecks located around the coast of Lanzarote as well as a specially created Marine Park (created by sinking several boats) just off the coast at Puerto del Carmen.
Reefs The reefs around Lanzarote are teeming with marine life such as Octopus, Anenome, Cuttlefish, Sea Horses Red Coral.
Lanzarote and its surrounding islands offer fantastic game fishing for Marlin, Tuna, Dorado, Bonito, Sting Ray and Wahoo as well as Sharks such as Blue, Mako, Angel and Hammerhead.
While Bottom-fishing is possible all year round for many Canarian species, the main trolling season for species such as Blue Marlin and Tuna is between April and November (September and October are the best months).
There is also good shore fishing all around the island for a multitude of species such as Mediterranean Snapper, Yellowmouth Barracuda and Parrot fish.
In order to go Shore Fishing, a permit must first be obtained from the Consejeria de Pesca in the Cabildo Building in Arrecife.
Free Lanzarote Maps - just click on the links below
We have explored the island of Lanzarote from north to south and put together some easy to follow round trips to give you an overall view of the island and its sights. We cannot give you a time frame for these tours, as this will depend mainly on you and your interests and, of course, from where you start and how much time you spend for your sightseeing.
For Lanzarote’s major attractions, such as the TimanfayaNational Park or the islet of La Graciosa with its secluded beaches, you might even want take a whole day, as there is so much to explore and to do!
What's on throughout the year
January
Día de los Reyes (6th January)
The Epiphany is celebrated in Lanzarote like almost everywhere in the Christian world, with this day marking the end of the Christmas celebrations. In several towns bonfires are lit in memory of those who, according to the legend, set Bethlehem on fire to hide the North Star from the King Herod.
Traditionally, in Spain, it is on Three Kings’ Day that the Christmas gifts are given to the beloved ones, as this was the day when the Three Kings gave their offers to Baby Jesus.
On this occasion, shops all around the island sell the Kings’ Cake (Roscón de Reyes), a cake, which is prepared – additionally to the usual baking ingredients – with lemon and orange juice, brandy and orange flower water, covered with crystallized fruits and sliced almonds. Inside the cake there is always a coin, a small gift and a broad bean (tradition says that the person who gets the bean pays for the next cake).
The Christmas celebrations end with the Cabalgata de Reyes (Procession of the Three Kings) in Arrecife where the Three Kings parade through town on camels throwing sweets to the children.
February/March Carnaval
Carnival is the most attended celebration on the island, with thousands of people following the parades of floats. Some say that the origins of these festivities are religious, whilst others claim that they date back to pagan times. Carnival was even prohibited by the Franco regime because of its licentiousness and frivolity. It ends on, or in some places even after, Ash Wednesday with the ‘Burial of the Sardine’. The ‘Burial of the Sardine’ is a peculiar ceremony, concerning the rescue of a giant mock-up sardine from the beach and all the attempts ‘to save its life’ – in the end the sardine always dies to be cremated in a huge bonfire, marking the end of the Carnival celebrations.
Allied to a naturally attractive event are some traditions, such as the performances of the murgas, the comparsas, the Parranda de Los Buches (in Arrecife) and the Parranda de Los Diabletes (in Teguise). The murgas are groups that compose their own saucy lyrics to well-known songs and the comparsas are groups who dance to samba rhythms – both typical in the island’s Carnival celebrations. The Los Buches have seafaring origins – wearing traditional costumes and masks, they dance and sing, while hitting spectators with dried fish bladders filled with air. Los Diabletes, disguised with devilish masks, ‘terrorise’ children in the streets of Teguise.
March Semana Santa (Holy Week)
During the Semana Santa – the week before Easter – you will be able to see solemn pre-Easter processions, where sacred icons and religious statues are carried through the streets of many villages and towns throughout the island.
May 15th Romería de San Isidro
Uga, located in southern Lanzarote, is the stage for the Romería de San Isidro that takes place on the 15th of May. This festivity is featuring a colourfully decorated procession, with even dromedaries participating (as Uga is also the camel raising area of the island) and many folklore performances.
May Ironman Triathlon Competition
Among the professional competitions held each year in Lanzarote, the IRONMAN stands out, one of the most important triathlon events in the world. Around eight hundred athletes compete for the title as they attempt to complete a 3.8 km (2.4 miles) swim, 180 km (112.5 miles) bicycle ride and a 42 km (26.25 miles) run, all in one day.
The race organization and headquarters are located at Club La Santa on the north coast of the island. This exciting sports playground has superb sports and accommodation amenities, providing coaching and training facilities for 64 Olympic disciplines – a paradise for all sports enthusiasts.
Although the main event takes place on one day only, the event programme covers a few days, with fun runs, parties and award ceremonies.
Late May/Early June Corpus Christi
The Corpus Christi celebrations take place in many cities, towns and villages all around the island. Nevertheless, these festivals acquire their greatest splendour in Arrecife. The preparations for this religious event start on early Saturday afternoon, when locals begin the construction of true masterpieces – vast carpets of sea salt, coming from the Salinas de Janubio, embellish streets and squares with lively colours and pretty designs.
June San Juan (Saint John)
Saint John’s celebrations mark the beginning of summer on the night from the 23rd to the 24th of June. During this night, huge bonfires are traditionally lit a bit all over the island and corncobs are roasted, the festivities being accompanied by folkloric music and dance.
July San Marcial del Rubicón
San Marcial del Rubicón is the patron saint of the island. During the first week of July it will be possible to see festivals in honour of this saint in several towns and villages, but his image is worshipped in the church that holds his name, located in the village of Femés in the south of Lanzarote.
July
Nuestra Señora del Carmen
The second fortnight of July is filled with the celebrations of the Nuestra Señora del Carmen in almost all villages and towns. Of special note are those happening in Villa Teguise, Lanzarote’s former capital, along the coast of Puerto del Carmen, in Playa Blanca and in the fishermen’s village Caleta del Sebo, which is the main village on the islet of La Graciosa.
The processions with an image of the Virgin carried in a boat along the coast, accompanied by many decorated fishing boats, are very fascinating to watch – these boats set out to sea to pray for a good catch in the year to come.
The fiestas of the Virgen del Carmen also feature many traditional activities, such as lucha canaria, typical folklore performances, street parties and artisan fairs. You will be amazed at the amount of people coming to Teguise for this event, only to bring their offers to the Virgin.
August San Ginés
San Ginés celebrations, in honour of the patron saint of Arrecife, go on for about a week starting with the San Ginés day on the 25th of August. These festivities include parades, processions and dancing in the streets of Arrecife and are a highly rated tourist attraction.
September Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
This fiesta is held during the first week of September, with a colourful traditional pilgrimage leading to the Los Remedios church in Yaiza.
September
Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores
The legend has it that Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, also known as Virgin of the Volcanoes, was responsible for the salvation of the village of Mancha Blanca. In 1824, the Tinguatón volcano erupted and, as the lava flows were threatening to destroy the village, local inhabitants prayed to the Virgin for protection and – like a miracle – the lava stopped nearby the church where a cross on a small lava block still marks this spot. Since then, every year, the Virgin of the Volcanoes is honoured with big celebrations, including a large pilgrimage to the Ermita(church) de los Dolores, a folklore festival with representatives from all the Canary Islands, an artisan fair, lucha canaria competitions and other traditional island spectator sports.
October Visual Music Festival
The Visual Music Festival of Lanzarote is a cultural event of international importance. Organised since 1989 by the Government of Lanzarote together with the tourism department, this festival combines contemporary music with the island’s amazing natural assets.
The music festival takes place in auditoriums, which are located in volcanic caves of the sightseeing attractions of Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes in the northern part of the island, which were turned into extraordinary entertainment venues with outstanding acoustics, making these events a unique experience for both audience and performers.
Since the beginning of this festival, new venues have been discovered for exceptional concert performances, such as Volcan del Cuervo (the old volcanic ash quarry at Montaña del Tahiche) and the Santo Domingo Convent at Teguise.
December
Santos Inocentes
The 28th of December is the day of the Santos Inocentes (literally ‘Innocent Saints’). This is the Spanish equivalent of April Fools’ Day, when tricks are played.
New Year’s Celebrations
New Year in Lanzarote is fun, easy-going and tradition-related. On New Year’s Eve, an occasion even more celebrated than Christmas, Lanzaroteños count every stroke of midnight while drinking cava, the local version for champagne, and eating 12 grapes (one for each stroke). As you can imagine, fast eating and drinking at the same time often becomes a truly hilarious experience.
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Attractions
Things to do when in Lanzarote
The National Park of Timanfaya is a volcanic field where visitors can discover a great variety of geological phenomena as well as a vast array of some 180 different plant species... More...
The César Manrique Foundation is the island's cultural centre par excellence that has won international recognition, not only because it houses some of the works of the world famous artist himself... More...
Jameos del Agua, one of the most interesting galleries of connecting caves and underground grottoes in the world lies to the north of Lanzarote, at the foot of the volcano Monte de la Corona which erupted around 3,000 years ago.... More...
El Golfo -the Gulf- is the name of the crater ( today reduced to half of its original size) with a green lagoon, colouring caused by the algae that inhabit its waters... More...
Mirador del Rí. This unique lookout point is located in the northern part of the island on top of a cliff, 479 metres above sea level... More...
La Cueva de los Verdes, located in the north of Lanzarote, under the volcano Monte de la Corona, forms part of a spectacular system of underground tunnels (los jameos) 6 km. long,... More...
The Cactus Garden is one of César Manrique's last works. The artist turned an old quarry into an impressive cactus plantation... More...
Teguise, the capital of Lanzarote until 1852, has become one of the most important tourist and cultural centres on the island... More...
The Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Arrecife, in the San Jose Castle, a fortress built between 1776 and 1779 by King Carlos III... More...
Casa Museo Monumento al Campesino. The Peasant’s Monument and the Casa Museum were created to immortalize the difficult labour of Lanzarote’s rural community whose endeavours to extract bounty from the arid earth can be seen in the landscape of La Geria. More...
Castillo de Guanapay. Santa Bárbara Castle, now the Museum of Emigration, sits on the Guanapay mountain, to the east of Teguise. It was built in the 16 th century as a watchtower for the coast... More...
El Grifo Wine Museum, is housed in ancient bodegas that date back to 1775 and were built on top of the solidified lava issued from the volcanic eruption of that century... More...
Ethnographic Museum Tanit. Over the years, Jos� Ferrer Perdomo and his wife Remy de Quintana Reyes, founders of this museum, have been collecting and... More...
Canary Cetacean Museum The Canary Cetacean Museum invites you to discover one of the most important collections in Europe – the result of more than 20 years of research on the whales and dolphins of the Canaries. More...
Papagaya Beach
Timanfaya Park Emblem
The César Manrique Foundation is the island's cultural centre par excellence that has won international recognition, not only because it houses some of the works of the world famous artist himself...
