Yaiza is an island town on the southern tip of the island of Lanzarote. This picturesque town, just a few minutes drive from the delightful beaches at Papagayo, has won several awards for cleanliness. Thanks to its southern location, Yaiza enjoys some of the best weather on the

Yaiza

island with less cloud and less wind than towns in the north. The town sees average annual temperatures of 21C, dropping to around 19C with 6 hours of sunshine in December, making Yaiza the perfect choice for your winter sun holidays to the Canary Islands. The area offers hotel and apartment accommodation to suit all budgets, beautiful beaches and lots of things to do and see on your bargain holidays to Lanzarote.

The town of Yaiza has a quaint central square with a 17th century church, Iglesia Nuestra Senora de los Remedios. This pretty church has been loving restored and is home to some very fine religious carvings and paintwork. You will also find a cultural centre, art galleries and shops in the town.

There are some beautiful beaches which are easily accessible from Yaiza including Playa del Papagayo, the peaceful Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen. Water sports, including scuba diving, snorkelling, jet-skiing,

Papagayo Lanzarote

water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing and fishing, are all available from the beaches. Boat trips to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura are available from the harbour at Playa Blanca.

Away from the beaches there is plenty to see and do. Yaiza makes an excellent base for wine-lovers to visit the areas noted vineyards and to sample some of Lanzarotes finest wines. Follow the islands Wine Routes and tour the vineyards and cellars before enjoying a tasting session of the island’s best vintages. Lanzarote has an amazing volcanic landscape which was shaped by the activity of over 300 volcanoes which have laid dormant for hundreds of years. A visit to Timanfaya National Park, just a few miles from Yaiza, will give visitors an insight into how the island was formed. The park, which can be reached by the Volcanic Route from Yaiza, covers one third of Lanzarote and is the result of lava flowing from volcanoes over 250 years ago. The whole family will love exploring the volcanic caves and an exhilarating camel ride along the special camel route which runs through the park. For some culture a visit to the picturesque old town of Teguise is a must on your direct holidays to Lanzarote. Once the islands capital, Teguise is home to a traditional square, a castle built on the top of a volcanic core, historic churches and convents, beautiful ornate aristocratic houses and a water park. For

Timanfaya National Park

golf enthusiasts there are two courses to choose from. The 18-hole course in Tias is just 15 minutes from Yaiza while the other course is 25 minutes away in Costa Teguise. A great way to discover the natural beauty of the island is on a pony trek for all levels of competence.

Yaiza is a popular base for walking and hiking holidays. This is an ideal way to discover the wonderful volcanic landscape, spectacular scenery, quaint authentic villages and beautiful beaches on an island with an ideal climate.

Because of its ideal location on the southern tip of Lanzarote, Yaiza enjoys some of the best weather on the island. Spring months see highs of 21C and are an excellent time for exploring the island. Summer months see 9 hours of sunshine everyday with temperatures of 24C-27C with virtually no rain at all. Although temperatures drop in the winter, Yaiza still enjoys temperatures around 19C with 6 hours of sunshine a day making holidays in December a great choice for sightseeing and getting out and about.

During this years October half term guests with children can take advantage of the Seaside Hotels’ Los Jameos Playa Lanzarote unique ‘healthy kids’ activity. The programme is offered at no extra cost to guests staying at the hotel between October 24th and November 3rd. Aimed at children between 4 and 8, activities include cookery, games, crafts and songs. The programme, first started in 2010, offers up to four sessions a day which will not only educate your children but also keep the little ones entertained on their cheap package holidays to Lanzarote. The hotel also offers a mini-club for 4-12 year olds, kid’s disco, ice-cream parties, children’s playground and entertainment for all ages.

The ‘healthy kids’ programme was developed exclusively for Seaside Hotels by Lucy Thomas, founder of the UK-based Mange Tout company. Lucy recently appeared on the BBC programme ‘Fast Food Baby’. Mang Tout specialise in creating fun ways for children to explore healthy attitudes towards eating, including introducing them to fruit and vegetables.

Set in a 20,000 square metre grove of palm trees, the Los Jameos Playa hotel is just a three minute drive from the resort of Puerto del Carmen and 20m from the vast Pocillos beach area. The design of the hotel was inspired by the internationally renowned artist and local boy Cesar Manrique. The hotel has outer whitewashed walls, a huge atrium-style lobby, guest rooms furnished in modern stripes and florals, a spa offering beauty treatments, massage and a Finnish sauna. Facilities at the Los Jameos include a 24hr front desk, currency exchange, 2 freshwater swimming pools (1 heated), children’s pool, large terrace with sun loungers, buffet restaurant with theme nights and show cooking, pool snack bar, 4 bars including a piano bar, a Wellness Centre with gym, sauna, steam room, beauty treatments and massage, an International Tennis school with 4 tennis courts (2 of which have floodlights), table tennis, squash court, minigolf, volleyball, archery, giant chess, billiards, Wi-Fi in reception, hairdresser, dry cleaning and self service launderette. All guest rooms have an en suite bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar and safe.

The Los Jameos with restaurants, bars, shops and water sports all close by, is an excellent choice for last minute holidays to Lanzarote. The Costa Teguise golf course is also just a 15 minute drive from the hotel. Lanzarote attracts divers from all over the world and has some great dive locations around the island. Puerto Carmen has some good diving schools and instructors.

Matagorda is located near to Puerto del Carmen and close to Lanzarote airport. The resorts small sandy Blue Flag beach is popular with windsurfers as it enjoys favourable winds and fast-running tides. The soft golden sands and clear blue Atlantic Sea are just perfect for beach holidays in the sun. If you are looking for a great range of water sports then the beach at Playa de los Pocillos, which also has a Blue Flag for its

Matagorda

facilities, cleanliness and water quality, is the place to visit. Puerto Del Carmen also offers a host of water sports including snorkelling, windsurfing and parascending. Matagorda offers all types of accommodation from economy to high quality hotels, as well as bed and breakfast and self catering options. The resort is regarded by many as the cleanest and most attractive of all of Lanzarotes resorts.

Although the resort is a lot quieter than other resorts on the island, there is still plenty to do and see here. Matagorda has a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. There are some great restaurants in the main centre which serve a variety of cuisine including paella, fish, shellfish and international dishes.

A few miles from Matagorda is Puerto Calero where you can hire motorboats, take a trip on a catamaran to the beautiful beaches of Papagayo or take a ride on the Yellow Submarine. For those who like to shop there is the islands capital Arrecife which is

Yellow Submarine

located just to the east of Matagorda. Here you will find boutiques and fashion stores selling a vast range of duty-free goods. Arrecife is steeped in history and is home to some great museums and the 17th century Castillo De San Jose which is now a modern art gallery where you can enjoy a meal at the Cesar Manrique designed restaurant. If you are looking for a livelier atmosphere on your cheap holidays to Matagorda then Puerto del Carmen, located just a few miles away, is the place to visit. A long promenade with restaurants, shops and bars runs along the edge of the beach from Matagorda to Puerto Del Carmen and is great for an evening stroll in the warm evening air. Timanfaya National Park, a nature reserve with an epic rocky landscape, volcano and black volcanic beaches, is not far from the resort and makes a great day out for the whole family. Here at the reserve you can take in the magnificent views across the island and out to sea and enjoy a meal at the restaurant which uses heat direct from the earth’s core to cook your steak just how you like it. Another great day out is a visit to the Lanzarote Aquarium in Costa Teguise. The pools and tanks here house all types of marine life

Timanfaya National Park

including sharks, poisonous fire dragons, triggerfish, rays and clown fish.

If you are looking for relaxing summer or winter holidays to Matagorda there are always lots of holiday packages to choose from throughout the internet.

Arrecife is centrally located on the south coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. This small city is the capital of the island and is set around a natural harbour, surrounded by small islands and reefs. With beautiful sandy beaches, Arrecife offers an authentic experience of the island and is much less ‘touristy’ than other resorts on the island. At the centre of the city is the

Charco de San Gines

Charco de San Gines, a saltwater lagoon surrounded by quaint fisherman’s houses. Arrecife has town houses which are open to the public, nice parks and the main street of the city has a good choice of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Don’t forget to visit the street market where you can buy all kinds of traditional souvenirs which are designed and made locally.

With an EU Blue Flag for cleanliness Arrecife beach is the perfect place for lazing on the beach and enjoying a refreshing dip in the sea. Of all the

Arrecife

 Arrecife beaches, El Reducto is regarded as one of the best beaches on Lanzarote. With golden sands, crystal clear water, a shady promenade which links to El Cable beach, cafes and an abundance of water sports on offer this stretch of beach is perfect for families. Other beache resorts within easy reach of Arrecife include the quiet Playa El Cable, Puerto del Carmen, Playa de Porcillos, Matagordas and Costa Teguise.

Away from the beaches there are lots of things to do and see by using Arrecife as your base. To the north of the city are the amazing volcanic lava

Cuerva de los Verdes

caves at Cuerva de los Verdes and Jameos de Agua, and the quaint fishing villages of Orzola and Arrieta. Travel inland to the town of Tahiche and the village of Tias and enjoy the traditional Canarian restaurants and bars. Teguise is the former capital of Lanzarote and is well worth a visit as is the cactus garden at Guatiza. The coastline of Arrecife is dotted with small islands which offer a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and it’s beaches. Take an island boat tour and enjoy some snorkelling, swimming, fishing at the beaches of the islands you visit and exploring their little villages. For history enthusiasts Arrecife has museums devoted to a range of subjects including archaeology, science, art and crafts.

Holiday packages to Arrecife should include a visit to the old city quarter where there are historic churches and beautiful traditional stone houses which have remained unchanged for generations.  

The city plays host to many lively festivals which you may be lucky enough to encounter on your bargain holidays to Lanzarote.

Lanzarote is one of the most popular islands in the Canaries. This isn’t suprising as the island has top class resorts, sandy beaches with crystal clear blue waters and an all year round warm sunny climate. Located north of Fuerteventura and close to the coast of Africa, Lanzarote boasts a beautiful lunar landscape with volcanoes and beautiful colourful rock formations. If you are looking for something a bit less touristy then you should try the

Arrecife

 islands capital Arrecife. This small and very friendly city is centred around a beautiful natural harbour.

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to Lanzarote beaches. The island’s capital Arrecife has a lovely lively beach whilst near Playa Blanca you will find wild unspoilt beaches at Papagayo. There are also excellent beaches at Puerto del Carmen and at the quieter resorts of Playa de los Pocillos and Matagorda. Watersports are on offer at all the beaches in Lanzarote, especially in the Costa Teguise area where you can enjoy scuba diving, windsurfing, parasailing, kitesurfing and much much more.

Timanfaya National Park

Lanzarote offers much more than just beaches and beautiful surroundings. Timanfaya National Park is home to amazing Volcanic landscapes and there are fascinating lava caves at Cuerva de los Verdes and Los Jameos del Agua. There are no end of quaint villages to visit including the inland villages of Yaiza and Tias with their charming traditional whitewashed buildings and the fishing villages of Arrieta and Orzola in the north of the island. Not forgetting something for the children to enjoy, there is the waterpark at Costa Teguise and the Rancho Texas theme park near Puerto del Carmen which both make a great day out for the whole family.

There are lots of different ways to explore Lanzarote when on your

Lanzarote camels

holidays. Take a hiking tour and discover the mountains, National park and volcanic caves, make the most of the perfect all year round conditions for cycling, enjoy the beautiful countryside on horse-back, experience a camel tour across the desert landscape or discover off-the-beaten track beaches and villages. A popular way to explore the island whilst on your direct holidays is by boat with many different types of trip on offer. These include glass bottom boat trips, tours by submarine, catamaran excursions and if you want a touch of luxury, private yacht charters.

With more than 300 days of sunshine every year you can’t fail to enjoy one of the late deals to the island of Lanzarote where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful sun blessed beaches, along with everything else the island has to offer.

The purpose built resort of Costa Teguise is located on the south coast of lanzarote, 3miles from Arrecife and 20 minutes from Lanzarote airport.

Costa Teguise

The second most popular resort on the island of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is home to five beautiful beaches. Las Cucharas is a crescent-shaped stretch of sandy beach with calm clear waters and is the main beach in the resort. Famara is quite wild and vey popular with surfers. Bastian beach is the most protected and popular with families, especially those with young children. Jablillo beach and Ensenada beach are a lot smaller compared to the other three beaches in the resort.
Because of it’s excellent conditions for watersports, enthusiasts are drawn to

Las Cucharas beach

 Costa Teguise. Windsurfing is the major watersport here as the area has a windy climate. There are some windsurfing schools in the resort, making the sport available to beginners and experts alike.
Many of the resorts hotels are on the beach, making Costa Teguise an ideal location for families on a beach holiday.

Children will not only enjoy the wonderful beaches here, they will also love the local waterpark and the Rancho Texas theme park which is located near Puerto del Carmen.

Cuerva de los Verdes

Costa Teguise makes a good base for exploring the whole of Lanzarote. In the north of the island there are the fishing villages of Arrieta and Orzola and the fascinating volcanic lava caves at Cuerva de los Verdes and Jameos de Agua. Inland from Costa Teguise are the former capital of Lanzarote, Teguise and the new capital Arrecife and also the town of Guatiza which has a brilliant cactus garden.

For golf enthusiasts there is Lanzarote’s best known 18-hole golf course.

There are a few night spots here but most evenings are spent relaxing at one of resorts restaurants, cafes or bars.

Costa Teguise enjoys good all year round weather but the beaches here are windier than those on the other Canary islands. Temperatures here are stable all year round, rarely dropping below 20C and hitting highs of around 28C in July, August and September, and with betweeen 7 and 9 hours of sunshine a day.

Winter last minute holdays to Costa Teguise are as enjoyable as summer holidays because of the resorts stable weather conditions.

For a vacation that all the family can enjoy, look-out for the great cheap holidays to Lanzarote that can be found on the internet.

This review has been supplied to us by our reader Carol Clarke

“When we booked this self catering holiday for our family summer holidays last year, we didn’t know what to expect as we had never been self catering before. The apartment for the 4 of us was a good size with everything you need to cook with, we didn’t cook much though as we found some great restaurants in Playa Blanca, why cook when there is someone else to do it for you! Really suprised that our apartment was cleaned 4 times and the beds changed twice, thought i would have to do it all myself as we were self catering! The kids loved the kids club (hate to say it but so did we!).
Have already booked to go back again this year and it can’t come keep enough.”

Aparthotel Sun Royal

Aparthotel Sun Royal, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

Located in a tranquil spot, just 600m from the beach at Playa Dorada, the Sun Royal is ideal for family holidays. Offering bright, clean accommodation, it is just a short stroll from the promenade and the resort centre.

Key Facts
200 Apartments
2 Lifts

Apartment Facilities
All of the apartments have a kitchenette with 2 electric rings, microwave, coffee machine/juice extractor, toaster and fridge, bathroom, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, balcony or terrace. The apartments have 2 single beds, a sofa bed and a pull out bed. 

Facilities
Reception, bar area, mini-market, launderette,
2 large swimming pools, sunbeds, gardens, pool table, darts, table tennis, games room, squash court, water polo, bicycle hire, tennis and minigolf available in sister hotel next door, sauna.
Daily activities organised by hotel.
Non-smoking, air-conditioned buffet restaurant and cafe/snack bar.

Children’s Facilities
2 saltwater kid’s pools, playground, playroom, cots.