Planning a holiday in Lanzarote during the course of 2010? Over 1.3 million tourists did just that during the course of last year. A testament to the enduring popularity of the island as a vacation destination. And there’s a whole raft of interesting events and fiestas that are worth planning your break around this year.
Hundreds of thousands of British tourists will be enjoying a break on the island during the course of 2010. With around 50% opting to stay in self catering accommodation, with apartments and villas in Lanzarote proving especially popular. Many choose to build their visit around specific events on the island – as there’s a whole raft of fiestas and festivals taking place throughout the course of the year.
For independently minded holiday makers the islands many Villas in Lanzarote to pick from throughout the year.
In February Carnival sweeps across the island – bringing work to a halt for at least a couple of weeks. With events taking place in different locations and on different dates. This is arguably the most colourful and best attended event of the year and attracts huge crowds. Featuring cleverly decorated floats that wouldn’t look out of place at the Notting Hill Carnival, massed ranks of drum bands and hordes of dancers dressed in real Carmen Miranda fashion. With plenty of riotous dancing and drinking.
May sees the arrival of the annual Iron Man event on the island. This triathlon is widely regarded as one of the toughest competitions of its kind in the world. And little wonder as entrants have to complete a course that includes a 3km swim, 180km bike ride and a full marathon. Phew! It’s no surprise then that so many competitors never even see the finishing line. With around 10% of all entrants dropping out before completing the course.
Lanzarote is also a great destination for music lovers too as there are concerts and festivals taking place throughout the year. Among the best is Jazz Canarias which visits the island every July. And which showcases some of the best young talent from the world of jazz. In previous years featuring free live performances from the likes of the guitarist Kyle Eastwood –offspring of the famous actor Clint Eastwood. All of which takes place in the atmospheric setting of the historic former island capital of Teguise.
September is also a great time for booking holiday apartments in Lanzarote. As the Costa Music Festival takes place that month. Bringing an eclectic mix of live dance acts and top DJ talent to the beach at Playa Bastian in Costa Teguise. And like so many other events on the island this is also entirely free of charge – attracting crowds in their thousands.
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