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If you are looking to book cheap flights to Tenerife, the there are probably numerous reasons for your planned excursion. Whether you are drawn by the scorching hot sunshine, the picturesque beaches or the stunning mountain ranges, Tenerife boasts something to suit both curious or sun seeking travellers. However, there is far more to Tenerife than its aesthetic beauty and warmth, and the island has many places of historical interest. Many of the isle’s villages and towns have taken great care to preserve their historical centres, as well as ensuring that their beautiful architecture is also well conserved.
Historical Centres Across the Island
If you wish to acquaint yourself with the history of Tenerife, then you must visit the museum located in the picturesque district of Adeje. The main town, which bears the same name of the region, is renowned for its preservation of historical artefacts and the area in which they are kept. In the northern territory of the town, Adeje was actually home to the last of the Guanche Kings of Tenerife, until this small town was conquered during the Spanish invasion. It’s colonial theme of architecture has been well maintained, and the region also boasts a vast array of Catholic churches located in its vicinity.
Garachico is an historic port town located on the northern coastline, and founded by Christopher de Ponte in the late 15th century. It was declared as a site of cultural interest during the 20th century, and was categorized in the Historic group category. It is known for its classically designed and well preserved stately homes, chiefly the Casa de Piedra and the El Lamero hacienda. For those who crave unusual architecture, the town also has the former convent of the Santo Domingo de Guzman, and towering castle of San Miguel.
Visiting the Teide National Park
Before you embark on your Tenerife holidays, be sure to plan a visit to the Teide National Park in the heart of the island. It is one of those rare and special places where natural beauty and historical significance come together, and help to deliver a stunning experience during your stay. It is located at the highest peak of any Spanish island, and has even been declared as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. With stunning views and cultural relevance all around you, it is a must see destination during any trip to Tenerife.
With 2 extremely interesting visitor centres, the Teide National Park has gone to great lengths to preserve and display its exhibits. These items relay a chronological and geographical history of the park, including an in depth review of the environment and the creatures that dwell within it. The Canada Blanca visitor centre also looks at the influence that man has had upon the park, and how it has developed the appeal of the park as a tourist attraction in Tenerife.
A Fascinating Travel Experience
Of course the park itself is an endless source of fascination to those who visit it. The island of Tenerife is a volcanic one, and this is best exemplified by the Teide National Park. It is a stunning showcase of volcanism, and also the most well preserved example of a functioning volcanic ecosystem anywhere among the Canary Islands. The park also conserves its vegetation and plant life, with a view to maintaining life on it grounds and showing any visitors all of its natural wonder. If you are planning a holidays to Tenerife, then remember that your visit is not complete without a trip to the Teide National Park.
Culture and History in Fuerteventura
The island of Fuerteventura is rich in history, as are the rest of the Canary Islands, and dates back to a pagan era when its people worshipped a variety of sun gods and lived in almost subterranean homes cut into the rock. Many of these homes have been uncovered, and sites like the one at Ajuy, as well as the worship site on the summit of Mount Tindaya, have all been turned into tourist attractions for the curious visitor.
The people of Fuerteventura have embraced many aspects of their pagan heritage, despite being a mainly catholic people. Their love of folk music is brought out in the fiestas that are regularly held on the Canary Islands, and can also be heard playing in the local taverns.  Mount Tindaya, Fuerteventura Holidays in Fuerteventura don’t have to focus on the white sandy shores that the island has become famous for, and visitors with an interest in the unusual can enjoy a trip to the Winter Villa at Cofete, in the south of the island. The villa was built in the time of Hitler under a shroud of secrecy and there are still rumours of its use as a control point for a submarine harbour or an impromptu hospital where fleeing Nazis were given face lifts to evade detection.
Entertainment in Fuerteventura
There are plenty of things to do in Fuerteventura, and if you’re taking kids you might want to take a day to enjoy the Fuerteventura water park in Corralejo. It offers several water rides, an aquarium and the opportunity to experience what it feels like to be shipwrecked. If that’s not enough to satisfy their hungry appetites, then the island offers more entertainment in the form of another water park at Costa Calma, and the Oasis Park – a zoo and botanical garden – in the southern end of the island.
For adults, head to Corralejo Fuerteventura to sample the nightlife. This town is the hub for any lively after hour entertainment, even though the island is not well known for a lively party atmosphere, unlike its Canary Island cousins. In this main town you will still find some bars and clubs, but if the mood takes you, you’ll also be able to find some relaxed open air bars playing traditional Spanish and Latin music well into the night.
With temperatures in Fuerteventura that are regularly in the mid to high twenty degrees throughout summer, this island focuses on its outdoor entertainment and makes the most of its clear skies and long, sunny days.
Transportation to Fuerteventura /in Fuerteventura
Flights to Fuerteventura average around 3 hours, and leave from most of the UK’s main airports. Thanks to its short flying time, many of the routes are offered by budget airline which makes it possible to book cheap holidays to Fuerteventura all year round. (For help finding the perfect cheap flights to Fuerteventura to suit your holiday, use the search form at the bottom of this page).  Winter Villa at Cofete, Fuerteventura The island has s good bus network between the major locations of Corralejo and Costa Calma, but the distance between the two means that taxis are fairly expensive. Car hire Fuerteventura is easy to arrange and makes getting about much more convenient. The best location to find car hire companies is at Fuerteventura airport.
Accommodation in Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura villas are as popular a choice for accommodation as hotels in Fuerteventura, and there are plenty of each to choose from.
The Costa Tropical Fuerteventura is an apartment resort conveniently located 5km from the airport and close to both the beach and the main shopping area of Antigua. With your own apartment to relax in, the resort offers excellent service and great levels of cleanliness to ensure that their guests have a pleasant and relaxing stay.
For the ultimate in luxury, the four stars Suite Hotel Atlantis Fuerteventura Resort offers its guests sublime accommodation in the heart of Fuerteventura’s National Park, as well as easy access to its crystal clear seas. The hotel offers spa facilities, and to make things convenient for its guests, pre-bookable packages are available.
Holiday Facilities in Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has a well-deserved reputation as a beach resort, but get away from its shoreline and it has plenty more to offer.
Older couples may enjoy the stately, relaxed pace of the Cooling Runnings tour, which offers a personal guided tour of this fantastic island in a luxury, air-conditioned motor car. The trip can be organised around specific sights, so it’s as tailored-made as you want it to be. And with door to door hotel pickups, you can truly take a stress free day on the island.
Romance is in the air for couples who are travelling in search of a quiet and stress free holiday. Corralejo is home to plenty of romantic, top class restaurants with patios and terraces overlooking the sea. Latin music and live dancing set the scene, and by the end of the night you’ll be joining in.
Guys out on a ‘stag do’ adventure can satisfy their testosterone levels on a quad biking adventure trip, heading out of the sandy dunes and speeding along flat, white beaches. With plenty of bikes available to cater for large groups, you’ll be blowing away the cobwebs from the night before in no time.
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META: Fuerteventura is perfect place for fun beach holidays and for water sports enthusiasts. It’s also a great choice for family holidays.
Culture and History of Lanzarote
Whilst the island of Lanzarote may not look like much more than the ideal tourist destination, with perfect sandy beaches, sparkling blue seas and abundant nightlife, the history of its inhabitants dates back to at least 1000BC. Like the other islands in the Canaries, Lanzarote was also formed from undersea volcanoes and has a landscape that appears almost barren in places. The locals have nicknamed it the ‘island of 100 volcanoes’ due to the number of mostly dormant sites on the island and the Mountains of Fire are a popular tourist attraction, with tours leaving from most resorts daily.
 Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote Lanzarote still has strong links to its early inhabitants and there are plenty of places to visit where you can get a glimpse of life as it used to be. Puerto Del Carmen, a tiny fishing village with an old fashioned harbour, lies just ten minutes outside Arricife and is a delightful visit for any tourist.
Entertainment in Lanzarote
There are so many things to do in Lanzarote that you may wish you’d booked for more than a week. There are plenty of festivals and events on throughout the year and a lot of helpful information is published in the Lanzarote Gazette, the island’s premier magazine.
To experience the island’s unique history for yourself, take a visit to the Jamoes de Agua, a collapsed lava tube on the north of the island which is now a famous tourist attraction, or head beneath the earth in a visit to the Green Caves, a series of volcanic tunnels that were used by early settlers to hide from invading pirates.
And in honour of the islanders’ seafaring past, there are plenty of water based activities to enjoy. Head to Playa Blanca Lanzarote for a trip on the Marea Errota – a real pirate schooner – as it takes to the seas around the island with all the kids in fancy dress. Or travel in updated luxury aboard a fast moving catamaran on a whale-watching excursion of a lifetime.
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Transportation to Lanzarote /in Lanzarote
Flights to Lanzarote leave every day from most major UK airports and the average flying time from London is around three and a half hours. Nearly all airlines offer flights to the Canaries, and with so much competition it’s possible to find plenty of cheap flights to Lanzarote by searching online. (There is a handy form at the bottom of this page that will help you search for the best flights to Lanzarote from the UK to suit your dates and budget.)
The transportation system on the island is excellent, as you’d expect from a place that depends so much on tourism for its economy. There are bus routes to all the major destinations such as the Sands Beach Resort Lanzarote, but if you don’t fancy carrying your luggage around, why not consider hiring a taxi from the airport or taking advantage of Lanzarote car hire for that extra freedom.
 Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Accommodation in Lanzarote
When it comes to deciding upon your ideal accommodation, you’ll be spoilt for choice. With an endless list of hotels in Lanzarote, you can be sure of finding one that suits your needs perfectly.
A stay in the Lanzarote Bay Hotel comes with the added convenience of an all-inclusive package, giving you the option of paying for all your meals and drinks before you even arrive. The Lanzarote Village Hotel is another great option that also offers an all-inclusive package, and with its fresh decor, helpful staff and two beautiful swimming pools, this hotel is a great choice to help you relax and make the most of your holiday.
Holiday Facilities in Lanzarote
A quick glance at a Lanzarote weather forecast tells any tourist what they need to know about the facilities on offer here. With so much year-round sun, there are plenty of beachside activities to enjoy.
Families can enjoy a fascinating day out at the Timanfaya Volcano Park, where adults can relax as an experienced guide takes control of the trip. Children will love the experiments that they’ll be invited to help out with, from creating steam, to juggling hot lava rocks in their hands. And at the foot of the tourist centre, visitors are offered a trip through the park on camel back.
Romantic couples can indulge in a spot of wine sampling at one of the many vineyards in the heart of the island. Hotels can organise transportation to the site, leaving you both able to relax and enjoy your heavenly tasting session.
Older couples with a love of golf will delight in any one of the golf course available on the island. Head to the course at Costa Teguise and enjoy wonderful ocean views and an unusual course played, in places, on black lava cactus fields.
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Culture and History of Majorca
The island of Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands lying in the Mediterranean Sea, was once a settlement for the Romans. Over the years it was the site of numerous battles, changing hands frequently between the warring nations depending upon where each fortunate winner came from. This constant change in leadership left its mark on the island, and there are still visible influences of the Roman, Vandal and Byzantine rule – particularly in the local architecture.
For a true taste of this stunning island, visitors are encouraged to visit La Granga, a stately home that has been converted into a museum depicting the life and history of the local people. Enjoy folk dancing demonstrations and watch craftspeople at work using traditional island methods.
The reason Majorca is so popular with British holiday makers, is because it’s so accessible. As well as being able to book cheap flights to Majorca, a holiday to this part of the world is made easy thanks to the short travelling time, the close modern culture and the likelihood of experiencing sunny weather in Majorca, regardless of the time of year.
Entertainment in Majorca
Majorca caters well for their guests in terms of entertainment, and some are well worth making a point of visiting if you can. Santa Ponsa Majorca is one of those well known Majorca resorts thanks to its lively clubbing scene, which peaks between May and October every year. For those who like the idea of a party night but are travelling with children, the Sanddancers in Cala Bona, Majorca is a family friendly bar where you can relax with a drink while your children play away in the secure kid’s zone, which is equipped with games consoles and more.
For something that hits the cultural spot, the Soller Railway is an old fashioned tram network that will take you for a spin out of Majorca’s trendy towns and through the outlying olive groves. Or pay a visit to the famous Caves of Drach, with their awe-inspiring stalagmites and stalactites, secret lake and floating musicians.
Transport in Majorca
Flights to Majorca are operated by all the major airlines, and by several of the budget providers as well thanks to its short flying time; a flight from London to Majorca’s airport Palma de Mallorca takes a little over two hours. And with such a large choice of carriers, cheap holidays in Majorca are available all the year round. For help choosing the best cheap flights to Majorca for you, try the form at the bottom of this page which will search for the available options for your chosen dates.
Once on Majorca, getting around is relatively simple. Car hire in Majorca is easy to arrange and all the major companies are conveniently located at the airport, but if you prefer public transportation, then buses are cheap and reliable with most lines making a stop at the airport.
Accommodation in Majorca
Accommodation in Majorca is varied and abundant. If you’re looking for a restful, private getaway then booking one of the Majorca villas is a great option. Travellers who prefer to be as close to the heart of a holiday as possible, will find plenty of fantastic apartments in Majorca that are all close to the main attractions and nightlife.
The Hotel America Majorca provides excellent accommodation overlooking a fabulous and secluded beach, and has won awards for both quality and environmental management in the past year, while the Majorca Beach Hotel offers a location in the heart of Magaluf and still affords the luxury of a private pool.
Holiday Facilities in Majorca
Majorca might be a small island, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in entertainment. There are plenty of activities to choose from, whatever type of trip you’re going on, and you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Parents and children alike will marvel at the Pirates Show, an extravaganza of acrobatics, juggling and fire-eating, performed in an arena that houses its very own pirate ship. The evening includes a meal and drinks for everyone, although you’ll be so mesmerised that you may actually forget to eat.
Young adults can enjoy a lively party atmosphere in Magaluf, and tour operators will happily arrange your pub crawl, sometimes to include a free pick up from your hotel in a limo. And if you’re travelling as part of a stag or hen party, there are some companies who can provide a selection of fancy dress outfits to help you all dress the part.
Couples can enjoy the romance of an evening helicopter tour across the island, hovering over the private jets in the marina before heading off to fly around the base of the Tramuntana Mountains.
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Culture and History of Tenerife
Tenerife is a volcanic island, created by continuous eruptions from a series of volcanoes on the floor of the Atlantic Sea. It finally emerged as an island around 8 million years ago, and since then, life has developed. What was once ash and lava is now home to one of Britain’s favourite destinations, with thousands of us booking our holidays in Tenerife to the isle every year.
The island, which is one of the Canaries, was originally believed to be one of the uppermost mountain tops of the mysterious city of Atlantis, home to the God Poseidon. These days, local culture focuses more on its religious festivals, and carnivals are a popular form of celebration. The second biggest Mardi Gras in the world is held in the capital city of Santa Cruz every February, but with a considerable number of Saints connected with the island, these celebrations occur frequently throughout the year.
 Mardi Gras carnival, Santa Cruz, Tenerife Take one glance at the Tenerife weather forecast and it’s easy to understand why the island is such a huge attraction. With average temperatures that rarely drop below 20 degrees centigrade, its sandy beaches and unusual landscape make Tenerife an enticing location for a break. It’s also the reason why the winter months are so busy with tourists looking to escape the typical British winter and soak up some foreign sun.
Entertainment in Tenerife
No trip to Tenerife would be complete without a visit to the Black Pyramids; beneath these stone structures archaeologists discovered a cave containing animal remains, as well as a fascinating indication of early human life. But for more modern and up to date things to do in Tenerife, head for Aqualand Tenerife or Siam Park for a fun-filled family day out that is great for cooling you down on a hot Spanish day.
For travellers who are looking for a holiday destination with plenty to do after hours, then Tenerife nightlife is far from disappointing. Join the sophisticated crowd at Casino Taoro (where men are obliged to wear a jacket), or dance the night away in the ultra trendy disco, Coco Loco.
Transport in Tenerife
Thanks to its close proximity to the UK, flights to Tenerife are not hard to come by and aren’t limited to just the major operators, with budget airlines making cheap holidays in Tenerife even more affordable. A typical return flight from London to Tenerife in February could cost you less than a £80 return per person, and in the summer, your cost for the same flight could be as little as £120 return. The search form at the bottom of this page is great to help you hunt for the perfect flight.
Flying to Tenerife from London can take around 4 hours, and once you’ve landed, the local transportation network is easy to navigate. There is a fantastic public bus network, and the local rail service has frequent stops in every major town and city.
 Black Pyramids, Tenerife
Accommodation in Tenerife
In Tenerife, Playa de las Americas is a favourite tourist spot, but thanks to the thriving tourist trade, the choice of holiday accommodation is immense. La Siesta Hotel Tenerife oozes four star charm, and with spa facilities on offer and friendly staff to cater for your every whim, it’s no surprise that they’re a popular hotel with Brits.
For a place to stay that’s a little less exorbitant, the Vulcan Hotel Tenerife is perfectly placed to provide the best golf, shopping, nightlife and beaches that the island has to offer. They also provide you with a free airport transfer and free Wi-Fi connectivity, so whatever your needs, at least your ‘connections’ will never be an issue.
Holiday Facilities in Tenerife
Tenerife has it all from water sports to skydiving, and holiday maker can expect to find all types of facilities and activities on this little island in the Atlantic.
Families can enjoy the experience of the Loro Park, a sanctuary for parrots and other colourful tropical birds. The children will love the chance to help feed the creatures, and parents will have plenty of photo opportunities of their kids having fun.
Leaving from Playa de Las Americas, couples can indulge in a romantic evening spent whale watching from a luxury catamaran. These tours leave at various times, but get one in the early evening, and you’ll be back on shore in time for a relaxed evening meal in one of the terraced restaurants overlooking the sea.
Older couples can enjoy a variety of relaxing and informative excursions, including a trip to the geological sites of the Guimar Pyramids. Excursions are bookable direct from your hotel, so they’re a great way to see the island without the hassle of arranging transportation.
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