The Canary Islands, called Islas Canarias in Spanish, is the archipelago off the Northwest coast of mainland Africa near the border of Morocco. With a year-round temperate climate and a variety of terrains, the Canary Islands have something for everyone. One of the most beautiful is the island of Lanzarote. Not only is it one of the largest in the chain, it boasts gorgeous scenery and a unique and varied terrain. Below are more reasons to book your flight to Lanzarote and enjoy a splendid holiday in one of the most picturesque places you’ve ever seen.
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Natural beauty is not all this island paradise has to offer. There is an incredible array of opportunities for shopping in Lanzarote as well. A host of duty-free shops in various districts around the island offer nearly anything and everything a shopper’s heart desires – and perhaps more!
Lanzarote’s shopping districts are located primarily in the island’s main resort areas. Each area specialises in specific types of goods and services, and although some overlap, many are unique to the area in which the shops reside, so shoppers need not worry about running out of merchandise to peruse.
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Arrecife, the commercial and political capital of the island, offers visitors the best prices on electronic equipment. Loads of shops in Arrecifesell duty-free goods, offering brand names and superior services to visitors.
Are you looking for an amazing place to shop, eat, and play? Perhaps the most fantastic shopping centre of all is Puerto del Carmen’s Biosfera, which houses over 50 shops of fabulous fashion and accessory items. Opened in 2002, the centre covers a total area of 25,000 m2. Here, visitors will find designer brands available nowhere else on the island. And if you’re not interested in shopping, the Biosfera Plaza Shopping Centre has attractions such as videogame shops for gamers, restaurants for hungry visitors, children’s attractions to keep the little ones occupied, and mini golf for everyone’s enjoyment.
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One of the most popular shopping areas is Costa Teguise shopping district. Located along the Playa de las Cucharas (which translates to “A beach with golden sands”), this shopping district specialises in name brand sportswear, accessories, and souvenirs. In the commercial centre, a cluster of shops specialise in electronic items. And if you’re looking for a more “authentic” local shopping experience, look no further than Lanzarote’sTeguise Sunday Market. Here, visitors will find unique craft items and souvenirs as well as home-made sauces, cheeses, local wines, and produce. For a local night time experience, visit Pueblo Marinero on Friday evening for the area’s craft market. Surrounded by cafes and shops, the Friday night market in Pueblo Marinero is fun for all. Both local markets are an authentic and delicious way to enhance your visit to Lanzarote!
The wonderful, temperate, sub-tropical climate of the Canary Islands makes any time of year is the right time of year for a holiday on Lanzarote. Why not visit the Website of your local travel agency and schedule a holiday on the beautiful island of Lanzarote.
