Things to see and do in Costa Tegvisa (might have spelt that wrong-going on my husband's scribble) Lanzarote

Question

We're going next week- what should we see and do (apart from the obvious lie by the pool a lot and drink sangria)

Answer 1

There is a guy in one of the dive shops that you could do a Rooney on for me??? (re: England v Portugal).

:-)

Answer 2

There's not much to do in Costa Teguise itself however, Lanzarote is a small island and there are many things to do all round.  I went one July and it rained everyday so I have seen the entire island!  

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 (caves) and Jameos del Agua. Cesar Manrique is a massive influence on the island and you MUST visit his amazing house which is built into the rock and houses lovely artwork.

Rather than go on organised trips from your hotel, I would recommend hiring a car or take a cab.  

Timanfaya National Park - The Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains) were created between 1730 and 1736 when more than 100 volcanos, covering more than 50 km², rose up and devastated this part of the island (including several villages). The last eruptions were in 1824, however due to the low rainfall (and therefore lack of erosion) this area appears much the same as it did just after the eruptions. In 1968 the area was declared a national park, Parque Nacional de Timanfaya. This part of the island is a must for any visitor to the island because of its unique 'martian' landscape and rare plant species

The Cave of Los Verdes - The Cueva de los Verdes or Green Caves is part of the Atlantida underground Cave system formed some 3000 years ago during the eruptions of Monte Corona.

The original inhabitants, the Guanches, used to shelter here from Pirates that once tormented the island. The tunnel is over 6 km long with an additional 1.6 km under the sea and is the longest Volcanic Tunnel in the World (the underwater section has not been fully explored), although only about 2 km are open to the public.

Jameos del Agua - located in the north of Lanzarote, is part of the Atlantida volcanic cave system formed by the eruptions of the Corona volcano about three to four thousand years ago. This larger cave system with it's centre in Haria also includes the Cueva de los Verdes.

The word 'Jameo' refers to a volcanic cave with a collapsed roof, of which there are many in this part of Lanzarote. The Lanzarote-born artist César Manrique has helped to create this spectacle, where these natural 'jameos' have been turned into an Auditorium, Swimming pool, Gardens and Restaurants, while still blending into the surrounding volcanic landscape. The natural Auditorium has seating for 600 and is renowned for its excellent acoustics. There are regular shows put on here, which include Folklore Music (the traditional music of the Canary Islands), AudioVisual displays and a Disco on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The underground salt water Lagoon, Jameo Chico, is host to a Species of Blind Albino Crab (Munidopsis Polimorpha) that is found nowhere else. I would definitely recommend you visit this as it is amazing.

The Cactus Garden - was designed by the late Lanzarote Artist Cesar Manrique. This impressive collection of Cacti, which were selected by the Botanist Estanislao Gonzales Ferrer, features well over 1000 species of Cactus. The restored windmill and strange metal sculptures make for an impressive contrast against the dry volcanic landscape.

Mirador del Rio - provides spectacular views of the Chinijo Archipelago, which consists of La Graciosa, Montana Clara and Alegranza as well as the islets of Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste. The early inhabitants of the island used this site as a Lookout point as Lanzarote was often attacked by pirates. In 1898 the 'Bateria del Rio' was built as an Artillery base where the Canons now resting at the Castillo de San Gabriel once resided.

In 1973 Cesar Manrique turned the Bateria del Rio into a restaurant and Tourist Center.

I also went on a submarine trip but I wouldn't recommend this as we didn't really see anything to write home about!

HOPE YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY! x

Answer 3

I think you're after Costa Teguise

If the 147 Club (cellar pool bar) is still there, that's a great place to play pool or snooker and stay very cool (I was recovering from heat stroke so it was very useful)

Answer 4

It's worth going to the market at the weekend, if you can gete up to the old capital. The Caves in the North of the Island that contains the albino blind crabs, is worth the hour to go and see.... Of course there is the National Park to look at the volcano and maybe an evening meal cooked by volcano heat in the evening (take cool clothing as well as a jumper, as the restaurant is build into the volcano and gets hot, while outside you are up a mountain so it may be a little chilly).  

Hope you have a great time, I did when I was there