7-Night - Lanzarote: The Land of the Volcanoes
19 March and 5 November 2011 Guided Tour
Enjoy a ride through some of the most dramatic landscapes to be found in Europe. These islands are of volcanic origin. Lanzarote suffered a series of eruptions in the 18th century and as a result has some fascinating landscapes with volcanoes everywhere we look and immense lava flows - some of the most unique riding you are likely to encounter anywhere. The unique architectural works of César Manrique form a valuable complement to the volcanic environment, and his enduring influence and ecological concern has meant that the island has escaped the excesses of modern-day mass tourism. Last but not least, the benign climate, neither hot in summer nor cold in winter, means that cycling is possible all year round. Our combination of rides and free days mean you can choose whether you ride or take the occasional day off. Definitely a trip not to be missed!
Trip Code - SA7LAN
| Night One | Costa Teguise |
| Night Two | Haría |
| Night Three | San Bartolomé |
| Night Four | San Bartolomé |
| Night Five | Playa Blanca |
| Night Six | Playa Blanca |
| Night Seven | Puerto del Carmen |
Day 1 Arrival in Lanzarote (Arrecife Airport). Taxi to hotel in Costa Teguise.
Today we arrive in Lanzarote. We taxi from Arrecife Airport to the hotel
- 14 km. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the beach resort of Costa
Teguise.
Day 2 Costa Teguise - Haría
Today's ride takes us around the northern end of the island to the village
of Haría and its multiple palm trees. En route we have the opportunity
to visit Manrique's famous works such as La Cueva de los Verdes, Los Jameos
del Agua, El Mirador del Río which form an integral part of the volcanic
landscape. We take in fishing villages without losing sight of the impressive
Monte Corona..
Day 3 Haría - San Bartolomé
From Costa Teguise, we take the road towards Teguise, the one-time capital
of the island. Our route gives us the opportunity to visit Manrique's former
residence built into the lava flows and now the Fundación César
Manrique. Teguise itself is a delightful small town with typical architecture
and many pleasant bars for refreshment. A route extension gives us the chance
to enjoy the magnificent views over the cliffs of Famara. From Teguise we
continue to our rural hotel close to San Bartolomé and with a dramatic
landscape of vineyards and volcanoes.
Day 4 San Bartolomé - San Bartolomé
Today is a free day spent in San Bartolomé. We can choose to relax,
or enjoy a round ride, or even both. Our round ride takes us to the beautiful
beach of Famara with the backdrop of spectacular volcanic cliffs. We then
follow the coast towards La Santa where we turn inland again into the interior
heading towards the fascinating wine country of La Geria and then across
extensive lava fields and a lunar landscape back to our hotel in San Bartolomé.
Day 5 San Bartolomé - Playa Blanca
Day 6 Playa Blanca - Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca sits at the very south of the island and looks across to Fuerteventura.
Today we can take a boat across to Corralejo and enjoy a visit or a ride
on another island. Alternatively, we can enjoy a day in Playa Blanca and
take the opportunity to visit the nearby coves and beaches of Papagayo,
the best on the island and unspoilt by tourism.
Round rides in Fuerteventura of differing lengths.
Day 7 Playa Blanca - Puerto del Carmen
From Playa Blanca, we head across the dramatic hills of Femés before
heading to the wine country of La Geria. Here, the unusual vineyard cultivation
techniques have given rise to a fascinating landscape not to be seen anywhere
else in the world, and producing some fine wines. We then descend to our
final beachside hotel in Puerto del Carmen.
35 km - 19 miles
| Day 8 | End of IberoCycle services. Taxi to airport (4 km). A short taxi ride to the airport - 4 km - 10 € - brings you back to your flight home |
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Trip Details
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| Tour Dates 2011 | 19-26 March / 5-12 November |
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| Prices | 1 person in double share - 990 € Single person - 1240 € Bike hire - 88 € |
| Included | Accommodation with en-suite bathroom Luggage transport Buffet breakfast Evening meal on all days Information Pack (Route Guide and maps) |
| Not Included | Bicycle hire Holiday extension Boat to Fuerteventura (optional day 6 excursion) Entrance fee to Timanfaya Park |
| Terrain / Gradients | The island is not flat. Terrain is undulating and at times flat. One short but steep climb on Day 7. Distances are not excessive, and 2 free days are included where the rider decides whether to cycle or not. |
| Arrival points |
Lanzarote (Arrecife) Airport There are many airlines flying from European destinations to the Canaries. Information available on request. |
| Holiday extensions | Possibility of spending extra nights in Lanzarote. |
| Links |
Independent Newspaper Article - Ben Ross visits Lanzarote Independent Newspaper Video - Ben Ross visits Lanzarote Independent Newspaper Article - Winter on the Beach: Lanzarote, by Simone Kane Independent Newspaper Article - Art in the Landscape: César Manrique, by Emma Greg Independent Newspaper Article - Discover the dramatic volcanic landscape of Lanzarote, by Simon Calder |