Value Family Breaks In Lanzarote

Today's gust post is from Nick Ball of LanzaroteGuidebook.com.

Looking for a family friendly winter sun break that isn´t going to break the bank?
There´s never been a better time to visit the small Canary Island of Lanzarote – especially for parents based in the UK. As flights to the island are available for as little as £9.99 return this winter with low cost carriers Ryanair – and take just a manageable four hours. (Of course those rates don't apply from the US but rates overseas are at incredible lows right now!)

Lanzarote has long been a hot favourite for families. As unlike some of the larger islands such as Tenerife there´s not enough nightlife to attract gangs of young singles. With the emphasis instead on couples and kids. A focus that is reflected in the large quantity of family orientated attractions on the island.

As well as plenty of child friendly beaches Lanzarote boasts a big selection of aquatic attractions which are usually a big hit with even the choosiest of children.

The Lanzarote Aquarium
The Lanzarote Aquarium is based in the resort of Costa Teguise – and is the largest in the Canary Islands. Containing over a million litres of water and hundreds of different marine species. Including native species such as
the triggerfish along with beautiful tropical verities such as clown fishes and poisonous fire dragons. Slightly scarier species such as sharks are also on show. And kids will love the three touching pools – enabling them to get their hands on sea cucumbers, starfish, and small crabs.

The Aquarium is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00 in the winter months and admission costs €12 for adults and €8 for kids.

Whale & Dolphin Museum
Continuing with the fishy theme children can also visit the excellent Whale and Dolphin Museum which is located in the upmarket marina of Puerto Calero. Where Dad can also drool over some of the multi million dollar craft moored here.

This modern museum has plenty of cool interactive features to keep the kids amused along with a strong educational message. They can also get to grips with real whale bones, dolphin and large sperm whale teeth and even a whale’s baleen plate. Whilst listening to the clicking sounds of whale and dolphin song.

The Whale and Dolphin Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from10.00 to18.00 and admission costs €8 for adults and €5 for children. With kids under seven getting in for free.

Gran Karting
Ideal for the little budding Lewis Hamilton in your family this professionally designed Karting facility offers all the thrills - without the spills - for children of all ages.

Under Fives can pilot small battery driven karts or double up with their parents at the controls. Whilst 5-12 year olds can compete in the Infantil class on a 100-metre track, driving Karts with restricted speeds under close supervision. 12-16 year olds race against each other on a longer 865-metre course, again under close supervision and wearing all of the appropriate safety gear.
There are also mini bikes available for boy (or girl) racers who prefer two wheels to four. Free mini bus transport to and from the track is available to groups of six or more people.

Prices dependent on age – visit GranKartingClub.com for more information.

Find out more about the island by visiting Lanzarote Guidebook – where you can download a 96 page guidebook to the island free of charge and book flights, holidays, hotels and villas in Lanzarote direct online.