Winter Sun in the Canaries - Lanzarote with Oli, Debbie & Naomi

 Winter Sun in the Canaries - Lanzarote 

What a glorious day we woke up to and we needed little persuasion to relax and unwind on the sun loungers, topping up our tans. The swimming pool was the perfect place to cool off, practise our swimming and best of all join in with the energetic aqua aerobics. 

Our hotel was in the perfect position with plenty of shops, bars and local markets for us to explore. Everybody managed to buy gifts and souvenirs and as a reward for our hard work we treated ourselves to a delicious ice cream. 

It was an early start eager for an excursion that promised to showcase Lanzarote’s natural wonders. Our first stop was El Golfo’s Green Lagoon, a striking site where vibrant green waters shimmered against a backdrop of black volcanic sand and deep blue seas. Next, we ventured to Timanfaya National Park, a mesmerizing volcanic terrain shaped by eruptions centuries ago. The heat was almost unbearable as we learned that the earth beneath us was hot enough to cook meat! A guide demonstrated the island’s geothermal activity, even showing us how dry brush ignited instantly from the heat below the surface. We were all stunned by the raw power of nature. Then, Tom and Debbie took the plunge and went for a camel ride, exploring the volcanic landscape from a completely new perspective. They both absolutely loved it!

Today was all about the animals! We were off to Rancho Texas, home to dolphins, sea lions, and birds of prey. The dolphin show was spectacular, with the graceful creatures performing stunning tricks. We continued our animal adventure with a visit to the penguin enclosure and the birds of prey show, where we watched massive vultures soar over our heads, creating a truly magical atmosphere. After a fun-filled day at the animal park, we cooled off at the nearby water park, where the brave souls splashed down the slides while the rest of us relaxed in the sun. 

The live shows at the hotel were outstanding. Our favourite being "The Final Countdown". The music was infectious, and before long, we were all on the dance floor, belting out the songs we knew off by heart. 

Down the road was Betty Boop’s Show Bar and our group of party animals took to the microphone belting out classic karaoke songs. But the night truly belonged to Wayne, whose energetic performance of “I Am the Music Man” had the entire bar dancing and singing along. It was, without a doubt, one of the best nights of the holiday!

The beach was stunning and the views didn't get much better.  

We were so lucky having so many great activities to participate in. The competition heated up on the crazy golf course where there were some challenging holes!