Events in Lanzarote in 2010
Thinking of taking a sunshine break on the popular holiday island of Lanzarote this year? You certainly won’t be alone if so, as during the course of 2009 close to 1.4 million tourists visited this unique little Canary Island. Located just off the coast of West Africa. With many planning their trip around specific events and festivals that take place on Lanzarote every year.
Hundreds of thousands of British tourists will be enjoying a break on the island during the course of 2010. With around 50% opting to stay in self catering accommodation, with apartments and villas in Lanzarote proving especially popular. Many choose to build their visit around specific events on the island – as there’s a whole raft of fiestas and festivals taking place throughout the course of the year.
For all you independent tourist the islands many Lanzarote villas to choose from during the summer or winter months.
Carnaval kicks off in February and is arguably the most colourful celebration of the year. This fiesta has its roots in Roman history – as well as the traditions of Lent. And has long been seen as an excuse for letting your hair down before the upcoming period of abstinence. The event is staggered so it takes place at different times in different parts of the island. With the most riotous celebrations reserved for the capital city of Arrecife and the largest resort of Puerto del Carmen.
May sees the arrival of over 1000 super fit athletes on the island. As the annual Iron Man contest gets underway. This is widely regarded as one of the hardest events of its kind in the world. Entrants have to swim 3km, cycle 180km and then finish all of that off with a full marathon. Many don’t even make the finish line but for the top 60 a place in the Grand Final in Hawaii beckons – along with a slice of the $75,000 prize money.
Lanzarote is also a great destination for music lovers too as there are concerts and festivals taking place throughout the year. Among the best is Jazz Canarias which visits the island every July. And which showcases some of the best young talent from the world of jazz. In previous years featuring free live performances from the likes of the guitarist Kyle Eastwood –offspring of the famous actor Clint Eastwood. All of which takes place in the atmospheric setting of the historic former island capital of Teguise.
September is also a great time for booking holiday apartments in Lanzarote. As the Costa Music Festival takes place that month. Bringing an eclectic mix of live dance acts and top DJ talent to the beach at Playa Bastian in Costa Teguise. And like so many other events on the island this is also entirely free of charge – attracting crowds in their thousands.
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