How to take a low cost holiday in Lanzarote, the Canary Islands, 6 tips to save on travel and to enjoy a holiday without too many additional costs in Spain.
Of the beauties of the splendid Lanzarote, island of the Canaries just 150 kilometers from the African coast, a lot has already been said. What not everyone knows is that Lanzarote as well as beautiful it can also be convenient. A few tricks are enough to save money and to avoid tourist traps.
Here are some tips for enjoying one low cost holiday in Lanzarote.
1. Avoid the high season
One of Lanzarote's most popular surprises is its climate.
Average temperatures fluctuate between 20 and 25 degrees throughout the year. A sort of perennial spring, obviously appreciated by tourists. The high season in Lanzarote coincides with Christmas, Carnival, Easter holidays and the summer months from July and September.
If you are looking for off-season heat, then choose one of the least popular periods for tourism. This way you will realize how much you can save. In fact, both flights to Lanzarote and accommodation will have lower fares.
2. Rent an apartment
The offer of hotels, houses and resorts on the island is incredibly varied. Try to choose an apartment for your low cost holiday in Lanzarote. In this way you will have all the comfort of feeling at home and more possibility of having a kitchen. You can shop at the supermarket and save significantly on the cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner out.
And you know, eating out every day on holiday has a lot of impact on the price of the trip.
3. Getting around by public transport
Many tourists arriving in Lanzarote choose to travel by renting a car. It's a great solution, but if you're on a tight budget, know that you can move easily by bus.
The ticket price changes depending on the route and is paid directly on board. You can use the bus to get from the airport to the area where you are staying and also to reach some of the most famous attractions on the island.
4. Beer for 1 euro at the bar
In the more touristic areas of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca or Costa Teguise, you will see many bars with their offers of drinks and dishes.
Take advantage of the really advantageous price to treat yourself to a beer sitting at the table of a bar overlooking the sea. In many bars a medium beer costs from 1 euro to 2 euro. One of the great little luxuries that you can have while choosing a low cost holiday in Lanzarote.
5. Local SIM card
The wifi on the island is quite widespread but almost all networks are password protected. To avoid running into the exorbitant costs of international roaming, it's worth it equip yourself with a local sim card with internet traffic included.
The price can vary from 5 to 25 euros, depending on the company and the gigabytes included. A very recommended and useful small investment when away from home. You know, Google Maps always comes in handy when you get lost in a foreign land.
6. Buy large water bottles
The water on the island is drinkable but doesn't taste very good. It is therefore advisable to drink the bottled one. Since you will need a lot of it, due to the heat and the walks, you will want to buy the large bottles (there are also cans) and keep them in the apartment. In fact, they cost less than the smaller ones. When you go out you can then pour the water into a bottle to take with you
