Independent travel is a booming market as holidaymakers can get off the beaten track and explore what Lanzarote truly has to offer.

More independent travellers means more demand for self catering accommodation. And this has resulted in the growth of the private rental sector. With thousands of Lanzarote holiday villas and apartments now available. And despite the fact that there are now plenty of attractive hotels and fincas in the countryside most visitors from the UK still prefer to book something in one of the larger resorts. With villas in Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen in great demand especially during the peak holiday periods.

Do a quick search on the web for holiday villas in Lanzarote to find accommodation suitable for singles or even large family groups

There are however plenty of locations on the island that remain well off the main tourist trail for those who like to get out and explore. As Lanzarote is home to a host of natural wonders and plenty of unique man made attractions too. As well as lots of pretty villages and towns.
The best known sight though has to be the island’s volcanoes – 300 of which were formed during violent eruptions in the 18th century. Which transformed a large swathe of the interior into a lunar like wasteland of lava fields and burnt out volcanoes. Creating a very dry and arid terrain that is exacerbated by the climate, which has very little in the way of rainfall. So many visitors are surprised to learn that Lanzarote is home to its very own wood.

El Bosque is located in the North of the island and is such as well kept secret that it isn’t even signposted and doesn’t appear on many maps. However this is a hugely popular spot with the locals, many of whom head here on holidays and weekends to enjoy a BBQ whilst drinking in the fabulous views down to the bay of Famara below. El Bosque lies off the road that also leads to Lanzarote´s only other verdant area, the Valley of 1000 Palms. Which is a truly breathtaking sight, resembling an African oasis. The village of Haria sits on the valley floor here and this is the place to head for every Saturday morning when a great little market is staged in the main village square.

To find Lanzarote villas,hotels and apartments visit the website.