The route between Manchester and Lanzarote island is served both by direct and indirect flights. A direct flight is operated by Monarch, Flythomascook or Ryanair, with travel time around 4 hours and 20 minutes. Many other airlines, though, have flights with a stopover, including: Aer Lingus (flying through Cork or Dublin), AirBerlin (London followed by Berlin) and AirFrance (Paris and Madrid). Total travel time on these flights increases greatly to between 10 and 20 hours with no cost advantage compared to a direct flight.All flights depart from Manchester Airport, and land at Lanzarote's Arrecife Airport. Manchester Airport is well-connected to the city centre, and you can get there by train, taking only 20 minutes, bus or taxi, with these taking around 30 minutes. Upon arrival, you can easily get to Arrecife, the island's capital, by bus or taxi, taking only 10 minutes.
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The most characteristic aspect of the island of Lanzarote is that its soil is mostly volcanic. Part of UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve, this island only has one active volcano, but its fauna and flora are extremely protected. You can take a guided tour of the park, which is on the Western coast of the island. The views are nothing short of amazing.
2 The BeachesSome of Spain's most beautiful beaches are on this island. On top of relaxing, sunbathing and enjoying the food, you can try out various activities, like scuba diving (among the best in Europe), snorkeling, surfing, canoeing and windsurfing.
3 The other Canary IslandsYou can take ferries to the other islands, including Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Some of the most impressive sights are the Loro Parque (a huge zoo) in Tenerife, the beaches in Fuerteventura and the city of Las Palmas on Gran Canaria.
4 Canarian cuisineEnjoy some traditional Canarian food during and after a day spent at the beach. Local delicacies include pescado a la sal (fish baked in salt), sancocho canario (a fish stew with potatoes), papas arrugadas (potatoes served with mojo garlic and paprika sauce) and gofio (porridge).
5 NightlifePerhaps not as wild as Fuerteventura and Tenerife, Lanzarote can still boast a pretty vibrant nightlife. The town of Puerto del Carmen is the most lively, with all kinds of pubs and clubs. Otherwise, enjoy a drink in Arrecife's many bars.