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Casa de Esperanza (villa)

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This villa is a stylish home-from-home with every thing you could want waiting for you. Being a single storey villa with a private pool and private parking it is ideal for families. The rooms are all light and spacious. The lounge area opens directly to the covered terrace and then onto the open-air terraces surrounding the pool. There is plenty of space for the children the play, the pool is gently sloping and heated and surrounded by a secure walled garden which is not overlooked.

Welcome to Casa de Esperanza	Undercover terrace overlooking pool
Sunny dining area	Bright and spacious lounge

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The Lanzarote region

Lanzarote is the most easterly of the seven major Canary Islands and lies in the Atlantic Ocean only some 100 km (60 miles) from the coast of Africa and 1,000 km from the Iberian Peninsula. The island enjoys an average temperature of 22C all year-round due to its advantageous location in the Tropic of Cancer.

Fishing and agriculture once formed the basis of the islands economy but have since been overtaken by the excellent quality of its tourism industry.

Great care has been taken in preserving its historical and artistic heritage, its monuments and characteristic houses, local festivals and customs... in short, the full expression of its culture and folklore.

Lanzarote is made up of seven municipalities: Arrecife (the capital), Teguise, Hara, San Bartolome, Tias, Tinajo and Yaiza, with an official population of nearly 125.000 inhabitants, mostly residing in the south-central part of the island.

Lanzarote is the most easterly of the 7 major Canary Islands. Its arid, volcanic landscape and its amazing sea cliffs create a unique and dramatic scenery.

Lanzarote has a wide and varied number of beaches along its coast - fine white or dark sand, calm waters with large swells. But there is much more to Lanzarote than just the coastline, there is so much to do and see and you should not miss some of the many delights nestled like jewels across the island.

The Spanish in general love to party and the Canaries are no exception! Lanzarote's liveliest nightlife takes place in the capital, Arrecife and in the two main resorts of Puerto del Carmen (villa is located a few mins from the Old Town) and Costa Teguise is a short drive away.

Puerto del Carmen area

Puerto Del Carmen is the most popular tourist destination in Lanzarote. It offers three different areas, these are the Matagorda, Old Town and New Town which is called Avenida de Las Playas (or better known as the Strip).

These 3 areas are very much different to each other but all offer a good amount of bars and restaurants and of course shopping.

Matagorda is closest to the Airport, like the other 2 areas Matagorda has a large amount of bars and restaurants to choose from including it's own centre with a very good selection of restaurants. The beaches in Matagorda are golden and very long but it can get very windy. Matagorda is also the flattest part of Puerto Del Carmen.

The Old Town has managed to keep the look and feel of a old Spanish village. The area is filled with many different bars and Restaurants located over the Old Town, many of which are hidden away and are difficult to find. The Old Town is a few minutes walk from the Villa. No need to use a car at all.

The 'Strip' (New Town) as it's more commonly known is around 6km long with an almost unlimited supply of bars, shops and restaurants for you to choose from. Puerto Del Carmen also offers an impressive shopping centre called the Biosfera which offers 4 floors of shops and bars (with a kids play area to keep them happy). You can also walk to the Strip from the villa, but depending how far along you jaunt, you may well take a taxi (which are cheap and plentiful) home.

Puerto Del Carmen is the most popular tourist destination in Lanzarote, situated to the south of Lanzarote. It is attractive for many people because of the long sandy beaches, number of activities available and excellent selection of bars and restaurants. Puerto Del Carmen has a lot to offer all year round due to the warm climate of Lanzarote. Puerto Del Carmen started life as a fishing village and its picturesque harbour at the southern end of the resort is still very much in action, a lovely place to unwind over a drink and watch the fishing boats come and go. If you wander into the square nearby you will see the locals playing boules.

Puerto Del Carmen is the ideal holiday resort for the sun worshipper, with the beautiful Playa Grande beach, as for the night owl who loves dancing and eating and drinking, or the culture vulture. Suitable for couples and families Puerto Del Carmen has something to offer everyone with a wide selection of shops and shopping centres, entertainment halls, restaurants and bars.

PLACES WE FREQUENTLY VISIT:
The closest bar/restaurant to the villa is a few mins walk, come out of the villa, turn right, go to the end of the street and look across the main road. You will see a steak house type restaurant, called El Balandra. The food is excellent as is the welcome from Orlando, the barman. Tell him we sent you (tall blonde English Lady, he may not know my name). Even if you don't wish to eat, you are always welcome there for a drink and there is traditional Spanish music on Friday evenings.

On the same side of the road a little further down, we like La Bamba, good place to drop in either for food and drink and must admit their floors are always exceptionally shiny clean and their toilets are always SPOTLESS!
You don't need phone numbers for the above two as they are minutes from the villa.

A short walk away heading towards the Biosphera and turning left as if heading for the strip, follow the road down to Los Fariones Hotel and on the right hand side we can highly recommend La Casa del Parmigiana. Italian restaurant with a fabulous menu. Staff are always smiling too! (Tel + 928 512 731).

For a special occasion, head out to Puerto Calero. Amura Restaurant enjoys a great sea front location in the marina at Puerto Calero and offers top quality international cuisine in up market surroundings. It is located at the far end of the marina at Puerto Calero – which is a 8-10 minute taxi journey from the villa. The food is described as a fusion of Mediterranean influences, the service is second to none and the location truly breathtaking. Amura is a nook by the sea where any occasion becomes something unforgettable. Amura was awarded the Bib Gourmand by the prestigious Michelin Guide for excellence in cuisine and service. Closed on a Monday. For reservations Tel: +34 928.513.181.

Finally, if you head out towards Playa Honda you must try a local Spanish restaurant El Figon Casa Domingo, not a lot of English is spoken, but you'll get by and the food is wonderful. (Tel + 928 823 665)

FESTIVALS IN LANZAROTE

Spain and the Canary Islands are famous for there festivals (fiestas) and Lanzarote is no exception!! In Lanzarote throughout the year the island has many carnivals and fiestas, below I have listed a few of the more popular ones and generally larger one's that happen! Many fiestas, festivals and carnivals are held in the in or close to the main resorts and towns of the island, so if you are on holiday in Lanzarote whilst a fiesta is taking place, the you should go along and have a look and for the more daring participate, which can do by taking part in the fancy dress and partying alongside it all - it is a brilliant day and night out, with which most do party well into the early hours and some don't even stop for two days - so be prepared!

Main Festivals
On January 6th is the Dia de los Reyes - Three Holy Kings Day, The Three Holy Kings are celebrated all over the island, and the rest of Spain and the Canary Island. In Lanzarote the eve of Epiphany is marked by a street parade, during which the Three Wise Men distribute Christmas gifts to the children of the towns.
Carnival is celebrated at the beginning of Lent and begins with a parade on carnival eve in Arrecife. It's usually a four day event, with concerts, all night dancing and the procession of floats along the seafront. This is the Canary Islands most popular festival that time of year, with the longest tradition and is celebrated all over all the islands in the Archipelago of the Canaries. Apart from the inhabitants of the island, thousands of tourists are attracted by the fun and colours of the carnival celebrations too. Much of the spectacle of the carnival revolves around the Carnival Queen, who is elected in a grand gala that is held on a night that is considered one of the high points of the carnival. The funfairs are great for the kids but they do not normally get going until about 7pm. After the parade which tends to end at the open air party that has bands and musical tributes, the fun fair is here also and all the bars and restaurants normally have a stall down there too! This party doesn't normally get going until midnight and keeps going generally until the very early hours, literally 6-8am, so I would advise if you are thinking of partying hard with the locals then to join them in their tradition of a siesta!

San Juan - 23 June
This fiesta marks the beginning of summer and bonfires are lit in celebration.

San Marcial of Femes -1st week in July
San Marcial is the patron saint of Lanzarote.

Our Lady of Carmen - August 1-11th
The patron saint of fishermen. In the ports there is a maritime procession of fishing boats.

San Gines - 3rd week in August
The patron saint of Arrecife. A ten day celebration with a large fairground & fireworks on the last Saturday night.

The Virgen of Dolores -15th September
The Virgen of the volcanoes. Thousands of people dressed in local costume, from all over the island walk to visit the shrine. Lasts several days and includes a craft fair and folk festival.

There are many more fiestas that happen during the year throughout Lanzarote, If you are lucky enough to be on holiday when one is taking place then I would highly recommend going along to watch and participate!

SPORTING EVENTS

Lanzarote Marathon - 29 Nov 2008 to 30 Nov 2008

The annual Marathon in Lanzarote will take place in Arrecife, the capital of the island; this is the only Marathon event in the Canary Islands and it is celebrating its 19th anniversary welcoming runners of all age groups from all over the world. On the course in front of the beach you will experience the charm of the city, with its new and old buildings where locals have lived in close contact with the sea for centuries.
Official Race Website: http://www.lanzarotemarathon.com/IndexUK.htm

Lanzarote Iron Man - 23rd May 2009

Lanzarote Iron Man or to give it its full title (Lanzarote Ironman Canarias Triathlon) is the ultimate challenge for all athletes.

The Lanzarote Ironman. Just those three words are enough to get you respect among any group of athletes. It's tough, it's relentless, it's unpredictable. It's as near to the pure Ironman ethos as you'll find anywhere in the world. It's a race that takes favourites and shatters their dreams in an instant -- or, rather, somewhere around nine hours...

About the Race
The motto says it all. "Normal limits do not apply."

It's hard to say what makes the Ironman Lanzarote course so tough. There's heat, high winds, and a challenging bike course that winds its way up and down two mountains.

A swim is a swim, and the 2-loop ocean swim is a great way to start the long day.

The bike course is where things get really tough for the roughly 700 competitors. By the time all is said and done, they will have climbed more than 2,600 meters (that's 9,000 feet!).

Oh, lest we forget, there is still the run. The out-and-back run course is relatively flat. What makes it so tough are the winds, and the heat ... and the fact that it's a marathon.

The success and popularity of this race is positive for the whole island of Lanzarote, as it brings many people to the island both for racing and training. More info can be found here - http://www.ironmanlanzarote.com/IndexUK.htm

Our villa is ideally placed for easy access to this very popular event. So whether participating, contemplating or just viewing interest in the property will be keen so please book early.

BEACH HOLIDAYS IN PUERTO DEL CARMEN
Puerto Del Carmen holidays are a well-established Lanzarote favourite, popular with those looking for a Lanzarote resort with plenty of entertainment, good facilities, long sandy beaches and a wonderful all-year-round climate. The undoubted highlights of holidays in Puerto Del Carmen are its golden sandy beaches. Puerto Del Carmen beach is a long broad curved stretch of gently shelving golden sand with clean calm water ideal for swimming and windsurfing, making Puerto Del Carmen holidays particularly popular with families. Puerto Del Carmen holidays can easily sample the quieter atmosphere at Matagordos beach and Playa de Porcillos beach, two resorts that effectively form a continuation of Puerto Del Carmen beach.

PLAYTIME
Puerto Del Carmen is popular with families as the resort offers a broad range of entertainment and activities. for example watersports with excellent diving and windsurfing instruction, cycling, tennis, squash, fishing, horse riding, and plenty of shopping. Children on holiday in Puerto del Carmen will enjoy the local Rancho Texas theme park, the water park, feeding the fish in the lovely marina at Puerto Calero. They may also enjoy a visit to the lovely nearby village of Tias with its typical Canarian bars and restaurants. Puerto Del Carmen holidays are well placed for exploring the island of Lanzarote with its extraordinary volcanic landscapes. Popular excursions include visits to the volcanoes, the Cuerva de los Verdes, the lagoon at El Golfo, pretty inland villages like Yaiza, camel rides, boat trips to remoter beaches, a shopping trip to Arrecife or even a day trip to the island of Fuerteventura.

PLAYTIME FOR THE GROWN UPS TOO
Holidays tend to focus on the lively seafront promenade, known as 'the strip' with its ample selection of shops, cafes and restaurants with sea views. Puerto Del Carmen holidays also centre on the picturesque harbour (the old town), a great location for excellent tapas bars and more authentic fish restaurants. Holidays offer plenty of nightlife, with no shortage of bars and discos along 'the strip' offering something for most tastes along with family entertainment, karaoke, cocktail bars and a casino. While Puerto Del Carmen holidays certainly offer the liveliest nightlife on Lanzarote it is well short of being excessively wild. If you are lucky your holidays will coincide with one of the towns entertaining fiestas or carnivals. (See above).

How to get there

Lanzarote Airport is located between Arrecife and the main tourist resort of Puerto del Carmen. The airport serves frequent scheduled and chartered flights from destinations all over Europe, as well as internal flights connecting Lanzarote Airport to the other islands.

The property is a few minutes walk from all that the harbour and old town offers so a car is not necessary however, if you do wish to hire a car the journey from the airport to the property is only a 15 minute drive. The property benefits from private parking. Hire cars are cheap and plentiful. Cost is around 13 Euros.

Activities near Puerto del Carmen

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The property is accessed through the front door to an entrance hall leading to the kitchen, utility and lounge to the right. To the left of the entrance hall, there are three small steps leading to the bedroom/bathroom areas. At the end of the hallway there is a door providing private access to the master bedroom suite. The master bedroom suite has a king size bed and benefits from both an en suite bathroom and an en suite dressing room. (An ideal retreat at the other side of the property from the leisure areas for when a bit of piece and quiet is needed!)

The two other double bedrooms share the large house bathroom with a very large walk in shower/wet area. (The kid�s love this!).

This spacious kitchen/dining room is fully fitted/equipped including a hob, oven, toaster, iron, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher etc. There is a large dining table with chairs for 6 guests, and the added benefit of a door to an external private utility area with a washing machine and drying/airing facilities.

The lounge has plenty of windows with two sofas and chairs, coffee tables, storage units and is set in front of the large patio door overlooking the pool/BBQ areas. There is a satellite TV, CD and DVD player.

Patio doors from the lounge lead directly to a pleasantly shaded covered terrace which is equipped with an outdoor dining table and chairs and there is a BBQ is in the garden area too.

Further details outdoors:
As well as El Fresco dining facilities, sun-loungers are available on the sun terraces surrounding the pool The gardens are walled offering privacy yet having the benefit of being a few minutes walk from all that the old town has to offer. There is a BBQ, plenty of space for the children to play games and a shaded terraced area too.

Pool sizes:
Length: 24'7" or 7 metres 500
Width: 11'2" or 3 metres 400
Shallowest point: 31.5" or 800m
Deepest point: 59" or 1500m


If you do wish to use a car, the centre of Puerto del Carmen with all its fun and facilities is only a short drive away.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2009	23 Apr 09	18 Dec 09	550£ 550	0-	0-	Flexible
High Season 2009/10	18 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	Flexible
2010	3 Jan 10	18 Dec 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season 2010/11	18 Dec 10	3 Jan 11	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

All payments are made via BACS payment.

Please email for prices on special or late deals.

If you need something and it's not listed here, we'll do our best to help - so email with any specific requirements.

£200.00 per week deposits are required on bookings more that 6 weeks away, less than 6 weeks payment is required in full.

Guestbook for Casa de Esperanza

We had a fantastic holiday. Many thanks. B. Richardson, Dublin, Ireland. (October 2008)

We had a brilliant time. Your villa is beautiful and in a perfect location. I really couldn't fault it in any way and would visit again. We went for a walk to the strip one day but had dinner in the Old Town every night - I'm glad you recommended there as it suited us much better. Thanks again for allowing us the use of your villa. E Grant. Paisley, Scotland. (November 2008)

Fantastic villa in a great location, the villa was ideal for us in every way, especially as we were travelling with a small baby. Supermarkets were very close-by and Biosfera shopping mall was only a 15 minute walk away. I would highly recommend this property. Thanks again. M.Cameron, Surrey, England. (December 2008)

We were very impressed with the villa, it was spotless. We also loved your recommendation for the steak restaurant and we thought it was the best steak we had all week (I had steak most nights). I would definitely recommend your villa to anyone travelling to Lanzarote. It was in a nice quiet area but close to town.
Thanks again. A Walsh, Dublin, Ireland (April 2009)

We had a super holiday at your property. The villa is beautiful, spacious and tastefully furnished. The pool was fantastic as was the outside space and covered patio which provided some welcome shade. We loved the fact that the villa is not overlooked at all. The villa is also in a lovely quiet location (in fact we didn't see anyone else in the street while we were there!) We particularly liked the Old Town area which was quite near the villa.
We had a very relaxing holiday and will certainly recommend the villa to family and friends and hopefully return ourselves sometime in the future. C and A Hunter, Stirlingshire, Scotland. (June 09)

Hi Jennie. we are now back from a fantastic holiday, we all had a great time and the villa was beautiful and we loved lanzarote. We will definitely look at re-booking in the future and some of our friends would like details of the villa as we have told them how much we liked it. Regards T Evans (July 2009)

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