Las Piteras, Lanzarote
• The home of British naturists in Lanzarote – we are the only UK tour operator offering packages to Charco del Palo since 1990 • Very comfortable self-catering apartments • Secluded and peaceful unspoilt location overlooking the sea • Car hire with unlimited mileage included in the price • Excellent base for exploring Lanzarote – Fire Mountains, Teguise market, etc. • Duty-free prices make your money go further • Flights from most UK airports • Hot and dry climate for year-round sunbathing and swimming •
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THIS IS ONE of the warm Canaries and lies about 70 miles off the west coast of North Africa. It is an extraordinary island of unusual beauty. You will find some 300 volcanoes and congealed lava beds which form an impressive landscape in ochre, black, grey, blue and vermilion. The absence of any green is very noticeable – apart from a few cactus fields and palm trees.
There are underground lakes, secluded beaches, sleepy villages with whitewashed houses and terraced vineyards (the local wine is called Malvasia). The almost continuous sunshine and year-round pleasant climate also help to produce bumper crops of tomatoes, melons and sweet potatoes.
The first naturist vllage in the Canaries, Charco del Palo, was opened on Lanzarote in 1979. Initially, only a part of it (Castillo de Papagayo) was developed by a German tour operator. Gradually, private villas and apartments were built in its immediate vicinity, among them Las Piteras. Our accommodation is not in the German 'enclave' and is mostly frequented by the British.
LOCATION Las Piteras is situated 15 miles north-east of Lanzarote’s capital, Arrecife, three miles off the main road near the village of Mala. This isolated location ensures a peaceful and tranquil holiday close to nature. The group of three (mainly single storey) buildings has been built on a sand-covered clifftop, overlooking the sea. An almost permanent breeze tempers and dries the prevailing heat, ensuring comfortable nights’ sleep under a blanket - even in the summer!
ACCOMMODATION We have several types of self-catering apartments for up to four people:
Studio (for 1 or 2 people): Large room with sitting area, breakfast bar, kitchenette with 2-ring electric hob, microwave, fridge, equipped with pots and pans, crockery and cutlery for self-catering, double bed and wardrobe. Shower/toilet room. Sea view.
Type 1 (for 2 or 3 people): Apartment with separate double bedroom, large wardrobe, living/dining room with kitchenette, 2-ring electric hob, microwave, fridge, equipped with pots and pans, crockery and cutlery for self-catering, and shower/toilet.
Type 2 (for up to 2 people): As Type 1, but with a communal terrace and sea view.
Type 3 (for up to 4 people): Apartment with two separate double bedrooms, large living/dining area with breakfast bar, 2-ring electric hob, microwave, fridge, equipped with pots and pans, crockery and cutlery for self-catering. Shower/toilet, balcony and sea view. An additional child can be put up in the living area. Cots are available – free.
FACILITIES The sheltered fresh-water swimming pool is the social centre of Las Piteras. Next to it is the boccia (boules) court and the open-air barbecue. A small natural sea-water pool is deep enough to swim in at high tide and about two hours either side of it. The sea-water temperature is fairly constant at 20°C (68°F) all year. (Las Piteras is also available during the winter.) Elsewhere, rocks make sea bathing dangerous but provide their own interest as the sea continually hammers out caves, blowholes and arches.
Within the naturist area, just 300 yards away, is the Castillo de Papagayo complex with three restaurants (occasional music, dancing and other entertainment), a cafeteria, a small grocer’s and a further large rock pool.
The Canaries are a duty-free area.
SIGHTSEEING Because of the location of Las Piteras we include car hire with unlimited mileage in our holiday charges. This gives you a wonderful opportunity to explore this fascinating island. Sites of note include the Fire Mountains, Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen, La Cueva de los Verdes, Teguise and Arrecife.
WHAT OUR LANZAROTE HOLIDAY PRICES INCLUDE
- Return flight.
- Hire of a Group B (Renault Clio, or similar) from/to Arrecife Airport, including air-conditioning, unlimited mileage, local tax, CDW insurance and Bail Bond. (Tyre damage NOT included).
- Accommodation as booked, with self-catering facilities.
- Electricity, linen and towels (changed once a week).
- Local taxes and change-over cleaning.
- Complimentary personal holiday insurance.