For A Beach Holiday With A Difference, Book Hotels in Lanzarote

White sand beaches, turquoise sea, and hot sun... the idea of a beach holiday is a tempting one, and the islands in the Atlantic and Mediterranean boast some breathtaking beaches indeed. Yet it’s worth checking out some of the beaches with an interesting story, or which offer something unusual. There are many unique and fascinating beaches to offer you a holiday with a difference - if you just know where to look.



Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands began its life thanks to a volcanic eruption millions of years ago, and now is a popular holiday destination. However, its proximity to the African continent has caused some intriguing effects on the island, visible most clearly on Fuerteventura’s most popular beach, Corralejo. Here people flock to see the rolling sand dunes, which were made by strong winds bringing sand across from the Sahara. That same wind makes this area a popular place with surfers and windsurfers, while the beaches themselves are sheltered by bands of volcanic rock, and popular with those visiting the dunes. Building is forbidden on this beach, with the exception of the two Fuerteventura hotels which currently stand there.



The Greek islands are a hugely popular holiday spot due to the many idyllic beaches and hot climate. Yet there’s more to the beaches of Greece than beauty and charm. Just in the last few months archaeologists exploring the area have uncovered potential evidence of what could be the world’s earliest sea voyage, on a beach near Plakias, in Crete. Rough tools were uncovered on the beach which date back 700,000 years ago, meaning humans would have had to travel there by sea. Until this find there was no proof of any Stone Age life on Crete. To visit the island and perhaps walk on the same beaches as man’s ancient ancestors, book one of the Crete hotels on the southern coast, which is where the tools were discovered.



Europe has plenty of beaches which are "clothing optional", but one of the best resorts is in Lanzarote. The Castillo de Papagayo is the only official naturist resort in the Canary Islands, and has plenty to offer both lifelong naturists and beginners who wish to experience going "au natural". Enjoy the privacy of the swimming lagoon, games area, sunbathing space and even restaurants and bars are (although visitors are expected to cover up for dinner and drinks in the evening). There are a few other naturist beaches and hotels in Lanzarote, but the Castillo de Papagayo resort is the most popular as it specifically caters to the naturist crowd.