By Anonymous , 13-09-2009

great holiday for water sports - Lanzarote Puerto Calero, Iberostar Costa Calero Hotel - the best place i have been to in years!

My husband and i along with our nine year old daughter travelled here for the first week in September, i had bought the holiday as a present for his 40th birthday.
The hotel is large and sprawling with 4 swimming pools on 3 different levels one being a salt water pool. The pools and the areas around them were kept very clean as was the rest of the hotel. The restaurants were never very busy so no queing for food, a wide selection including a roast every night along with steak or chops and seafood, lots of choice. I think the problem some people have is they try everything at once and over indulge then they get fed up up of the food. I thought the food was good.
There is a piano bar that serves cocktails and all branded spirits and they were extremly generous with the measures, have to say some of the entertainment in here was cheesy but to the point it was funny so we really enjoyed it singing along and having a giggle.
Didn't really use the downstairs bar so can't comment.
Peurto calero is a pretty harbour with some nice restaurants and designer shops, tommy hifiger, lacost, ralph lauren, boss etc and still a few more. The harbour is down a steep hill but managable if you take your time and try not to attempt it at 4 oclock when it is soooo hot. Its only about a five minute walk.
Overall very quiet and relaxing which was just what we were looking for good all round and value for money i didn't meet anyone with any complaints while i was there everyone was more than happy. Hope this helps. I would reccomend.

Thanks,

Sarah
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By Anonymous , 17-01-2008

Whatever happened to loco gringo milligan? - Hey, anyone know where the loco gringo Pat Milligan is at, someone got a pic of him surfin and wants to publish it.

By toby , 15-10-2007

accomodation in lanzarote - i m planning a trip to lanzarote around christmas and was wondering if anyone knows a good place to stay for cheap and any other info would be appreciated cheers

By lucillaglioti@hotmail.com , 29-05-2007

lanza in july? - hallo, I am travelling to lanzarote for two weeks in july, I use tu surf from 6,7 years I am not excellent but I can do it. I would like to know the really conditions of waves this period. there are only foam o they are good? I just need 1 meter to enjoy!

By simonc@surfy.net , 30-03-2007

Matagorda - I'm going out in May and staying in the Matagorda area, has anyone surfed there? If so whats it like in May?
Thanks

By james@zeusdigital.com , 16-11-2006

Accomodation - Coming to Lanzarote on the 10th of Dec on my own to surf for two weeks. Was wondering if anyone knows of any cheap places
to stay preferably in the northern region. Would really appreciate information on this.

By Ian , 28-09-2006

A place to stay - Hey people,

I am off to lanza to get some surf in from oct 5th time. Traveling solo and be nice to stay somewhere with bit of a communal atmosphere near a decent beach (for a land locked occasional surfer like myself) perhaps La Caleta de Famara? Can anyone recommend a place and anyone on their way? gracias

By Luca Bi. , 11-07-2006

Back to Lanzarote - I've been there last year in April...
I'll be there again by the end of September. Looking forward to be there again!
The best spot for beginners and occasional surfers is Playa de Famara.
Had a very good time there with waves around 2 meters and a very costant swell around 6-7 P.M.
Good night life in Puerto del Carmen.

By Ricardo , 30-06-2006

- I´m from Portugal, and my family goes to Lanzarote 22-29 of July. I can go too, but my decision depends on the surf. Is there swell in Lanzarote in July? Can I surf there? If someone can help me it was great! Bye, thank you all..."Waiting for a wave is allright.Sometimes people spen their lives waiting for nothing.."

By Anonymous , 25-06-2006

local view - Famara Arrieta and Orzola are good beginners beaches.
No real local hassle because beaches are big.
Breaks to north of Arrieta are more local bound because
swell is not regular and tourism isnt there thing so
is populated with more moron types.
Lasanta can get v crowded which is when hassle starts but
if you go early the lazy buggers are still in bed so no
prob.
There are many waves near famara village and at high tide
San Juan at end of village is fantastic point but busy with a small take off area and a sharp reef.
Several hire shops and schools at famara and Sefon
is best shaper repair man situated at la santa village.
Come and enjoy the surf