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Is it just me or is it such a great idea to not only post on an internet forum that your staying alone but also showing details of where your staying and roughly when

I'd seriously think about amending one or both.

Fear yee NOT sammi.
Lanzarote is definately NOT the type of place where anyone gets stared at for being on their own. This could get quite lengthy, but please read on.
Three years ago, I did, and thought exactly the same as you are doing right now . I booked a holiday to Lanzarote on my own, and funnily enough it was in October as well !! hmmmm,,, ha ha ha... October is actually a lovely month sammi. I'm gonna try and get a week over there myself in Oct.
Anyhow. Everything was great, until I actually arrived at my apartment. Thats when the doubt and uncertainty really kicked in; "ohh what have I done. I don't know the place or anyone here" thinks me. I have written this before sammi. If I could have got a plane back to the UK within the hour, I would have come home. I'm just so so glad I didn't.
Lanzarote, and to me, whats most important, the people of Lanzarote are among the friendliest I have ever come across in my life. OK, so I'm male. Believe me sammi, it doesn't matter wether your; male, female, gay, straight, married, single or come from the moon for that matter, Lanza will "genuinly" welcome you with open arms.
As I said, I did it three years ago, and have never been anywhere else since. 3 or 4 times a year, and always on my own. I love it. I have so many friends over there now, it feels more like home, than home in the UK.
Another thing that no one ever bothers about in Lanza is age. I have friends, both male and female in Lanza of wide and varying agegroups. When I'm over, we go for meals, a drink, or when they're not working some of them come and spend the afternoon on the beach with me just for a natter for an hour or two. And I try to have a nice quiet holiday on my own !!! Some hope,,, ha ha ha. Honest sammi its brilliant, and it broadens your horizons so much its unreal. I have friends that now live in Lanza from all over the world; Argentina, Holland, the Phillipines, Romania, Denmark and of course people from the UK. its that type of place sammi, a good mix of people from all walks of life All ya gotta do is say "hello", its as simple as that. Don't be frightened kiddo, you have no need to be. Just a little self confidence is all that is required, you'll be fine, and surprised at how brave you "DON'T" have to be.
I always stay in Puerto Del Carmen, so personally I can't speak about CT, but in all honesty, I think the people will be the same; friendly & welcoming, no probs.
Only one little word of advice sammi. STAY OUT of the electrical / jewelry shops, they're just a rip off, no matter how good the bargain may seem in the window, give em a wide berth.
When ya get there, there are a few of rules of course............
Rule 1, Relax. Rule 2, Enjoy yerself. Rule 3, Meet the people, and rule number 4,,,,,,,,, Take plenty of suncream, coz it will be HOT HOT HOT.
Have a great time
Mick

Just a heads up Sammi.......nothing to do with the regulars on here but it's an open internet forum which anyone can read and you just never know

Have a great holiday

That was great review, Mick


Sammi,have a great holiday.

I think you will be fine,
I have never felt unsafe here.
Enjoy your holiday and have a good chill out.

Thanks for all the advice, I have been to The Canaries numerous time but never Lanzarote, its great to hear it sounds much friendlier and more welcoming than the bigger islands.
Roll on 29th Sept

right that date is in my diary,
i will be looking out for a gorgeous female and i will only stare a little bit,
joking apart you will have qreat time ,there are always lots of folk who want to chat over a drink so you will soon make some new friends,i find the island very friendly.enjoy.

Youll be fine Sammi your initial post shows what an honest genuine person you are, people are great in Lanzarote and Mick has excellently outlined the advantages of The 'Hello word', make conversation and people will respond to you.

Lanzarote is a nice place but I would still say mix in crowds and be aware of the too familiar kind if you get my meaning

Have a great Holiday and I for one look forward to your feedback on this post when you get back, Oh and pay a visit to Puerto Del Carmen, go in Jaspers and Spenders they will put you right on where to have a great time

Good shout Geoff, re: Jaspars & Spenders.
sammi, if per chance you do get down to Puerto Del Carmen at some point in your holiday, these are two bars that are definately worth noting. The people that own these bars have lived & worked in Lanza for quite a number of years, and certainly have all the "up to date" info that at some point you may require. That coupled with the fact that the owners (Sue at Jaspars & John at Spenders) are VERY English, and more than hospitable.
Jaspars is at the Arrecife end of the Strip in PDC. Look for the Hawwian bar on the "beach side" of the road, and Jaspars is directly opposite, above Banca March. You will see I say "above" Banca March sammi. Reason being, the bars in PDC are sometimes built on 2 levels. Its a bit strange when ya first see it, but ya get used to it after a while. Ask for Sue...
Spenders is a small bar, just off the Strip in PDC up a street named Calle Anzuelo. If your on foot, dependent on which way you approach it, look for either; Mulligans bar, which is just past Centro Atlantico (Centro is where the younger generation make to of an evening) or, if you see Supermakado Dos Mil 2, Calle Anzuelo is the street at the side. Spenders is up the hill, about 100 yards on yer left. Ask for John, Steve or Natallie.
They're great people that run these bars sammi, and always happy to help.
If you get a little further up the Strip, call into Ruta66 in the afternoon and say hello to Lilley & Flo from me. Ruta is quite a large open fronted bar next to Tropical, Lilley & Flo run the place in the daytime until about 7pm. I usually call in to see em, and have a couple of glasses of vino and a natter for an hour when I've done mi sunbathin bit on the beach !! Lilley is from Romania, and Flo is from Wales, but they're two friends that I see every time I'm over. Just a bit of female company if ya feel the need sammi..... As I say, just say "hello" tell em ya know me !! Even though ya don't, it doesn't matter.... we're all friends in Lanza !!
Have a great time
Mick

Hi Sammi,
You will have a very relaxing time in Costa Teguise and there are many friendly bars in the resort and it is more difficult to find a bad meal than to find a good one. If you want to pm me i will give you directions to our bar where you always receive a warm welcome and we spend time with everyone who wants a chat! meatloaf will let you know what we are like but i would prefer other people to sing our praises rather than singing our own - we've not been here long enough to do that!! We'll also point you in the right direction for good restaurants that have been recommended by our customers.

hi sammi,
i would deffo reccomend a visit to fishbones bar its called la esquina if i spelt it right if you find the highlander get straight on the main road and head down its right next to the police station,allana and steve are very helpfull and will point you in the right way,as for you bob i had a pint in the highlander 4 you you must follow my directions and have a drink in this bar 1.50 a large beer all day everyday im sure you will like that i would deffinatly reccomend everyone pay this bar a visit(and eat as many free nuts as u can)if you read this allana and steve i would just like to say how we enjoyed youre bar and how welcome you made us feel,and also the help with the villa ext,keep up the good work top class bar.

love meatxx

Hi meat,
thanks for that i am going for a good few pints in
la esquina when i there in August,Then i will have a pint
for you meat.