{"id":2315,"date":"2011-09-02T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2011-09-02T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vintageholidays.co.uk\/?p=2315"},"modified":"2011-09-02T09:00:09","modified_gmt":"2011-09-02T08:00:09","slug":"yaiza-in-lanzarote-head-and-shoulders-above-the-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/yaiza-in-lanzarote-head-and-shoulders-above-the-rest\/","title":{"rendered":"Yaiza in Lanzarote &#8211; \u2018head and shoulders\u2019 above the rest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lanzarote\u2019s Yaiza &#8211; Blessed by its position.\u00a0The ancient village of Yaiza on the island of Lanzarote boasts a vibrant and colourful history.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Yaiza-vintage-holidays.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2316\" title=\"Yaiza-vintage-holidays\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Yaiza-vintage-holidays.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Yaiza-vintage-holidays.jpg 410w, https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Yaiza-vintage-holidays-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whilst many of the towns and villages in the volcanic region of Timanfaya were ransacked by pirates in the 16<sup>th<\/sup> and 17<sup>th<\/sup> centuries, the pretty little village of Yaiza \u2013 lying higher that its neighbouring towns \u2013 was spared, and consequently has been regarded as a spiritual town blessed by a \u2018higher power\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Yaiza\u2019s reluctance to be destroyed by powerful forces reared its head once more, when, in the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century, volcanic eruptions wiped out many towns and villages in the area but the path of lava never reached Yaiza, and its fortunate position of being \u2018head and shoulders\u2019 above the rest meant the village remained relatively untouched.<\/p>\n<p>Because of its \u2018miraculous\u2019 good fortune, locals of Yaiza have, for centuries, associated their town\u2019s luck to be an act of God.<\/p>\n<p>There is a local folklore in Yaiza that still remains in the hearts of the locals today, that the statue of Madonna that lives in the village church of Nuestro Senora de Los Remedios, occasionally appears to be surrounded by a mysterious haze of blue.<\/p>\n<p>Being situated \u2018head and shoulders\u2019 above the rest and away from the reaches of volcanic destruction and being still so engrossed in local legends and folklore, you can imagine that Yaiza, with its natural beauty, simplicity and tradition, is quite a place to visit<\/p>\n<p>As a consequence of its \u2018miraculous\u2019 setting, the small Lanzarote town attracts a steady stream of tourists year-round, who marvel at the views the village boasts, as well as its traditional and simplistic local life.<\/p>\n<p>Asides several small cafes, a 16<sup>th<\/sup> century restaurant known as \u2018La Era\u2019, which serves some sensational meat and fish dishes, and some quirky and interesting art galleries, there is little else to see in this unpretentious and simple town \u2013 but it is this simplicity and ability to remain untouched by tourism that is Yaiza\u2019s unique and unrivalled charm.<\/p>\n<p>If you happen to be in this beautiful volcanic region of Lanzarote in September, the Fiesta in Yaiza will be taking place on Thursday, September 8, 2011, and would be definitely worthy of a visit.<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Travel vast portfolio has some truly stunning <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/villa_list.cfm?area_id=26&amp;do=filter&amp;date=&amp;sleepsno=4&amp;CFID=4203568&amp;CFTOKEN=48615697\" target=\"_blank\">luxury villas in Lanzarote<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lanzarote\u2019s Yaiza &#8211; Blessed by its position.\u00a0The ancient village of Yaiza on the island of Lanzarote boasts a vibrant and colourful history. 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