Surreal scenery and beautiful beaches. Lanzarote in the Canary Islands offers the perfect blend of ingredients for a sunshine holiday with a difference. Basking in great weather all year round Lanzarote can be enjoyed at any time of the year. And is just a four hour flight from all major airports in the UK.
The island first became part of the growing Spanish empire during the 1400´s. Lanzarote was the first island in the Canaries to be subdued by the conquistadores – led by a Norman noble called Jean de Bethencourt. Before becoming invaluable as staging post for the Spanish galleons traversing the Atlantic between the New World and the Old. Today Lanzarote welcomes around 1.5 million visitors annually from across Europe.
The majority of these tourists will stay in one of Lanzarote´s main holiday resorts; Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca. All of which boast their own individual charm along with modern facilities and good quality accommodation options. Such as luxurious Lanzarote villas and four and five star hotels.
The quality of holiday villas in Lanzarote and also Lanzarote apartments has always remained arguably better than some of the other Canary Islands but increased competition has pushed current standards even higher in most cases.
In the north of the island Costa Teguise is located just ten minutes away from Arrecife airport, Lanzarote´s sole international terminal. The resort enjoys an open and spacious feel and was first developed during the 1970´s under the aegis of the ubiquitous local artist César Manrique. Proving very popular with tourists from across sun starved Northern Europe. Whilst also offering a good selection of accommodation options.
Puerto del Carmen is located around twenty minutes along the coast from Costa Teguise. In a slightly more sheltered position that creates better weather conditions during the winter months. This is the oldest destination on the island – and offers plenty of good value apartment accommodation. As well as some excellent – if man made – beaches. Created with the help of imported Saharan sand.
Playa Blanca is located right at the southern end of Lanzarote. Just across the Bocaina Straits from the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura. And is the most modern resort of the three – constructed during the 1990´s. There’s a wide range of villa accommodation here – along with a large choice of five and four star hotels. Many of which line the shoreline – creating great views for guests.
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