Few destinations close to the UK offer great weather all year round. But the Canaries are the exception – as although these seven Spanish islands are just a four hour flight from British airports the temperature here remains above 20 degrees all year round.
As a result the Canaries are popular as both a winter and summer sun destination – and around 800,000 British tourists arrive on flights to Lanzarote from the UK every year. With the bulk then heading for accommodation in one of the three main resorts – although rural tourism is also growing rapidly too. As Lanzarote boasts plenty of unspoiled scenery thanks to strict local controls on building development.
Whilst the weather is good here all year round and beach holidays can be enjoyed even in December there are still distinct seasons and better times to visit than others. The weather is at its most changeable and unreliable from February though until April. Whilst the autumn months usually offer the most spectacular sunshine and calm periods. As the Trade Winds that blow across the island have usually abated by then.
Where will tourists find the best places to stay? That all depends on budget and personal preference. As there is an abundance of accommodation in Lanzarote for visitors to choose from – covering the whole gamut from cheap apartments through to luxury villas and five star hotels. Around half of all visitors opt for self catering accommodation – the bulk of which is concentrated in the two largest resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. Although holiday villas in Costa Teguise are also very popular as the islands third largest resort offers plenty of peace and tranquility along with decent facilities such as shops, bars and restaurants.
Wherever visitors stay they will find Lanzarote to be a very peaceful and calm holiday location with plenty to do and see. So it makes sense to rent a vehicle in order to explore all that the island has to offer. There are Lanzarote car hire offices in all of the main resorts, as well as in the arrivals hall at Arrecife airport. And the roads here are quiet and easy to use.
The must see attraction on Lanzarote are the Fire Mountains of Timanfaya. Forged by volcanic activity hundreds of years ago they create a very surreal spectacle and have featured in numerous science fiction films, such is their dramatic impact.
