Lanzarote has been a favourite vacation spot for more than forty years, mainly because of mild year round temperatures, an abundance of quality beaches and beautiful and largely undeveloped and inspiring scenery. As the most easterly Canary Island it is closer to Africa than the Spanish mainland. The first major tourist hotspot to be developed on Lanzarote was Puerto del Carmen which nestles on the south eastern coastline.
Lanzarote is renowned for its mild winter climate as well as its outstanding summer temperatures, as even in the autumn through to the spring daily temperatures range between a very warm 20 to 24 degrees. Making holidays on the island an option all year round, with an excellent range of Lanzarote villas and accommodation suitable for most budgets and visitor tastes.
In more recent years, there has been a large increase in villas in Lanzarote available for rental. Making tailor-made holiday getaways in the sun a strong favourite with many visitors. The choice of Lanzarote holiday villas is extensive, especially in the established preffered resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.
A high percentage of Lanzarote holiday villas come with their own private swimming pool (some may be heated), private tropical gardens and interiors well planned and tastefully laid out and fitted with all modern conveniences, such as dishwashers, access to the internet and and not forgetting the air conditioning. And often they have extras i.e. Jacuzzis, beach toys and inflatables and even DVD or videos for the kids. With prices starting from around the £500 per week mark for a standard two bedroom rental property.
There is also a good choice of self contained apartments in Lanzarote available for rent, with a high number concentrated in the centre of Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote’s favourite and most established resort on the island. Apartment complexes are usually fitted to provide a good standard of self-catering accommodation, and most have their own shared pool and areas for sunbathing.
Many of them are within five minutes walk of the golden sandy beaches that the resort is famous for.
A wide variety of activities are on the doorstep in Puerto del Carmen, with plenty to do including horse-riding and organised walks. all readily available to holidaymakers. And those who like to get out and about in the evenings are also well catered for, with a varied selection of restaurants and bars with panoramic sea views or located around the vibrant old town harbour.
The islands development has been clearly resticted to ensure that it doesn’t cease to offer an enjoyable vacation experience, whilst still maintaining its unique historical roots and culture. Making holidays in Lanzarote ideal for discerning travellers looking for modern amenities and services in relatively unspoilt surroundings.
