Winter Sun Breaks on Lanzarote

The Canary Islands offer much better value for money for anyone seeking a winter break than more exotic destinations. And they are also much more convenient for tourists residing in countries such as the UK and Germany.  As these seven islands are located just four hours away by air from all major British airports.

This year flight prices have dropped like a stone thanks to the arrival on the scene of the low cost specialists Ryanair.  Who are offering tickets at prices never seen before – for example returns to Lanzarote for under £10.

Of the seven islands Lanzarote is regarded as one of the least spoiled.  There’s none of the high rise hotels and packed beaches of Tenerife.  With plenty of cultural attractions available for those who like to do more than just soak up the sun at the beach or by the pool.

There are plenty of places to stay on the island too – ranging from studios through to five star hotels.

A growing number of visitors now prefer to book their own holidays direct online, thanks to the rise of the web.  And this effect has seen a real explosion in demand for private holiday apartments and villas in Lanzarote.  The bulk of which are located in the resorts of Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen.  Which also offer the best weather and climate conditions the island during the winter months.

Two bedroom holiday villas in Playa Blanca with pools rent out from around £400 per week.  Although prices can be much higher during peak holiday seasons such as Christmas and New Year.  Which is one of the busiest times of the year on the island.  Children will be delighted to find that they can in fact celebrate Christmas twice here – as the Spanish custom is that kids don’t get their presents until Three Kings Day on January 5^th.

Either way the weather will be warm enough to enjoy plenty of time in the sun with temperature sin the low 20´ñs and very little chance of rainfall. Thanks to Lanzarote´s location juts off the coast of southern Morocco.

There’s close to 100 beaches to explore along with lots of pretty towns and villages.  Such as the former island capital of Teguise which boasts a great deal of history as this was the first Spanish’s settlement in the Canary Islands.  And there are still buildings standing here that date back as far as the 15^th century.