Lanzarote in the Canary Islands is an ideal destination for anyone seeking a good value villa vacation. As here tourists can enjoy a large selection of rental options – usually at prices that are way cheaper in relation to comparable properties in other holiday hotspots. As a result of the fact that the holiday season here extends all year round – whilst the islands tourist sector is very well developed.
Along with the other six Canary Islands Lanzarote enjoys a fantastic semi-tropical climate, delivering clement weather whatever the time of year. Thanks to its geographical situation close to the Tropic of Cancer and just off the coast of Africa. This is married with very low levels of rainfall, together creating a dry and arid terrain – desert like in places - which is largely devoid of trees and vegetation.
The scenery here is made even more surreal and strange by the fact that Lanzarote was rocked by enormous amounts of volcanic activity some 250 years ago. Leaving much of the interior of the island looking like a scene from a science fiction film. If you are a film buff you might even recognize the odd bit of scenery.
But the island also has plenty of more conventional beauty away from the volcanic region, where it is much like many other island destinations. There are around 100 beaches adorning the coastline and visitors can choose from three modern and well appointed holiday resorts. All of which boast a good selection of Luxury Lanzarote villas and apartments.
The biggest resort on Lanzarote is called Puerto del Carmen and is home to some great beaches – just a short drive from Arrecife airport. These fine stretches of sand are the main reason why it is so popular with tourists – along with the fact that visitors can also enjoy great nightlife here and plenty of good quality bars and restaurants.
As a result private villas start at around €500 per week and all boast good quality amenities such as private pools, ADSL connections and satellite TV.
After Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca is the islands second most popular resort. Having expanded rapidly since it was first developed in the early 1990´s. And today it is proving especially popular with tourists sleeking good value self catering accommodation thanks to the fact that apartments and villas here offer excellent value for money.
Tourist Attractions
You’ll never be stuck for a day wondering what to do if you need a break from the beach, places to visit include for example The Timanfaya Volcano Park, Lanzarote Cactus Garden, the Cesar Manrique Foundation and Mirador Del Rio.