Lanzarote in the Canary Islands has been welcoming travellers for centuries. As intrepid Victorians were visiting this small volcanic island throughout the 1800´s. However package holidays only took off here around 40 years ago. Creating three main resorts and a wealth of accommodation options for the more modern tourist.
Lanzarote is located in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the south east coast of Morocco. Many hundreds of miles south of the Iberian Peninsula. And enjoys a semi-tropical climate as a result – with very low rainfall and average temperatures of 23 Celsius.
The bulk of visitors to the island will find themselves staying in one of the main resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca or Costa Teguise. All of which boast a selection of accommodation ranging from chic boutique hotels through to budget studio apartments.
Lanzarote Hotels
Around 20% of all visitors to the island book all inclusive breaks in one of the 250 plus hotels in Lanzarote.
The majority of these are located in the southern most resort of Playa Blanca. Where tourists can select from a choice of good value four star establishments which are all arrayed along the coastline. Such as the Timanfaya Palace, Princes Yaiza and Hesperia Playa Dorada. Where prices start from around €80 per room per night. Whilst big spenders can book themselves into the resort’s sole five star hotel, the impressive Gran Melia Volcan. Which is located next to the Rubicon Marina.
The island’s oldest resort of Puerto del Carmen is also home to two perennially popular four star hotels; the Los Fariones which boasts its own private beach and the San Antonio, located just on the outskirts of the resort.
Lanzarote Apartments
In fairness Puerto del Carmen boasts a bigger and better selection of Lanzarote apartments than it does hotels. As complexes abound here, providing good value breaks with prices starting from as little as £160 per week. Which would buy a holiday for two people in a centrally located one bedroom apartment.
Lanzarote Villas
Lanzarote holiday villas have become increasingly popular over the last five years. Thanks in no small part to the growth of the internet. Which has enabled tourists to find and book their own accommodation direct online with private owners.
There’s now a large selection of villa properties available for rent across the island. With Playa Blanca boasting one of the largest ranges. Expect to pay from £450 per week for a two bedroom villa with pool.
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