Lanzarote is the most easterly of the seven Canary Islands and has been welcoming tourists from across Europe for over forty years. Consequently accommodation standards on the island are high – with options ranging from top end luxury villas through to small studio apartments.
Apartments in Lanzarote as with the rest of the Canary Islands can be found to suit all budgetary requirements which makes the Canaries a very popular destination.
Puerto del Carmen is the best spot for anyone searching for holiday apartments in Lanzarote. As the resort boasts the highest concentration of complexes of any destination on the island. With the bulk concentrated in the New Town area. Which is clustered around the main beachfront thoroughfare – the Avdenida de las Playas. Which runs for some 6km right through the heart of the resort and parallel with the main beach – Playa Grande.
The bulk of the best apartment accommodation can today be found in the New Town area – which essentially runs parallel with the main beachfront strip – the Avenida de las Playas. Whilst the Old Town has become more of a residential zone.
Island authorities estimate that Lanzarote hotels account for around 40% of all tourist beds on the island. With the highest concentration of these establishments to be found in the south of the island. In and around Lanzarote´s newest resort of Playa Blanca. Which is also the gateway to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura.
Here, new four and five star hotels line the seafront, from the beaches at Papagayo in the west through to the lighthouse at Faro de Pechiguera in the east. All of these have been built in the last ten years – so tourists are able to enjoy modern facilities and amenities at very affordable prices. With a nights stay starting at around €70 per room oper night in one of Lanzarte´s better four star hotels.
Playa Blanca also boasts the best selection of Lanzarote villas available for holiday rental. With some of the most attractive properties located in and around the Rubicon Marina development. Which is emerging as a serious rival to the islands other luxury marina at Puerto Calero back up the south east coastline towards Puerto del Carmen.
One of the many plus points for visitors to Lanzarote is that the island is manageably small. Measuring around 58km by 34km. So whatever resort is selected sightseeing is easy and manageable. And car hire in Lanzarote is much cheaper than in many other holiday locations. With prices starting from as a little as €17 per day. Whilst petrol currently costs around €0.80 a litre.
For more information about general accommodation and Lanzarote villas visit the Lanzarote guidebook, where you’ll find everything you need to know about this enchanting island.
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