Winter Sun Holidays in Lanzarote
Summer may be over in mainland Spain but there are outposts where the season never ends. Such as the Canaries – the seven islands which are situated just off the coast of West Africa, many hundreds of miles south of the Iberian Peninsula. A location that creates a great climate all year round.
As a result the Canaries welcome visitors throughout the year and after Catalonia are the second most popular holiday destination in Spain. Arrivals have fallen by around 20% during 2009 thanks to the current economic crisis. But millions of tourists will still be booking holidays in the region this autumn, despite the downturn.
The Canaries are just four hours flying time from the UK. Making these islands the closest winter destination to sun starved Northern Europe. And this year the cost of flights to Lanzarote are set to fall – thanks to growing competition on this route between the big guns of the low cost flight world, easyJet and Ryanair. The latter has firmly switched their focus to the Canaries this winter and will be operating 16 new services to Lanzarote from airports across the UK.
So what can visitors expect from their winter holidays on these volcanic islands? On Lanzarote the temperature usually remains in the early 20´s Celsius – even during the darkest days of December. With very little rainfall and plenty of sunshine hours. The sun doesn’t set here until 6pm at the earliest either. Making it a great destination for those who hate the dark winter afternoons of the UK.
Accommodation standards are high – as the island has been welcoming tourists for over forty years. Choose from chic rural hotels, budget apartments and luxury villas in Lanzarote. With the bulk of holidays now booked direct on online thanks to the growth in internet usage over the last five years.
Naturally as in any service business the increase in demand for Lanzarote apartments and villas is good news for long and short stay visitors to Lanzarote as property owners are being driven to ensure accommodation is well furnished, and all mod cons and traditional extras are now included gratis
Playa Blanca is the resort to head for if you’re planning a winter break on the island. As thanks to it’s southerly location it enjoys the best weather and most sunshine hours. As well as boasting some of the best beaches on the island. There’s a decent selection of villas in Playa Blanca for holidaymakers to choose from too. With high quality rental properties available in areas such as Rubicon Marina and Costa Papagayo. And with prices starting from around £400 per week for a standard two bedroom villa with pool.
The island is a great all year holiday destination with many outstanding resorts. Follow the links for even more information about Playa Blanca villas in particular or other Lanzarote villas and apartments.