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Lanzarote in the Canary Islands has long been a hot favourite with tourists.
Thanks to the fact that it enjoys a climate that is warm all year round, with very low rainfall and boasts dramatic scenery created by massive volcanic eruptions.

During the 18th century Lanzarote experienced a six year long seismic shock.
This wiped out farmland, destroyed villages and forced many locals to flee the island.  A couple of centuries down the line though and this situation has turned full circle.  As now hundreds of thousands of visitors a year flock to Lanzarote´s volcanic region to view the lava fields and colourful craters.

Elsewhere this volcanic scenery has been used to develop unique visitor attractions by an enterprising and imaginative artist, Cesar Manrique.
Who set out to create ecologically friendly sights that work with the island’s topography rather than against it.  Resulting in creations such as the Jameos del Agua – once a collapsed lava tube, now an underground concert venue and nightclub.

Places To Stay in Lanzarote
The majority of visitors to the island opt for some form of self catering accommodation.  With hotels accounting for around 40% of all tourist beds.
Lanzarote villas are especially popular – with the best selection of these properties available in the resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.
Whilst apartments in Lanzarote are ideal for anyone planning to visit the island on a budget, with prices starting from as little as €170 per week.

Getting To Lanzarote
Lanzarote is just four hours flying time from the UK.  With flights available from all major British airports.  The island is also very popular with tourists from Eire and Germany.

Getting Around Lanzarote
Public bus services on Lanzarote are limited.  Whilst the island is too mountainous to make cycling enjoyable for all but the super fit.  So the best way to tour and sighstee is to hire a car.  With prices starting from around €15 per day.

Best Time To Visit
The weather in Lanzarote is good all year round.  Temperatures average 20 Celsius and rainfall is low.  Wind however can be a problem – as during the period from April to August the Trade Winds buffet the island.  Visit Lanzarote during September and October to enjoy the best of the weather.