Lanzarote – where on earth is it? Just trace your finger along an atlas, locate the Iberian Peninsula, down onto the west coast of Africa and you will find the Canaries located just off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean. These seven islands are owned by Spain and offer great weather whatever the time of year which of course is one of their major attractions, and Lanzarote is physically situated closest to the mainland.

Lanzarote´s location places it on the same latitude as parts of Florida, Mexico and the Bahamas, not far from the Tropic of Cancer. And whilst Lanzarote isn’t always lauded as an exotic holiday destination like these other locations it sill manages to equal them in terms of weather and climate.

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Thinking of taking a break in the Canaries this year? These seven islands are all owned by Spain and are the second most popular holiday destination in the country after Catalonia. But what draws visitors back to Lanzarote year after year?

High quality accommodation is one very important factor and on Lanzarote there are some great value places to stay. With tourists able to choose from a wide selection of Lanzarote holiday villas, as well as plenty of hotels and apartments. Many of these properties are cheaper than their comparable equivalents in other Spanish holiday destinations, such as Ibiza and Majorca.

The climate is also undoubtedly one of the chief attractions for most visitors. Located close to the coast of West Africa Lanzarote enjoys a climate that could be likened to an eternal spring all year round. As a result holidaymakers can don bikinis and soak up the sun by the pool or on the beach whilst most people back home are wrapped up warm around their fires in the winter.

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Seeking somewhere to enjoy a holiday with lots of wonderful beaches to discover? Then give some serious thought to Lanzarote, the most easterly of the Canaries and the home to some of the best stretches of sand in the whole of Spain.

The journey to the island takes just four hours from the UK and Lanzarote flights are available from as little as €100 all year round, with low cost carriers such as Ryanair, Monarch and easyJet all offering great value returns.

Lanzarote car hire is great value too, making it possible to book a basic model from just €15 per day. All of which makes it possible to enjoy a holiday here without breaking the bank.

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It isn’t uncommon that more and more individuals are thinking about holiday escapes abroad as the summer approaches. After all, who wants to fritter away their summertime being subject to difficult to rely on British weather? Of course, the most popular destination for British tourists is still Spain with its Canaries, Balearics and Costas.

The closest island to the African continents is Lanzarote which is at the eastern side of the Canaries. The location provides excellent weather which falls between summer and winter and Lanzarote Flights are readily available at any time from all UK airports with flights times a measly four hours. And with returns starting from as little as €100 this makes this popular holiday island accessible to all.

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If you´re jetting off to Lanzarote this summer then you could visit three Canary Islands in one go. As both Fuerteventura and La Graciosa are near neighbours of this popular, Spanish owned holiday destination that is situated just off the coast of West Africa.

There are in fact seven Canary Islands to be explored, make that eight if you include tiny La Graciosa. Which boasts a population of some 600 residents. All of these islands enjoy great weather and sunshine whatever the time of the year. And for those seeking a good value break towards the end of the year, they offer much lower prices than other destinations such as the Caribbean at that time of the year.

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The island of Lanzarote offers tourists a great deal of activities to do and see. As there are plenty of natural attractions and man made marvels to explore here. And so it’s a nice option for anyone who likes to do more than sit under the sun throughout the day.

Locating Lanzarote’s many pleasures is cheap and uncomplicated too as each fuel and car hire on Lanzarote are extremely affordable whilst in addition there are many guided trips available for those who really don’t like to drive a vehicle if on a break overseas.

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The Summer is defiantly well on the way after an superb and unexpected warm start to the summer, so all eyes are beginning to turn to the annual summer vacation, and one particular favourite is the island of Lanzarote. The welcoming island of Lanzarote offers something for everyone – breath-taking scenery, excellent accommodation, fun night life, thrilling activities and beautiful beaches.

Tourist accommodation on the island is not in short supply so you can choose from purpose built all inclusive resorts to quiet Lanzarote holiday villas situated in the picturesque countryside.Villas available for rent are quite varied and include 2 bedroom apartments with communal swimming pools to large luxury villas with private pools, beautiful gardens and breathtaking views. If villas aren’t your bag or you have a limited budget then simply choose from simple studios centrally located close to the hustle and bustle of the towns or rural aparments in the peaceful countryside, guaranteed to give you a different holiday experience.

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Typically your typical holiday season could in fact be a paltry eight weeks or thereabouts in a number of trendy European summer resorts, however, this is not the case on the ever popular island of Lanzarote, because this unpretentious yet popular Canary Island features magnificent weather month in month out due to its location many miles south of Spain and in close proximity to the North African Coast.

This as you can imagine means that you can get to have a holiday here whenever it takes your fancy which is actually incredibly good news if your not limited with regards to your annual holiday date ranges. Also, it means you’re able to enjoy a wonderful break at an excellent price even outside of the high season, and still go back home sporting a sun tan that will be the envy of your mates.

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What factors contribute to making the ideal holiday break abroad? is it the short journey times, rural villa locations and fish dishes to make your mouth water? The island of Lanzarote can offer all of these plus points and plenty more besides, which no doubt helps to explain why it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain. And although the island welcomes guests from around the globe the island is a firm favourite with British holiday makers who simply can’t keep away.

So what is the secret of Lanzarote’s appeal? This unique island is famously volcanic in origin and covered in volcanoes. With some observers claiming that the irons, ores and minerals here all help to exert a magnetic pull on tourists. Whether this is true or not many visitors certainly come back year after year, booking the same Lanzarote villas, or sometimes exploring pastures new in different locations elsewhere on the island.

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Lanzarote is located in the Canary Islands and is a popular and modern tourist destination famous for it amazing year round climate, amazing beaches and excellent water sports. But the sun aside the island also has a fascinating history so many tourists staying in Lanzarote hotels, villas and apartments choose to get out and discover the islands past by booking cheap car hire in Lanzarote to discover the island’s many hidden delights.

With something in the region of 1.4 million foreign tourists visiting the island each year, many of them arriving from countries such as Germany and the UK on Lanzarote flights but some people choose to use the ferries or even private yachts.

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