Lanzarote is an ideal holiday destination – especially during the winter months. As the sun shines on this small Canary Island all year round. Thanks to the fact that it is situated close to the Tropic of Cancer and the West African mainland. With a climate that boasts temperatures of 20 Celsius plus even in December.

Lanzarote is one of the seven islands that comprise the Canarian archipelago. Which is an autonomous region of Spain and part of the EU. Making this point about as far as you can go south and still technically speaking be within the boundaries of Europe.

The islands are in effect the European Caribbean as they offer sunshine whatever the time of year and are just a four hour flight from major markets such as the UK. Whilst other winter sun destinations require much longer travelling times.

There are hundreds of hotels in Lanzarote for visitors to choose from – with plenty of five and four star options available. The bulk of the best establishments are located in the main holiday resorts of Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise. Whilst rural hotels have also started to enjoy more bookings over recent years.

Fortunately for visitors Lanzarote is a very small island, which makes transfer times from the airport very bearabale. With Playa Blanca the furthest resort away with a journey time of about forty minutes. Whilst Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise are both just a ten to fifteen minute drive.

This small scale also makes Lanzarote very easy to explore. And car hire in Lanzarote is also very cheap – so touring the island is also inexpensive. As rental rates start at about €15 per day. Anyone planning to hire a vehicle must be over 23 years of age and in possession of a full, clean driving licence. The roads are also well signposted and relatively quiet – especially outside of the main holiday resorts.

Many visitors opt to book holiday villas in Lanzarote – which often also necessitates the hire of a vehicle as some of these properties can be located in the countryside or away from the main resorts too.

For those who don’t like to drive whilst abroad there are also plenty of guided tours of the island. Usually these are divided into a North and South tour – although some companies also offer an ell encompassing Grand Tour too.