Lanzarote measures 60km by 40km and is located a four hour flight from its key market in the UK.  With temperatures that average out at 22 Celsius all year round and a rainfall of about 8mm per month.

As a result of this clement climate Lanzarote can be enjoyed as a holiday destination at any time of year.  Although most locals would agree that the autumn months are the best time to visit.  As the crowds of summer are long gone but the weather is still fantastic.

It´s become much cheaper for British tourists to visit Lanzarote over he last twelve months thanks to the fact that budget airlines such as Ryanair now offer a large quantity of services.  With flights to Lanzarote now available from all major UK airports.

All flights touch down at the sole international terminal which is located outside of the capital city of Arecife.  Home to about 40% of the islands total population of 140,000 residents.  Although unofficial estimates place this figure at around 10% higher.  With British and Colombian expats forming the largest foreigner groups by nationality on the island.

Lanzarote attracts a fairly mixed balanced of package holidaymakers and independent travellers.  With the majority of visitors staying in one of the three main holiday resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise.  Which are all located within a forty minute maximum drive of the airport.

Accommodation in Lanzarote covers the full gamut of places to stay from cheap studios through to large luxury villas and hotels.  With something available to suit all budgets and tastes.  There are also a lot of options for those who want to get off the beaten track and stay in the countryside.

Many visitors to the island time their holidays to coincide with one of the main annual events on Lanzarote.  This includes Carnival in February, Holy Week over Easter, the large fiesta of Nuestra Senora del Carmen in August and the Costa Musical festival in September. 

The best known and most visited attraction is the Timanfaya Volcano Park which is home to a lot of wild and wonderful scenery.  Whilst the work of the local artist César Manrique is also very popular.  Visit the César Marique Foundation in Tahiche to view the best of his work  – as well as the unique property he created over five bubbles in the lava flow.

Holidays in Lanzarote can be enjoyed at any time of the year and the Christmas and Easter periods tend to be the busiest.