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 of this great climate the Canaries have become the second most visited region in Spain after Catalunya (with its star attraction of Barcelona).Attracting over 9 million visitors a year.  So despite the current economic climate thousands of travellers will still be booking holidays in Lanzarote and the Canaries this autumn.

The journey time to the islands is also an important plus factor.  With flights at a bearable four hours.  Shorter than any competing mid-haul destination such as Egypt.  And usually at much cheaper prices too – thanks to growing completion on the route between low cost flight operators such as Ryanair and easyJet.  With both airlines offering cheap flights to Lanzarote this winter from all major airports in Britain. 

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. 

Tourists have been visiting Lanzarote for over forty years now so standards of accommodation on the island are high.  Encompassing every type of option from studio apartments in the main resorts through to boutique hotels in the countryside.  Many tourists in the UK now prefer to build their own breaks online – which has resulted in an increase in demand for Lanzarote holiday villas and apartments over the last few years.

Because of the increase in holidaymakers requiring Lanzarote apartments and villas is great news for holidaymakers and travellers as accommodation owners need to make sure standards are very high, and extras that once had to be paid for are now included as standard

Which is the best resort on the island during the winter months?  That title has to go to Playa Blanca – located right at the southern tip of Lanzarote.  Which enjoys the best microclimate on the island – whilst also boasting a great selection of beaches, such as Papagayo which is just a fifteen minute walk from the centre of the resort.  Along with Playa Dorada, Playa Flamingo and Playa Blanca – which are all located within the resort itself.  The island’s leading tourist attraction of the Timanfaya National Park is also just fifteen minutes drive for anyone who tires of relaxing in the sunshine.

Lanzarote is a popular year round holiday island with a good choice of holiday resorts. Follow the links for even more information about villas in Playa Blanca in particular or other Lanzarote villas and apartments.