Lanzarote is the fourth largest of the Spanish owned Canary Islands, and there are lots of cheap holidays in Lanzarote. An archipelago of seven semi-tropical islands located just off the south west coast of Morocco. On a similar line of latitude to parts of the Bahamas and Florida.
The Canaries enjoy a clement climate all year round – making them an ideal holiday destination even in the depths of winter. When the mercury still hits the low 20´s Celsius.
Cheap Holidays Lanzarote – Getting There on a Budget
Lanzarote is a four hour flight from the UK and is serviced by all of the leading budget airlines, such as easyJet and Ryanair. With flights to the island available from as little as £49.99 one way – depending of course on the specific route and time of year, you can be sure to find a cheap holiday in Lanzarote.
Getting Around
The best way to explore the island is on four wheels – as whilst there is a local bus service it doesn’t run to most of the main tourist attractions. Lanzarote car hire is inexpensive – with rental rates starting from as little as €13 per day.
Accommodation
There´s a wide range of accommodation available on Lanzarote. Covering all of the bases from budget studio apartments for cheap holidays to Lanzarote, through to five star hotels.
Self catering holidays have grown in popularity in tandem with the growth of internet usage. As a result many holidaymakers now prefer to book their own Lanzarote villas and apartments direct on line. With prices starting from £170 per week for a one room apartment on a holiday complex in one of the main resorts.
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Sightseeing
There’s a real wealth of things to do and see on Lanzarote. The star attraction is undoubtedly the Timanfaya National Park. Which was created by massive eruptions around 350 years ago and which is home to a sea of exhausted volcanoes and lava fields. A surreal sight which resembles an almost lunar like landscape. Many of these sites of free which is great if you are on a cheap holiday to Lanzarote to save your money.
Beach lovers will adore Lanzarote as the island boasts nearly 100 beaches. Unlike the other Canary Islands where black sand predominates the vast majority of Lanzarote´s beaches are made up of golden grains. Head for Famara on the North West coast and Papagayo in the South to enjoy the most picturesque stretches of sand on the island.
James Mitchell
Lanzarote is also home to an assortment of natural wonders such as the Valley of 1000 Palms. A huge oasis in the north of the island created by locals. Who have for centuries followed the tradition of planting a palm tree for every new born baby in the village of Haria – which nestles on the valley floor. If you are looking for cheap holidays Lanzarote has everything you could wish for.
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