Canary Islands Winter Sun
February 18, 2010 by 247 Travel Guides
Filed under Travel Tips
Which holiday destination in Europe enjoys sunshine all year round? It’s a bit of a trick question, as the seven Canary Islands are in fact located off the coast of Morocco in West Africa. Hundreds of miles south of the mainland – but still part of Spain and therefore within the EU. Creating a twelve month holiday season.
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.
Part of the reason for this ongoing popularity is that the Canaries are the closest winter sun destination to key tourist markets such as the UK and Germany. Which are both just four hours flying time away. This winter, flight prices for UK visitors also look set to fall thanks to growing competition on the route between the big guns of the low cost flight world. Which will hopefully help to reduce the price of flights to Lanzarote.
So for those who have never enjoyed a winter sun holiday in this part of the world before what can they expect? The temperatures will certainly be warm enough for plenty of days on the beach or by the pool. With the mercury rising into the early 20´s Celsius throughout December and January. Whilst the sun never sets much before 6pm – in contrast to the dark afternoons prevalent in Britain at that time. Rainfall is also very low.
Accommodation standards are high – as the island has been welcoming tourists for over forty years. Choose from chic rural hotels, budget apartments and luxury villas in Lanzarote. With the bulk of holidays now booked direct on online thanks to the growth in internet usage over the last five years.
Due to the increase in holidaymakers requiring Lanzarote apartments and villas is fantastic news for visitors to Lanzarote as property owners have had to ensure that accommodation is well furnished, 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.
