Lanzarote, the easternmost Canary Island, is located just 125km off the west coast of Africa. Its geographical location, combined with its Spanish heritage, has created an island that is unique in both its stark beauty and its wonderful culture. Popular with tourists all year round thanks to its warm and pleasant climate and beautiful beaches, Lanzarote has a great selection of resorts and hotels to suit every budget.
Lush in parts along its 213km coastline, Lanzarote's most striking feature is its dry and barren interior. El Jable desert and the Montanas del Fuego are dramatic expanses of rough-red land that would not look out of place on a Star Wars set. The interior mountain area is protected as Timanfaya National Park, and is a place of extreme beauty and austere isolation, proving popular with hikers and sightseers throughout the year.
Although just a short hop across the water from the Sahara Desert, Lanzarote's climate is, mercifully, much more benign, with highs rarely topping 32c and lows rarely sinking below 14c. The Atlantic Trade winds are to thank for this cooling effect, although when the winds change and the heat from the Sahara hits Lanzarote - a phenomenon known as Sirocco - then temperatures rise inexorably. Thankfully for locals, this occurrence is relatively infrequent.
With a tourist industry that can boast 40 years' experience under its belt, visitors to Lanzarote can be sure that their every need is catered for, no matter their age or preference. The most popular resorts include Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca, Arrecife and Puerto del Carmen, which is the largest and most diverse resort on the island. Arrecife is the capital city, and also boasts the island's only international airport.
When it comes to accommodation on Lanzarote, guests truly are spoilt for choice, with every resort boasting the full range of budget accommodation, family-sized villas and apartments and luxurious hotels. So, whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, browse through our list of recommended hotels on the left, make your choice and pick up the phone! We guarantee that the rate you find here is the lowest available anywhere online. Plus, should your chosen hotel be fully-booked on the dates you require, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are only too happy to suggest the nearest like-for-like alternative that we have available. With our in-depth and impartial hotel descriptions and our secure online payment system, there really is no need to look anywhere else for your hotel in Lanzarote.
