Looking for a holiday destination that offers a bit more than just beaches and sunshine?  Then take a closer look at the small volcanic island of Lanzarote – located just off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic.  As this Spanish owned Canary Island really rocks.

Lanzarote does of course have plenty of beautiful beaches – along with great weather all year round.  But unlike many other holiday destinations it also offers loads to do and see as well.  Making it the ideal choice for anyone that likes to combine sunbathing with sightseeing.

The island is located around four hours flying time from the UK – and offers plenty of accommodation options to suit every budget.

Good quality Lanzarote holiday villas are available in each of the main resorts.  With prices starting from as little as £450 per week for a two bed property with private pool.  Whilst holiday apartments in Lanzarote are even more affordable – with weekly rental rates starting from as low as £160.

Away from the resorts Lanzarote is largely unspoiled and untouched by tourism.  And the island boasts the most incredible volcanic interior – which was created by massive activity during the 18th and 19th centuries.  Which left 300 new volcanoes and mile after mile of petrified lava in its wake. This whole area occupies around one third of the island today and is one of Spain’s most visited National Parks, known as Timanfaya or The Fire Mountains locally. 

Volcanic activity has also shaped other natural wonders – such as the Green Lagoon at El Golfo.  Where the interaction between mineral deposits and the salt of a sea water fed inland lake have interacted to create an emerald green lagoon.  Much loved by science fiction film makers – with movies such as One Million Years BC shot on location here.

Elsewhere a local artist called Cesar Manrique has worked with this terrain to create a number of imaginative attractions.  Such as the Jameos del Agua and his own home and studio – built over five bubbles in the lava flow.

Lanzarote is also home to some every pretty and picturesque towns and villages.  All boasting uniform white washed houses.  With some, such as Teguise, steeped in history.  As this was the first official Spanish settlement in the Canaries, dating back as far as the early 1400´s. The island is really small too – making it easy to get out and explore all of Lanzarote´s varied attractions.