Puerto del Carmen is only one of the primary resorts though

There are loads of winter sun holiday vacation hot spots to select from around the world. From beautiful Hawaii to the golden seashores of the Caribbean. But for British residents looking to escape the evening chill and gloom of the cold months the Canaries are the easiest to reach, mainly because flights – that can be reserved from most British airports – take just 4 hours.

Lanzarote is among the most popular islands in this Spanish owned chain and you can uncover it just off the West African coast. It is a lot more arid and desert like than the other islands, like Tenerife and Gran Canaria, thanks to its proximity to the Sahara, it´s volcanic origins and its low rainfall. But its climate is just superb – with temperatures reaching up to the mid 20 degrees Celsius in the winter months and with plenty of sunshine hours for tourists to enjoy.

Over the last decade self-catering vacations on the island have grown in popularity and as a result you can find now loads of villas in Lanzarote, both within the major holiday resorts and out in countryside. The majority of these holiday villas boast their own personal private swimming pools and plenty of other mod cons like hot tubs, Jacuzzis and high speed world wide web connections. Prices are pretty cost-effective too, with a week’s rental starting from about 600 for a two bedroom residence with pool.

If you decide you prefer tranquility on your holiday then this island boasts some relaxing rural villas, however, when you want a tad bit more to do then the premier resort of Puerto del Carmen is a wonderful destination. Accommodation possibilities here are exceptional, covering anything from low-cost rentals to an remarkable range of well appointed holiday villas in Lanzarote . One example is Villa Mare, an expensive private residence found in the up-market enclave of Los Mojones slap bang in the middle of the resort.

This exceptional residence has recently been refurbished to a higher than average standard and contains 5 bed rooms that have been appointed in a fashionable and chic manner. Plus a huge private pool, plenty of sunbathing terraces and a Bar-b-que and open-air eating area that is just great for enjoying al fresco meals.

Puerto del Carmen is only one of the primary resorts though, so other alternatives might be Costa Teguise, the lavish and a lot more expensive Puerto Calero or perhaps even that other island darling, Playa Blanca. Most Playa Blanca villas to hire also have their very own private pools as well as air conditioning, a much needed necessity as this really is the warmest place on the island.

Lanzarote has a whole host of points of interest that enhance the lists of good reasons to visit the island and it’s really worthwhile to discover these yourself, so with so much to offer hiring a car or a mini bus if you are in a group is undoubtedly the most effective way to make the most of your visit, but if you’re wary of driving in a foreign country then guided tours cover most easily accessed attractions, visiting the leading attractions the island provides on a daily basis. As an alternative there are an abundance of sports to participate in, such as riding a bicycle, scuba diving and in addition taking walks if you like to keep activities nice and low key.