February 5th, 2010 | 
Author: The Canaries are an autonomous region of Spain – but are situated much closer to Africa than Europe. In proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. And as a result bask in warm sunshine all year round. With very little in the way of rainfall.
There are seven islands in total in the chain – the largest and best known of which is probably Tenerife. Which is the administrative capital of the Western Canaries, comprising El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera. Whilst Las Palmas is the capital of the Eastern group, made up of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
The islands are named after the latin for canus – or dog – rather than bearing any relation to our feathered friends. And each has its own unique flavour and identity. With Lanzarote one of the most popular as a holiday destination.
Lanzarote was in fact the first of the Canary Islands to be invaded and subdued by Spain during the early 15th century. And has become a very popular holiday hot spot with visitors from the UK and Germany. Who together make up about 1 million visitors a year.
Tourists arrive at Arrecife airport on flights to Lanzarote from across Europe though – as the island is also very popular with Dutch, Irish and Scandinavian tourists too.
Package holidays in Lanzarote were first marketed in the early 1970´s and tourism on the island took off in and around two main resorts; Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen. Which have since been joined by a third destination, Playa Blanca. Which is home to the largest selection of Lanzarote hotels and holiday villas on the island.
Playa Blanca really was just a sleepy little fishing village at the southern end of the island until a decade or so ago. But that has all changed now as the resort is now the fastest growing area on Lanzarote. Thanks to the fact that many visitors now favour breaks in hotels and villas in Playa Blanca as the weather here is much better than elsewhere on the island. Particularly during the winter moths.
Even in December holidaymakers can expect to enjoy days on the beach here – with the mercury rising well into the 20´s. Making this an ideal destination for anyone seeking a good value winter break. Whilst Lanzarote is also a perfect choice for a summer holiday too.
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