The climate is one of the main lures, with year round sunshine, very low rainfall and temperatures averaging twenty degrees almost guaranteeing perfect vacation weather in all four seasons. In fact it is one of the top destinations for northern Europeans in winter especially at Christmas and New Year, after all what could be nicer than spending your Christmas Day on the beach?

There are plenty of unspoilt beaches of fine white sand and dunes to satisfy even the most seasoned of travellers, all leading to the brilliant, clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The steady winds and ideal wave conditions have made Lanzarote a popular destination for surfers and wind surfers. Summer water temperatures of over twenty degrees mean it is ideal for other water sports as well, with swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, kite sailing and parasailing well catered for.

For those people who can tear themselves away from the swimming pool of beach for a few hours, Lanzarote has plenty of other attractions. Try a tour of the interior or at the very least a trip to the Parque de Timanfaya to see the amazing volcanic landscape resembling the surface of the moon in places, you can even take a tour on a camel! Tours can be booked from all the major resorts with pick up points all over Lanzarote.

As you would expect there is a considerable selection of quality accommodation in either hotels or self catering apartments and villas. The prices vary from the budget to the more luxurious end of the market, so you will be sure to find something to suit your pocket. The international airport of Lanzarote is never far away so you don't have to worry about a long tedious transfer at the end of your journey.

The largest resort on Lanzarote is Playa Blanca, with Puerto Del Carmen and Costa Teguise close rivals, plus there are many smaller, quieter towns throughout the island. If you are looking for a lively holiday you would definitely be better off staying in one of the main ones, as they have all the entertainment options you could possibly need, including clubs and discos for the younger generation.

Your vacation would not be complete without sampling the local cuisine, so try a few of the local tapas bars and seafood restaurants. There is a terrific choice of international restaurants, cafes and bars all offering the widest possible varieties of food from across the world, even the usual fast food chains are represented here.