2010 Villa Vacations on Lanzarote

The recent blast of cold weather across Europe has focused many people’s minds on booking a holiday in the sun. And whilst January is usually the month when thoughts turn to the summer holiday, there will also be plenty of people looking to escape to warmer climes before that season arrives.

And who can blame them, when there are six long months between now and the start of the traditional summer holidays. Plenty of time to pack in a week away at a destination where the sun shines all year round. Many British holidaymakers already know that the only place they can reliably go for good weather are the Canary Islands.

As the southern most archipelago of Europe, the seven islands that make up the Canaries are actually not in Europe at all. Lying off the coast of north Africa it is no surprise the climate is distinctly different from that of countries like France and Italy. With low levels of rainfall and lots of sunshine hours, the weather is a major selling point.

Lanzarote, which lies the closest to the coast of Morocco, benefits not only from this excellent climate, but also attracts visitors due to its unspoilt landscapes and natural beauty. It has developed its tourist infrastructure to cater to visitors needs without harming its unique environment.

And that infrastructure includes a very good selection of accommodation in Lanzarote, with something to suit all tastes and budgets. Whilst cheap and cheerful apartments still abound, in recent years the sector has expanded to include an excellent range of villas in Lanzarote .

In fact, the expansion of the new resort of Playa Blanca has mostly been in this direction. With countless holiday villas in Playa Blanca now available, the town is growing in popularity all the time. As self-catering accommodation allows families the freedom to make up their holiday itinerary for themselves and not be tied to meal times in a hotel dining room.

Quite apart from this, the best aspect of villa holidays is the space and privacy it affords visitors. With private pools a standard part of the package, many villas have a variety of additional extras to give their guests that pampered feel.

And Playa Blanca is by no means the only resort with a wide choice of villas to choose from. There are plenty of holiday villas in Puerto del Carmen as well as Costa Teguise, with many updated on a regular basis by diligent owners.