Booking a holiday abroad has never been easier. Thanks to the advent of the Internet, which to a large extent has rendered travel agents redundant. With tourists now able to book breaks to holidays hot spots such as Lanzarote direct
online.
Lanzrote forms part of the Canary Island group. Which is part of Spain and the EU but which is located close to the coast of West Africa. During the 1980´s these islands briefly became a byword for package holidays – but today there are just as many upmarket luxury accommodation options as there are good value choices. With Lanzarote for example boasting no less than six 5 star hotels.
Accommodation on the island varies and although independent travellers often choose private Lanzarote holiday villas or one of the excellent choice of Lanzarote apartments, more and more holidaymakers are now looking at hotel accommodation.
Lanzarote, the fourth largest of the islands and one of the most unspoiled, boasts no less than six 5 star hotels. Including the sumptuous Gran Melia Volcan, which is located right at the southern tip of the island in the fast growing resort of Playa Blanca. The Volcan forms part of the stylish Rubicon Marina development which is home to loads of luxury yachts. And along with sister establishment the Gran Melia Salinas in Costa Teguise is regarded as one of the best Lanzarote hotels.
The Arrecife Gran Hotel is located in the island capital of Arrecife and occupies the only high rise building on the island. This was constructed in contravention of island planning laws during the 1980´s and as a result lay vacant and derelict for many years. Until the island government decided to allow this eyesore to be transformed into a smart 5 star hotel. Which gives guests great views across Lanzarote from its 17th floor rooftop restaurant.
There’s also now an excellent range of four-star hotels lining the shoreline in Playa Blanca. All offering reasonably priced rooms and great views across to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura. These establishments have become especially popular during the winter months, as Playa Blanca tends to enjoy the best weather the island has to offer at that time of the year. And is often basking in sunshine whilst the north of the island can be shrouded in cloud.
Anyone looking for better value hotel accommodation in the four star bracket should concentrate their search on Playa Blanca in the south of the island. As the islands fastest growing resort is home to a great selection as well as some of the best holiday villas in Lanzarote. Often at prices much cheaper than on comparable holiday islands. Whilst anyone seeking really good value accommodation should book apartments in Lanzarote. As these offer breaks in the sun from as little as €180 per week.
