Lanzarote, the popular Canary Island holiday destination, expects to welcome well over a million foreign tourists this year. The majority from the UK. Despite the recent depreciation of sterling against the euro and the confidence sapping effects of the credit crunch.

The Canarian archipelago, comprising a total of seven islands, is four hours away from the UK by plane. And some of the best known low cost airlines fly there, such as Jet 2 and Thomas Cook. Which means it is usually fairly easy to get a flight to the island for as little as £200 return. Making it a big favourite with overseas investors – many of whom rent their property in Lanzarote to holidaymakers. The bulk of flights from the UK operate on Mondays and Thursdays.

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Visitors arrive at Lanzarote´s only airport – which is called Arrecife (flight code ACE). The airport is located just outside the capital city of the same name – and also acts as a hub for inter-island flights between the other Canary Islands as well as services from mainland Spain. Despite being one of the top ten busiest airports in Spain the amenities at Arrecife are a bit limited though. With no shops or money change facility in arrivals.

The majority of visitors to the island are booked on package holidays. Which means that they are transferred to their hotels in Lanzarote on coaches provided by their tour operator. Independent travellers should note that there is no public or shuttle bus service available at the airport. Which means that they will need to either hire a car in the arrivals hall or take a taxi just outside it. Car hire on the island is relatively cheap with prices starting from around €20 per day.

On the upside, getting to most accommodation such as Lanzarote villas or apartments is usually pretty quick. As the island is very small – measuring less than 60km from end to end. So transfer times are speedy. For example, Playa Blanca, which is the furthest resort from the airport can be reached in around 35 minutes. Whilst the other two main resorts of Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen are both within a ten minute radius of Arecife airport.

There´s lots of things for tourists to do on Lanzarote. As the island boasts over ninety great beaches. Along with a surprisingly large amount of natural beauty spots – such as the Timanfaya Volcano Park and the Green Lagoon. Along with historic towns such as Teguise – the oldest in the Canaries. And some unique man made attractions – created by the island born artist Cesar Manrique. So hire a car and take time to explore this enchanting island.

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