The little island of Lanzarote offers big value for money for anyone seeking a self catering holiday on a budget. As it is home to a very large selection of privately owned accommodation – normally available at prices that just cannot be matched in other parts of Spain. As here owners enjoy a year round rental season – as well as a reliable flow of tourist guests.

As one of the seven Canary Islands Lanzarote basks in delightful semi tropical weather, with sunshine predominating all year round. This is due to the fact that the islands all lie close to the coast of Africa and the Tropic of Cancer. Producing very little in the way of precipitation too – which makes the island look quite barren in appearance, with little in the way of trees and plants.

This leaves much of Lanzarote denuded of flora, with this strange scenery made to appear even more surreal by the impact of gigantic eruptions in the 1730´s which left about 200km square of the islands interior looking like a set from a science fiction movie. The area has had its fair share of film stardom

The island isn’t all about strange terrain however as away from the interior it resembles most other holiday hotspots. The coastline is sprinkled with around 100 beautiful beaches and tourists can choose from three modern resorts. Which is also the location most of the top choices of Lanzarote villas ,holiday apartments and holiday bungalows.

The main resort on the island is called Puerto del Carmen – which is situated in close proximity to the main airport and which boasts plenty of good quality beaches. This in part explains its popularity with visitors – who have been enjoying holidays here since the 1970´s. Whilst also boasting a great selection of bars and restaurants and plenty of nightlife.

Typically private villas start at around €500 per week and all boast good quality amenities such as private pools, ADSL connections and satellite TV.

After Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca is the islands second most popular resort. Having expanded rapidly since it was first developed in the early 1990´s. And today it is proving especially popular with tourists sleeking good value self catering accommodation thanks to the fact that apartments and villas here offer excellent value for money.

Lanzarote can be enjoyed as a holiday destination at any time of the year. But some months are better than others – with the most unreliable weather usually experienced during February and March.

You’ll never be stuck for a day wondering what to do if you need a break from the beach, places to visit include for example The Cesar Manrique Foundation -This incredible house, built by Cesar Manrique into five volcanic bubbles, never fails to blow visitors away.