Couples seeking a getaway filled with passionate romance should check out the isle of Lanzarote. Also known as ‘Fire Island’ or the island of ‘Red Mountains’, Lanzarote sits off the coast of Africa in the Canary Islands archipelago and has been receiving visitors for over 3,000 years. The island welcomes 5.5 million visitors to its sunny shores each year. It’s not just the diverse flora and fauna or the intriguing volcanic countryside that attracts people to this captivating isle; a romantic ambiance permeates both the landscape and culture. The beautiful beaches and cosy, intimate restaurants lure lovers from all over the world, who come to get lost in the island’s infectious beauty and enjoy the comfort and luxury of the many Lanzarote hotels.
With it’s warm, sunny climate and non-stop Atlantic trade winds, Lanzarote is the perfect place for a beach getaway. Weather predictions don’t deviate much, with temperatures remaining in the twenties (°C) or above for much of the year. Those looking to soak up the sun in some privacy will not find it difficult to find the perfect secluded spot on the beach.
The northern region of the island is covered with lush palm valleys, while in the south a volcanic wonderland awaits. Fortunately, the local authorities have imposed strict regulations on planning and building to help protect the island from over development and preserve its unspoilt regions. There is still plenty of infrastructure to support the booming tourist trade, though. Good quality three and four star hotels have blossomed in quantity and availability around the island, making it easy to rent a holiday villa or an affordable hotel, with features such as internet connection, Jacuzzis or other luxury additions, at a reasonable price.
Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca is a southern resort town where couples, as well as groups, can go and enjoy high quality, yet cheap Lanzarote hotels or private villas that offer all the luxuries of a romantic island holiday. It is a relatively new area, where the eclectic mix of accommodation offers visitors a chance to stay close to some of the best beaches in the Canaries, while local restaurants express Spanish romanticism in their décor and their lunch and dinner entrees, as well as in their wine selections.
Puerto del Carmen
Honeymooners have been flocking to Puerto del Carmen for many years. Perched above the old harbour, romantics find the secret Lanzarote hotels and resorts hidden behind garden walls and surrounded by palm trees and tropical flowers. Puerto del Carmen is full of vibrantly coloured hibiscus trees, while adventurers will enjoy the old capital town of Teguise.
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