Looking for a holiday destination that offers the opportunity to explore loads of great beaches? Then book your next break in Lanzarote, the fourth largest of the Canary Islands and home to some of the most picturesque playas in Spain.

The journey to the island takes just four hours from the UK and flights to Lanzarote cost as little as €100 whatever time of the year you choose to travel. With low cost airlines such as easyJet and Monarch offering excellent value returns.

Car hire in Lanzarote Car hire in Lanzarote is very affordable too, with basic two door models available from just €15 per day. So it really doesn’t break the bank to enjoy a holiday here.

Lanzarote boasts over 100 beaches so there are loads to explore and the bulk of them are comprised of golden sand rather than the black grains you get elsewhere in the Canaries. Many of the finest of these beaches can be found in and around the main resorts on the island.

But all of these beaches are man made, using sand imported from the Sahara. So in order to find the genuine article you´ll need to get out and explore the island a little more. In the north tourists will find the delightful little seaside village of Arrieta for example. Arrieta has it´s own gorgeous beach at Playa La Garita, which is also home to a couple of excellent value restaurants if you fancy a bite to eat. The north of Lanzarote also boasts the sweeping bay at Famara which is widely regarded by many as the finest and most dramatic beach on the island. Lanzarote is also home to some great attractions as well as wonderful beaches and these include the Timanfaya National Park and the many creations of the famous local artist César Manrique. All of these sights can be easily reached by car, not least as the island is quite small.

Accommodation in Lanzarote is also attractively priced and there are hundreds of hotels in Lanzarote for visitors to choose from. The Lanzarote Guidebook travel website showcases some of the best, along with a wide selection of apartments and villas too.

And if you love the islands that much an are really tempted, you can even view a wide range of villas and apartments along with a selection of property for sale from estate agents in Lanzarote.