The island offers warmth and sunshine, cheap drinks and budget flights, making it the perfect February getaway from the UK’s winter chill and unbearable cold snaps.
The island’s beaches boast azure waters and spectacular views(Image: Getty)
As Britain’s temperatures plunge into an icy stranglehold, countless people are seeking warm destinations for a swift escape.
For those eyeing seaside spots to thaw out, look no further – we’ve found the ideal location for your February break.
Offering year-round sunshine, pleasant 20C warmth, pints for £1.30 and direct flights starting at just £18, this sun-drenched European island ticks every box – stunning coastlines, mild climate, excellent dining and drinking establishments, and plenty of leisure pursuits.
Being the fourth largest island in Spain’s hugely popular Canary Islands archipelago, Lanzarote is a stunning destination. Featuring volcanic black sand shores in certain areas and dramatic rocky terrain elsewhere, the island’s geography encompasses the Famara mountain chain to the north and Ajaches in the south.
Rich in geological heritage, the striking black sand coastlines of Playa de Janubio and Playa de El Golfo are spectacular, whilst the resort destinations of Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca rank amongst Lanzarote’s finest locations.
Arrecife, Lanzarote’s capital city, represents another major attraction, reports the Express.
With average February temperatures hitting 20C, Lanzarote offers a perfectly temperate retreat, frequently dubbed the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’.
At present, an easyJet service to Lanzarote departing London’s Luton Airport on February 7 costs merely £17.99, covering one small cabin bag.
Journey time is four hours. Air fares aren’t the only bargains to be found in Lanzarote – for a mere £1.30, tourists can savour a pint on this stunning Canary island, according to Introducing Lanzarote.
Lanzarote’s all-inclusive hotels are hugely favoured by cash-conscious travellers, whilst premium choices await those willing to splash out.
A blend of bustling holiday destinations and tranquil countryside settlements forms the island’s social tapestry, guaranteeing something to suit every preference.
The island’s distinctive terrain presents another draw for visitors – featuring peaks, enormous volcanic craters, crimson landscapes, ebony sand shores, sparkling turquoise waters, pristine white coastlines, and the crowning glory – an active volcano named Mount Timanfaya showcasing lava fields formed hundreds of years ago.
For leisure pursuits, this compact island offers plenty of excitement, with pastimes including surfing, underwater exploration, kiteboarding, and windsurfing proving hit attractions amongst visitors.
Numerous child-friendly shores dot Lanzarote, particularly suited to youngsters who remain protected from powerful tides and swells at these locations, plus magnificent natural swimming holes formed from volcanic crater flows and eruptions.
Vibrant harbours and expansive coastal stretches, ideal for those who relish lengthy seaside strolls whilst waves thunder nearby, feature across Lanzarote.
Celebrated for its oceanic cuisine, Lanzarote is renowned for its succulent prawns, squid, octopus, and tuna, plus the Spanish classic dish of paella. Holidaymakers searching for that ideal winter getaway – Lanzarote could well be the destination for you.
