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Weave between hundreds of volcanic craters, gaze out from dizzying viewpoints, wander through sweeping vineyards and sink your toes into golden sands. Just be warned - this island is addictive. You’ll soon find that one Lanzarote holiday isn’t enough.

Welcome to another world

Step off the plane in Lanzarote and you’ll feel as though you’ve landed on another planet. The landscape is so extraordinary that UNESCO has designated the entire island as a Biosphere Reserve - it’s easy to see why.

Topped with over 300 volcanic cones spread across an endless sea of multi-coloured lava rock, it’s more like a movie set for ‘Planet of the Apes’ than a package holiday destination. Below the surface, you’ll find bubbling geysers and caves created from giant lava tubes, adding even more drama to the scenery.

It’s true what they say about small packages...

Lanzarote is a petite island that packs some serious punches. As diverse as it is dinky, the bizarre lunar landscape is only the beginning.

Between the lonely lava fields, you’ll stumble across traditional white-washed towns tucked away in lush valleys, rolling vineyards and fishing villages forgotten by time. Being so tiny, the whole island is at your fingertips. Scrape yourself off the sun lounger, hop in a hire car and start to explore.

Say hello to winter sunshine

Lanzarote has long been somewhere for us sun-starved Brits to flee to from winter, so it would be rude not to mention the beaches. The nearest Canary Island to the coast of Africa, Lanzarote is blessed with year-round sunshine and late-spring temperatures, making it pretty darn hard to resist.

The island is edged with natural black, silvery grey and golden beaches, all perfect for soaking up some rays while you sip on a cold beer. Whether you’re after cheap holidays in Lanzarote’s party hotspots, a family holiday in Lanzarote, a hip surfer hangout or a last-minute getaway, you’ll find a Lanzarote package holiday deal that will tick your boxes.

Strictly speaking, there's no bad time for holidays in Lanzarote.

With a total annual rainfall of just 140mm (five inches) per year, you would be seriously and statistically unlucky to miss out on the sunshine. However, prices hit the roof over the school holidays, making it more difficult (but not impossible) to find cheap holidays in Lanzarote over Easter and mid-summer.

If you can, book 2020 Lanzarote holidays between January and March or between September and mid-December, when the island is deliciously quiet and holiday deals for all kinds of breaks from budget package holidays to luxury Lanzarote getaways and all-inclusive Lanzarote holidays are easy to come by.

There's no reason to be at a loose end in Lanzarote. The island squeezes a world of variety into its relatively small surface area, so you'll never be stuck for something to do.

Weave between coloured volcanic cones, swing by local vineyards and visit tiny islands free from tourist trappings. Wherever you stay, you'll find all kinds of adventures on your doorstep, so peel yourself off the sun lounger and prepare to explore.

Timanfaya National Park

An otherworldly jumble of lava fields, multi-coloured rocks and dormant volcanic cones, Timanfaya National Park is like nowhere else on earth. Home to the Monta"as del Fuego (Fire Mountains), this bizarre expanse was created when over 100 volcanoes erupted, leaving a quarter of the island buried under a layer of lava and ash. Top off the trip with a meal at El Diablo, where steaks are grilled over an open volcanic crater. Yes, really.

La Graciosa

Turn back time with a trip to La Graciosa, the eighth Canary Island that tourists forgot. A tiny drop in the ocean just 20 minutes from Lanzarote, it's like stepping into another era. Home to no more than 700 islanders, a smattering of beautiful beaches and not a single sealed road, it's a sleepy slice of paradise. Hike to hidden coves, swim in peaceful waters and feel a million miles from the nearest Irish pub.

Haría

After an endless series of moon-like plateaus and hairpin bends, Haría is a sight for sore eyes. Appearing as if from nowhere, the 'Valley of a Thousand Palms' is flanked by green fields and wildflower meadows, lending it an oasis-like quality. The village itself is a maze of narrow streets with bright bougainvillea tumbling from the balconies, packed with pure Canarian atmosphere. Mirador del Río

For the ultimate island viewpoint, make a beeline for Mirador del Río and see the world spread out at your feet.

Formerly a gun emplacement for Spanish forces, the mirador (lookout, in English) provides jaw-dropping panoramas over the island of La Graciosa and the strait. Perched at 475 metres (1,558ft) above sea level, the twisty journey to the top is guaranteed to get you dizzy, but the view is dead certain to dazzle.

Jameos del Agua

Created by César Manrique, Lanzarote's most pioneering mind, Jameos del Agua is a cultural and natural must-see rolled into one.

Built around open-air and underground caves formed by giant lava tubes, you'll discover a series of mind-blowing artistic spaces, including a clear blue lake with its own quirky bar, a cave auditorium and the most spectacular swimming pool you're ever likely to see.