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Lanzarote Holidays

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Lanzarote is a consistent favourite with Thomas Cook holidaymakers, with 6,618 guests visiting the island over the past year. Its volcanic landscape, black-sand beaches, and year-round mild climate set it apart from many other Canary Islands, making it a great choice whatever time of year you're travelling. A 7-night stay is the top option, while shorter 4 and 5-night breaks are also popular.

October is the peak month to travel, followed by June and July. This shows  Lanzarote’s  year-round appeal with many also choosing to visit during the summer months. Our customers typically jet off from Manchester, London Gatwick and London Stansted, giving easy access from across the UK.

Guests regularly book Barcelo Lanzarote Active Resort, Barceló Teguise Beach - Adults Only, and Hotel THB Lanzarote Beach. Holidays typically start from around £830pp, staying fairly consistent at roughly £800pp over winter, or from about £850pp during peak summer. All flight plus hotel bookings are ATOL protected and can be secured today with a low deposit.
 

Who Lanzarote is best for


Holidaymakers usually choose Lanzarote for easy, low-stress resort stays rather than fast-paced city breaks.
 

Types of Lanzarote holidays

Lanzarote beach holidays

Beach holidays are a highlight of Lanzarote, with a mix of soft white sands and dramatic volcanic coastlines. Most holidaymakers usually split their time between resort beaches and quieter natural coves for a more relaxed experience.

Best for: Families, couples, and relaxed, sun-focused stays.

Best resorts in Lanzarote:

Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen offers long sandy beaches, a lively promenade, and plenty of restaurants and nightlife. Holidaymakers often stay near the promenade for easy access to nightlife and restaurants.

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Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is ideal for relaxed beach holidays, with calm waters, a marina, and family-friendly resorts. Most holidaymakers tend to stay near the marina and seafront for calmer vibes.

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Costa Teguise

Costa Teguise is a laid-back resort known for sandy beaches, windsurfing, and family-friendly hotels. Holidaymakers usually choose this area for its balance of beaches and family-friendly facilities.

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Costa Calero

Costa Calero is a quieter marina resort, ideal for couples and relaxed, upscale stays. Many holidaymakers choose this area for quieter, more upmarket stays.

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Arrecife

Arrecife offers a more local, urban experience with waterfront walks and historic sights. Locals often say it’s the best place to experience authentic island life in the Canaries.

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Lanzarote resort review

  • Puerto del Carmen: Long sandy stretches, lively promenade, buzzing nightlife
  • Playa Blanca: Calm golden sands, vibrant marina, ferry to Corralejo (Fuerteventura)
  • Costa Teguise: Welcoming shores, windsurfing, laid-back vibe
  • Costa Calero: Upscale marina resort, relaxed luxury, yachting, dining, quiet stays
  • Arrecife: Capital city, urban coastline, harbourfront strolls, local culture
     

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All Inclusive Lanzarote holidays

With Lanzarote All Inclusive holidays, everything is included upfront.

Best for: Families and stress-free holiday planning

Top areas:

  • Playa Blanca & Costa Teguise: family resorts, entertainment, aquaparks
  • Costa Calero: quieter, premium stays
  • Arrecife: city-based convenience


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Lanzarote family holidays

Family-friendly holidays with safe beaches and easy resorts.

Best for: Families with children of all ages

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Lanzarote holidays for couples

Peaceful escapes with scenic walks and quieter resorts.

Best for: Couples seeking relaxed stays

Top areas:

  • Costa Calero: peaceful marina setting
  • Playa Blanca: coastal dining & walks
  • Puerto del Carmen: mix of lively + adults-only options
  • Arrecife: boutique stays, waterfront dining


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Lanzarote winter sun holidays

Warm winter escapes with reliable sunshine.

Best for: Winter sun holidaymakers

Top areas:

  • Playa Blanca: sheltered, sunny beaches
  • Puerto del Carmen: year-round restaurants & hotels
  • Costa Teguise: breezy but sunny coastal stays
  • Arrecife: mild city breaks
     

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Budget & shoulder-season holidays

Cheap holidays to Lanzarote are best from March-May and September-November.

  • Cheapest months: March-May, late September-November
  • Best value resorts: Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Arrieta
  • Expect lower prices than peak Canary Islands (especially Tenerife in summer)


Lanzarote is generally cheaper than Tenerife in peak summer. Locals often note that prices stay more stable outside school holidays compared to other Canary Islands.

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5 reasons to choose Lanzarote for your next holiday

1. Warm, stable climate
Around 320 sunny days per year

2. Short flights (4.5 hours)
Easy for families and weekend breaks

3. Variety of resorts
Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise offer the best all-round value

4. Made for families & couples
Costa Teguise = families | Costa Calero = couples

5. Year-round appeal
Warm winters, hot summers

Top tip: South Lanzarote (Playa Blanca) is generally sunnier and less windy than the north.
 

Lanzarote vs other Canary Islands - which is right for you?

Lanzarote sits between Tenerife and Fuerteventura in terms of holiday style.

It's quieter than Tenerife, which is more developed and nightlife-focused, especially in areas like Playa de las Américas.

Compared with Gran Canaria, Lanzarote has fewer large cities and a more natural volcanic landscape.

Fuerteventura is more remote and windier, with long open beaches and a stronger focus on surfing.
 

More Lanzarote travel guides

Northern Lanzarote holidays

Jameos Del Agua

Cueva De Los Verdes

Southern Lanzarote holidays

Playa Blanca

Papagayo Beach

Eastern/South-East Coast Lanzarote holidays

Puerto del Carmen

Costa Teguise

Western/Inland Lanzarote holidays

Timanfaya National Park

Los Hervideros

Our Lanzarote holidays guide was last revised and updated in April 2026

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Closer to Africa than mainland Spain, Lanzarote has a warm year-round climate with mild winters and hot summers.
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Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is the main gateway to the island and is situated just outside Arrecife.

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Popular Lanzarote holiday resorts

Costa Teguise
Costa TeguiseThe jewel of Lanzarote’s east coast, Costa Teguise holidays are a firm favourite thanks to this area’s dazzling golden coastline. With plenty of sand spots (including one of the best beaches in Lanzarote) and a colourful waterfront filled with restaurants, shops and top hotels, the resort is perfectly placed for getaways with friends and family.
Playa Blanca
Playa BlancaOne of Lanzarote’s biggest resorts, Playa Blanca holidays serve up a trio of pristine beaches (well, Playa Blanca does mean 'white beach'!), a chic marina and a lively promenade brimming with smart bars and seafood restaurants. Backed by the spectacular volcanic mountains on the southwestern tip of the island, it's ideal for your next adventure.
Puerto del Carmen
Puerto del CarmenSituated on the south-east side of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is one of the island’s finest beach resorts. Sun-seekers have flocked here for decades to soak up the sights and sounds of the golden coast and its lively nightlife scene. It’s got a fabulous 7km of shoreline, home to some of the top Lanzarote beaches, where you can relax in the sunshine and get your adrenaline pumping with water sport adventures.

Places similar to Lanzarote to visit

Majorca
MajorcaMajorca holidays have something for just about every kind of beach break. Think family resorts, party hotspots, and a capital city by the coast. Travelling with kids? Alcudia has shallow beaches and bustling promenades. Want something slower? Cala d’Or has small coves and low-key evenings.
Fuerteventura
FuerteventuraFuerteventura is one of our most in-demand Canary Islands destinations, with 5,511 Thomas Cook holidaymakers heading there over the past year. Known for its wide, wind-swept beaches, dune landscapes, and near-constant sunshine, it's an island that works well year-round, not just in peak summer.
Gran Canaria
Gran CanariaGran Canaria continues to draw plenty of Thomas Cook holidaymakers, with 4,126 guests visiting the island over the past year. Often called a "continent in miniature" for its varied landscape of dunes, mountains and coastline, it suits both relaxed beach holidays and more active breaks.
Tenerife
TenerifeTenerife holidays give you the most reliable winter and summer sun in Europe, a different coastline at almost every resort, and Spain's tallest mountain in the middle of it all. The largest of the Canary Islands sits off the coast of Africa, so it stays warm when the rest of Europe cools down — which is exactly why holidays to Tenerife work in February as well as they do in August.
Costa Almeria
Costa AlmeriaHidden in the south-east corner of Spain, you’ll find sunny Costa de Almería between the towering Sierra Nevada mountains and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. It’s a new addition to the usual suspects on the Costas for sun-starved visitors, and it’s much less touristy than some of the country’s other coastlines.
Lake Garda
Lake GardaLake Garda is Italy's largest lake, in the foothills of the Alps in northern Italy. It has everything from quiet wine villages and historic spa towns to livelier lakeside resorts, so there's a base to suit how you want to spend your week. Its shores draw a loyal following, with over 1,000 Thomas Cook holidaymakers visiting the lake over the past year, and August the most popular month to travel.

FAQs

Are Lanzarote holidays good for All Inclusive stays?

Yes, Lanzarote All Inclusive holidays are among the best in the Canary Islands, with resorts designed for both families and couples.

Are Lanzarote holidays expensive?

No - cheap Lanzarote holidays are widely available, and Lanzarote offers great value compared with other Canary Islands, especially outside peak school holidays.

When is the cheapest time to book Lanzarote holidays?

The cheapest time to book - including last minute Lanzarote holidays - is usually March to May and late September to November, when demand is lower.

What’s included in Lanzarote holiday packages?

Flights, hotels, and often transfers are included, with many Lanzarote holiday packages also offering All Inclusive or half-board options.

How do you book Lanzarote holidays?

Choose your resort, select your board basis, then book early for peak dates or browse last-minute Lanzarote holidays for the best deals.

How many days do you need for Lanzarote holidays?

7-10 days is ideal for most holidaymakers. Short breaks of 3-5 days suit Lanzarote beach stays.

Which areas in Lanzarote are best for families or couples?

  1. Families: Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca
  2. Couples: Costa Calero, quieter parts of Playa Blanca
  3. Lively stays: Puerto del Carmen

Which part of Lanzarote has the best beaches?

Playa Blanca and Papagayo beaches offer the best beaches in Lanzarote, with calm, clear waters.

Do I need a car in Lanzarote?

Not necessarily. Resorts are well connected by buses and taxis, but a car is useful for exploring beaches and inland attractions. Holidaymakers usually only hire one to explore beyond the main Lanzarote hotels and resorts.

What’s the best way to get around Lanzarote?

Bus, taxi, or hire car depending on your plans.

Is Lanzarote suitable for first-time holidaymakers?

Yes. It’s safe, compact, and easy to get around. Main resorts like Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca are the most popular choices.

Is Lanzarote windy?

Yes, it can be breezy in Costa Teguise, while Playa Blanca is more sheltered - compare our Lanzarote resorts and beaches.

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