Despite the current economic climate and the depreciation of sterling against the euro the small Spanish island of Lanzarote, in the Canaries, expects to welcome well over one million tourists during the course of 2009.  With British and Irish holiday makers comprising the largest contingents of visitors.

This is great news for the tourists visiting the island as there are some great deals to be had on Lanzarote holiday villas and apartments in Lanzarote.

This figure will still be way down on previous years however.  As island tourist authorities have already recorded a 20% drop in arrivals during the first quarter of this year.  As some consumers opt to either stay at home or journey outside of the euro zone.  But many more still find that a good value break in a destination such as Lanzarote can even work out cheaper than a holiday in the UK.

Many Lanzarote apartments for example offer room rates that start from around €170 per week – which is the price per room, not per person.  With the best offers usually available on apartments in Puerto del Carmen – the largest and oldest resort on the island.  Which boasts the highest concentration of complexes of any destination on Lanzarote.

Accommodation is available in both the New and Old Towns – both popular holiday locations in their own right.  Offering good facilities, such as swimming pools and maid service at highly competitive prices.  Puerto del Carmen has also enjoyed a recent revamp, with a new marina nearing completion in the Old Town Harbour area.  Whilst the main beachfront strip, the Avenida de las Playas has been partly pedestrians.  Making it a for more pleasant place to stroll.

There´s a wide selection of high quality Lanzarote villas available for rent across the island.  All offering high standards of accommodation with prices starting from around €400 per week.  For a two bedroom villa with private pool.  There are more villas in Playa Blanca, the newest destination on the island, than in any other resort.  Thanks to the fact that hundreds of overseas investors have snapped up property here in recent years to rent out to their fellow tourists.

Playa Blanca is an ideal location for a break in the sun.  Not least as it enjoys the best microclimate on the island.  And is also home to some of Lanzarote´s finest beaches – such as the set of coves at Papagayo, which are just fifteen minutes walk from the town centre.  Along with Playa Dorada and Playa Flamingo in the heart of the resort itself.

Visitors to Spain and the Canary Islands will get a warm welcome and have a fantastic holiday regardless of their choice of destination.