Deciding Where To Stay In The Canary Islands

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By In The Playroom

If you are planning your next holiday, you have lots of great places to consider. The Canary Islands are certainly popular with a lot of people, and it is not difficult to see why! Read on to discover more about where you should stay if visiting this part of Europe.

Lanzarote has long been a popular holiday destination because of its uniqueness. The island is a volcanic one and this means that Lanzarote is filled to the brim with beautiful scenery, captivating sights, and intriguing stories. Not only is there an array of wonders to feast your eyes upon, but there are lots to do as well. 

The same goes for another popular Canary Island; Tenerife. Luxury Tenerife holidays can enable you to unwind on the beach and catch some rays, you can experience some thrilling water sports, and you can enjoy relaxing whilst playing a great game of golf. 

Nonetheless, in order to benefit from all the Canary Islands has to offer you need to find somewhere fantastic to stay. Most people tend to rent holiday villas in the Canary Islands for the duration of their break. Not only are there some beautiful villas in the country, but you get that added sense of privacy too. 

Thus, read on to discover how you go about finding the best holiday villas in the Canary Islands for you…

Decide whereabouts in the Canary Islands you want to stay

The first thing you need to decide upon is whereabouts in the Canary Islands you want to reside for the duration of your holiday. Lanzarote, for example, is small in size and thus you won’t have to spend hours considering an array of different locations. After all, the island is only a mere 13 miles in width from the east side of the country to the west. Nevertheless, this is not to say that you do not have an excellent selection of options available. The conventional Spanish town of Arrecife tends to be the most popular option. This is Lanzarote’s capital and there are many villas situated in the centre of Arrecife as well as those that are located slightly outside. Nonetheless, it is worth considering the holiday villas in Lanzarote that are situated in lesser-known areas. As mentioned in the introduction; Lanzarote is well-known for being somewhere full of beauty and scenic possibilities. Because of this, you will be able to find villas offering the most breathtaking and magical views. 

Search for holiday villas in the Canary Islands on the internet 

Rather than visit a travel agent or ring up the number on a brochure, the best thing to do is use the internet in order to find your dream holiday villa. The internet will provide you with a much greater level of choice. Not only this, but you tend to find that villa rental is a lot cheaper online too. After all, most companies tend to offer online discounts. The reason for this is quite simple; there are more travel companies and accommodation rental websites available online. This means competition is of a much higher level and thus companies know they need to keep their prices low if they are to attract as many customers as possible. And remember; if you find a villa you like then do not be afraid to email and ask for more pictures or ask any question or concern you may have.

Make a list of pros and cons for each villa

Once you have looked online and found several which appeal to you, you should then make a list of pros and cons for each villa. One of the main things you obviously need to bear in mind is the price of the villa. It is likely to have a budget in mind and thus you will be able to cross any villas out that do not fit into your price range. Once you have considered the price you should then narrow down your search based on the facilities offered by each villa. Does the villa have a private pool? Does the villa have air conditioning? What cooking facilities are on offer? Is the place suitable for children? Is there a barbeque area outside? How many showers are there? Is there an outside shower? And so on and so forth…

By following this guide you should be easily able to locate the best holiday villas in the Canary Islands for you. Remember to firstly decide whereabouts you want to go, and then look online in order to discover your options, and finally narrow down your search through considering price and facilities. 

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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.

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