Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands has become a mecca for sun seeking Irish tourists in recent years. The tiny island which measures 60 km by 40 km, has a permanent resident population of just over 143,000 people, but manages to attract over 2,100,000 visitors each year. Of these , the Irish make up about 145,000 and are the fourth largest of all nationalities in terms of visitor numbers.
Daily scheduled flights with Aer Lingus and Ryanair have made access more attractive, while the year round temperatures which average 23 degrees offer a welcome respite from the harsh Northern European winters.
The three principal resorts are Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca but tourists will also enjoy Timanfaya National Park with is stunning volcanic landscape, Fundacion Cesar Manrique, Rancho Texas, Jameos del Agua and Mirador del Rio.
