The lure of Lanzarote just goes from strength to strength, new figures from the Lanzarote government show that the last 20 years has seen a whopping 43 % increase in tourism to the island of fire. That’s quite a staggering success rate, and few have taken Lanzarote to their hearts with as much passion as the Irish. In 2007 45 % of all Irish visitors, looking for the perfect family holiday in the Canary Islands, chose Lanzarote.

Sands Beach Resort Hotel in Costa Teguise have certainly noticed the increase in Irish visitors, among their wide range of regular holiday makers. The beachfront hotel has everything that is needed to make a family holiday a memorable one, and its convenient location, just over 30 minutes from Arrecife airport, and within easy reach of the main excursion attractions, ensures that visitors have the chance to absorb as much of Lanzarote life as possible.

The new long term government figures, show that there are 3 clear leaders in the places people most want to visit. Cueva de los Verdes, combines natures volcanic handiwork with the creative flair of Cesar Manrique, the architect and sculptor who has helped to shape modern Lanzarote. Jameos del Agua, again highlights that combination, and adds in some solid background knowledge of the islands volcanic legacy. Head and shoulders above them are Montañas del Fuego, the fire mountains where the volcanic flame still burns just below the surface and is demonstrated with a series of close up experiments, before a tour of the visually stunning lava fields. Sands Beach Resort Hotel offer an easy booking service for these and all the other must see sights around Lanzarote.

Irish visitors are well served by Aer Lingus, who fly in from Cork and Dublin, and their love affair with Lanzarote shows no signs of cooling off as their numbers increased by 3.9 % in the first 2 months of 2008. Northern Ireland will soon be joining the party, as from September 30, Aer Lingus will be making 8 flights a week from Belfast to Arrecife, Lanzarote.