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Gran Canaria has a brilliant range of cheap hotels and with its year-round summer weather is considered to be a real surfer’s paradise. Surfing and water-sports are as popular with locals and visitors as they are with tourists and with the coast dotted with sand dunes you’ll find that there’s something for everyone whenever you decide to visit the island.

Head to the Canary Islands for year-round sun, sea and surf and to catch some of the best beach life in Europe and the best waves this side of Europe. Those in the know call the islands the ‘Hawaii of the Atlantic’, due to its great reputation amongst surfers, and combined with the buzzing nightlife, volcanic views and bustling old market towns, you’ll find cheap hotels right across the coastal areas of both Gran Canaria and Lanzarote that will act as the perfect base for a beach break.

The breezier beaches on the Costa Teguise resort are considered to be excellent for windsurfing. Golden sandy beaches are easily reached from some great Lanzarote hotels and the great selection of surfing schools around here makes it an ideal spot for beginners. There are a number of sunny spots that holidaymakers can enjoy and the perfect mixture of wind and sun allows holidaymakers to make the most of the sunshine without getting hot and bothered.

The easternmost island in the Canaries is Lanzarote which has one of the most popular and fun surfing seasons between November and March. Coastal cliffs and volcanic hillsides create a dramatic and a rugged and unique coastline around the whole island, and Lanzarote hotels in any of the beach resorts are popular with water-sports fans all year.

Around the Playa Del Ingles resort, and in the south of the island, there are numerous places offering beginners surfing lessons and training sessions. Based in Maspalomas, the Surf Canaries School offers expert tuition alongside the dunes of Playa Del Ingles and a short stroll from most Gran Canaria hotels.

Lanzarote is a great destination for anyone looking for a location that ignites and nurtures passion. Also known as ‘Fire Island’ or the island of ‘Red Mountains’, Lanzarote sits off the coast of Africa in the Canary Islands archipelago and has been receiving visitors for over 3,000 years. Although the Phoenicians first settled in Lazarote, it now experiences over 5.5. million visitors each year. It’s not just the diverse flora and fauna or the intriguing volcanic countryside that attracts people to this captivating isle; a romantic ambiance permeates both the landscape and culture. The beautiful beaches and cosy, intimate restaurants lure lovers from all over the world, who come to get lost in the island’s infectious beauty and enjoy the comfort and luxury of the many Lanzarote hotels.

With it’s warm, sunny climate and non-stop Atlantic trade winds, Lanzarote is the perfect place for a beach getaway. With temperatures remaining in the twenties (°C) for much of the year there is always some warmth and sunshine to be found. Secret secluded spots are plentiful and not too hard to find on the miles of beautiful coastline of the island.

The northern region of the island is covered with lush palm valleys, while in the south a volcanic wonderland awaits. The island has been protected by local authorities, who have imposed strict planning and building regulations, allow Lanzarote to retain its natural beauty. There is still plenty of infrastructure to support the booming tourist trade, though. Great quality hotels are located all over the island, giving couples loads of choice when it come to renting a room for their romantic getaway.

Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is a southern resort town where couples, as well as groups, can go and enjoy high quality, yet cheap Lanzarote hotels or private villas that offer all the luxuries of a romantic island holiday. A diverse mix of hotels and resorts can be found located very near the world famous beaches, and local restaurants serve up delicious Spanish food in romantic settings.

Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen, meanwhile, has been a favourite spot for honeymooners for years. Perched above the old harbour, romantics find the secret Lanzarote hotels and resorts hidden behind garden walls and surrounded by palm trees and tropical flowers. Hibiscus trees add a splash of colour in Puerto del Carmen and for romantic adventurers the rural town of Teguise, which is the island’s old capital, offers additional attractive and affordable holiday hideaways.

Summer is well and truly here and if you want to make it last then you might want to consider an autumn getaway. Beautiful sun-drenched beaches, stunning scenery and plenty of entertainment can go along way to making up for seasonal blues. Great deals on hotels in top locations such as the enchanting Canary Islands make the choice even easier. Many of the Canaries’ major tourist hot spots are offering low prices at the moment. With the latest deals falling as low as £9 per person per night, holiday-makers can afford to be tempted by the idea of an autumn sunshine break.

Out of the Canary Islands, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the most well known. Each has a wide range of offerings to cater for all visitors, from beaches and nightlife to water sports and other family activities.

Party goers, for example, are being lured to the buzzing bars and clubs of Tenerife with prices for Tenerife hotels in major hot spot Playa de las Americas falling to around £15 per person per night based on two people sharing a self catering apartment.

Lanzarote has its share of night time offerings too, as well as plenty for beach lovers and water sports fans. Two people staying in pretty Playa Blanca this October can find Lanzarote hotels deals for around £14 per person per night. Meanwhile, there’s more sunshine and relaxation to be found on Fuerteventura. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the Canaries are said to be here, with prices for Fuerteventura hotels down to around £10 per person per night in November.

A further selection of picturesque beaches and some superb diving can be enjoyed on Gran Canaria, where a wide selection of cheap Gran Canaria hotels are on offer. A room for two people in Puerto Rico can be found for as little as £9 per person per night over 7 nights this October. So, wherever you decide to stay in the Canaries to get your end of year sunshine fix, there are great deals to be enjoyed.