The Canary Islands have paved the way for the rest of Spain and other EU nations by asking the European Union if the 90-day rule can be relaxed for British citizens.
The Canary Islands tourism authority claims the islands have the ‘best climate in the world’ – and it is hard to dispute. They get an average of 21°C year-round, and over 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. That’s over 1,400 more than the UK! You can see why this area is so popular with expats, especially when you add in the island lifestyle: easy access to the beaches and sea and plenty of fascinating towns and villages within a short drive wherever you are.
Islands have a certain charm. They may have developed in a different way from the mainland, with their own culture, customs and language. The islanders often consider themselves to be first Majorcan or Canarian or Galician before Spanish.
How do you like the idea of living somewhere where winter doesn’t exist? It’s completely possible if you buy a property in beguiling, beautiful Lanzarote, the most easterly of Spain’s Canary Islands.
