In the previous post, we talked about the dream of buying a house or flat in Spain. In terms of climate and rental yield, it was a solid 2-0 for the Canary Islands. But maybe you are still not convinced that "island life" is for you. Therefore, we continue here with a comparison between the mainland and Lanzarote.
The "own-car fear":
Buyers often have the idea that they will enjoy driving their car to the south of Spain a lot. The idea that the car is a piece of "home" and that you are immediately mobile there makes sense, of course. However, there are a few reservations to be made:
Depending on your exact point of departure and Spanish destination, you can expect a driving time of 17 to 24 hours. Without breaks! Unless you can divide the driving time very well and you are a real mile-eater, you will have to stay overnight once or twice on the way there and once or twice on the way back. This is certainly not worthwhile for a week and does not make financial sense. A trip there and back will cost you at least 600 euros in terms of tolls and fuel.
You can actually fly to Lanzarote almost every day with direct flights from Brussels, Charleroi, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Düsseldorf, among others. Off-season, you can usually get there and back for less than 200 euros.
Moreover, there are many reliable car rental companies on Lanzarote. Autos Plus Car - Online Reservation - Rent a car Lanzarote - Car Hire (pluscar-lanzarote.com) or Cabrera Medina - Lanzarote & Canary Islands Car Hire are our personal recommendations, but in fact you can find them anywhere. If you choose a basic model with comprehensive insurance and a second driver, you will usually not pay more than 150 euros/week. Do you want to buy a house in the Canary Islands? Then you don't have to despair about transport.
Culture lover?
We will not deny it. On the Spanish mainland, you can indulge yourself culturally: from museums to Mozambique architecture. You will find everything.
If you choose to buy a house on, for example, Lanzarote, the choice is of course more limited, but there are certainly a number of places worth visiting: think of the house of the famous architect/artist César Manrique (César Manrique House Museum, Haría - Fundación César Manrique (fcmanrique.org)) or the house of the famous writer José Saramago, the underwater museum, etc. You can also go to the cinema (even outdoors): Cine | Centro Comercial Biosfera Plaza) or go dancing in a club. In addition, Lanzarote is bursting with quality and cheap restaurants.
However, the island's greatest asset is its beautiful nature. You can fall in love with caves, volcanoes and the impressive views and discover them on relaxing walks and bicycle tours.
Be sure to take a look here for some inspiration: Hiking in Lanzarote: Tips for routes - Hiking.info
Can't wait to buy a house in the Canary Islands? Then take a look at our real estate in the Canary Islands.