With the UK’s plummeting temperatures tightening their icy grip around residents of the island, scores of us would be looking for a toasty destination for a quick getaway.

Those looking at beach locations for respite needn’t look any further, because we’ve got the perfect recommendation for your February getaway.

Promising eternal sunshine, toasty 20C temperatures, pints for £1.30 and direct flights as cheap as £18, this balmy European island has it all — breathtaking beaches, temperate weather, top tier food and drink joints, and a host of recreational activities.

As the fourth largest island in the perennially popular Canary Islands in Spain, Lanzarote is a jaw-dropping destination. Boasting black sand beaches in one part and a rocky landscape in the other, the island’s topography includes the Famara mountain ranges in the north and Ajaches to the south. 

Steeped in natural history, the picturesque black sand beaches of Playa de Janubio and Playa de El Golfo are breathtaking, while the resort towns of Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca are considered to be top spots within Lanzarote. Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, is also one of its top draws.

With 20C average temperatures in February, Lanzarote makes for an idyllic balmy escape, often being labelled the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’. Currently, an easyJet flight to Lanzarote from London’s Luton Airport on February 7 costs just £17.99, which includes one small cabin bag. The flight duration is four hours.

Flights aren’t the only things that are cheap in Lanzarote — for just £1.30, visitors can enjoy a pint on this picturesque Canary island, as per Introducing Lanzarote.

Lanzarote’s all-inclusive resorts are wildly popular with holidaymakers on a budget, with luxury options available for those who feel like splurging.

A mix of lively tourist resorts and serene inland villages make up the social fabric of Lanzarote, ensuring there’s something for everyone’s taste.

The island’s unique landscape is another highlight for travellers — with mountains, massive craters, red terrain, black sand beaches, crystal clear azure seas, white sands, and the cherry on top; a live volcano called Mount Timanfaya which boasts lava fields created centuries ago.

Recreationally, there’s loads to do on this little island, with activities such as surfing, scuba diving, kiteboarding, and windsurfing popular with tourists. 

There are several family-friendly beaches in Lanzarote, especially for young children, who are shielded from the mighty currents and waves on these beaches, alongside stunning natural pools that have been created from the craters of lava flow and eruptions.

Lively marinas and beaches with long coastlines, perfect for those who enjoy long walks along the beach while the waves crash in the background, are present throughout Lanzarote.

Known for its seafood offerings, Lanzarote is known for its fresh prawns, squid, octopus, and tuna, as well as the Spanish speciality of paella.

Holidaymakers looking for that perfect winter escape — Lanzarote may just be the place for you.