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Is Crete or Lanzarote hotter?

The Canary Islands (23ºC) are the hottest places in Europe in April with Gran Canaria (24ºC) and Tenerife (23ºC) feeling a little warmer than Lanzarote (22ºC). In Mainland Europe the warmest places in April are Cyprus (22ºC) and Crete (20°C).



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For beaches in Lanzarote, you can go to Playa de Papagayo, Playa Chia Beach, Playa Flamingo, and Famara Beach. Keep in mind that when you ask which of the Canary Islands is the hottest, Lanzarote is the answer.

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Playa Blanca typically experiences warm temperatures year-round, with average highs ranging from 21-28°C (70-82°F) depending on the season. The Canary Islands, of which Lanzarote is a part, are known for their mild and sunny climate, with low levels of precipitation.

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Both countries are very hot during summer, but Greece is some degrees hotter than Spain. The difference between the Spanish and Greek summer weather is that the months of July and August in Greece present some moderate wind.

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Wear a sun hat to protect the top of your head, the back of your neck and your face from the sun. Limit the number of hours you spend in full sun, particularly between 11am and 3pm.

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Lanzarote is, basically, hot all year round, with temperatures starting off the year around 20°C in Jan or Feb, rising beautifully to the high 20s in spring, and around 30°C in Jun-July. Although you get a soothing coastal breeze, it remains in the high 20s throughout the autumn, with the sea staying warm then too.

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Lanzarote is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The island offers a wide variety of activities such as hiking, cycling, and even paragliding. Visitors can also take part in water sports like windsurfing, kitesurfing, and scuba diving.

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As in the rest of Spain, in the Canary Islands the official language is Spanish. However, as in the majority of countries, there are many people who speak English, the second most spoken language, and many people also understand German.

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If you want the best beaches, Lanzarote needs to be the top choice since it is often considered the most beautiful of the Canary Islands. Yet, if you seek excursions, waterparks and diverse landscapes, then Tenerife is the ticket.

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If you want to enjoy a great variety of landscapes and architecture, Tenerife is possibly one of the best Canary Islands for you. It is also ideal if it's your first time traveling to the Canary Islands and you don't have time to visit the other islands or if you are looking for an all-inclusive Canary Islands holiday.

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Gran Canaria is the most complete island in the archipelago, and some consider it the best island in the Canary Islands for summer with your partner, family or friends, due to its incredible beaches, and the great cultural and leisure offer, with endless activities and events.

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The coldest months in Lanzarote are January and February, when temperatures are between 13 and 22 degrees, with an average temperature of 19 degrees - so not very cold at all!

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Lanzarote enjoys the warm, sunny and dry climate for which the Canary Islands are famous.

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Unlike the majority of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote doesn't have any high mountains, meaning that there are distinctly fewer clouds than in other parts of the archipelago – which is why Lanzarote is the second sunniest island in the Canaries after Fuerteventura, with the two islands seeing a combined rainfall of less ...

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Can you tan through clouds? A cloudy sky may not seem like the best choice for tanning, but it is still possible to tan! According to research and studies, around 90% of UV rays penetrate clouds, therefore reaching your skin.

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Located between Rhodes and Crete, Karpathos is the hottest destination in Greece. Monthly temperatures average 30°C (86°F) throughout the summer, with very little rainfall. It's one of the most southerly isles in the country, which helps explain its sizzling temperatures.

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Crete is the largest island in Greece and boasts some of the county's hottest days. The hottest months are between May to October, with temperatures ranging between 18°C to 29°C. The hottest place in Crete is Ierapetra, with average highs of 32°C, though Chania is only marginally cooler, at 30°C.

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