Holidays in Spain

Lanzarote

Lanzarote is a lovely island in the Canaries archipelago, which will fascinate you with its mysterious atmosphere, beautiful beaches covered with sand, caressed by the azure waves of the sea, in contrast to the volcanic landscape - craters and hardened lava rivers black. Nature and people in harmony with all unique, have created many interesting things here. Caves of great beauty, colorful gardens, green palm trees, vast fields full of cactus and quiet villages with white houses, all creating a very unusual picture, so typical of Lanzarote island.
 
Throughout the island, whose surface is 803 m2, received UNESCO biosphere reserve status. It is here a number of almost 300 volcanoes, last eruption took place in 1824. In Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains) and today there are places where, at a depth of 10 meters can measure a temperature of 600 ° C, and at the surface - 120 ° C. The entire region surrounding the Fire Mountains a few years ago became a national park under state protection, called Timanfaya (200 km2), which deserves to be visited. Most of the island's surface is covered with volcanic soil, dark and fertile, cultivated by the locals especially vine grapes and tomatoes.
 
The largest resort is Puerto del Carmen, which belongs to a golden sandy beach, 5 km long. During walks on the beach you can visit lots of bars, restaurants, boutiques and shops filled with all kinds of souvenirs. Or take an excursion and longer, until Arrecife, the capital city, located at a distance of 12 km. Puerto del Carmen are bus connections to the capital, several times a day.

Other important holiday resort Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise, which is also a pair of Spanish royal residences. Playa Blanca, originally a fishing village, is located in southern Lanzarote. In recent years has become a holiday destination ever sought, but has lost the specific atmosphere. The vast beach of Playa Dorada center of the island is an ideal place for a holiday full of relaxation and tranquility. There are many cafes and bars here pleasant, inviting atmosphere with both day and night, when dancing. The island's finest beaches - Playas de Papagayo - is inside the protected area.

The island has Cesar Manrique imprint of architect who loved this Lanzarote and has created the present outlook. You will find here many of his creative works and ideas - for example, Tahiche his residence (in which the César Manrique Foundation is currently located), right in the middle of a river of hardened lava, beautiful cactus garden Jardin de Cactus, the which is a windmill Jame del Agua and enchanting cave Mirador del Río - observation tower on the island of Graciosa. Very interesting and Costa Tequise hotel complex with lovely landscaped gardens, the long promenade along the beach, shops, restaurants and fancy bars. In this modern tourist center there are numerous bays perfect for bathing in the sea, both natural and artificial.

Lanzarote is the ideal destination for a relaxing holiday and for active recreation and natural beauty knowledge, who are here in abundance.

•  Reasons to go on holiday on the island of Lanzarote!

Lanzarote is located 125km to the West African coast, and is the most northerly of the Canary Islands.

With an area of ​​836 km2 is the fourth largest island of the archipelago.

lanzaroteDe length of Lanzarote is 60 km and width 21 km.

North of Lanzarote is a small island group, which included the romantic island of La Graciosa is.

Although there are volcanoes everywhere, the island has 300 craters, is the highest point only 670 m

As a result, there is little compared to the other precipitation in Canary Islands.

lanzarote lanzarote arose approximately 19 million program for years by volcanic eruptions.

The last eruptions took place in the 19th century.

The area where these eruptions took place belongs to the "Timanfaya National Park."

The panorama of this nature is reminiscent of a lunar landscape.

Lanzarote in 1993 by UNESCO as "World Biosphere Reserve" explained.

papagayo lanzaroteHet climate

The weather in Lanzarote is very stable.

February is the coldest month with 17 º C and August / September to 30 º C the warmest months.

The water temperature varies between 17 º C in winter and 23 º C during the summer.

Usually there is a moderate wind, which in combination with the sun, the climate is very pleasant.

Lanzarote has 89 beaches, including 9 km of pure sand. Here one can fully enjoy the sunny weather.

Culture

culture lanzaroteDe inhabitants of Lanzarote "Conecheros" genoemt.

The official language is Spanish, as an autonomous commands Lanzarote in Spain.

Typical Lanzarote music is played with an instrument "Timple" called.

The local sport called "Lucha Canaria" and is a type of wrestling.

The gourmets among you will certainly come into their own Lanzarote.

Typical dishes include seafood, goat, rabbit and tapas.

The local vineyard produces excellent white and red wine, which even by William Shack Spare gelieft was.

The vineyards are on display in the area "La Geria", which is adjacent to the volcanoes of the Timanfaya National Park.

lanzaroteDe architecture architecture on the island is adapted to the climatic conditions and was protected by the artist Cesar Marique.

White houses with green, blue or brown wood forms part of the landscape.

This has ensured that high-rise was banned and that the buildings were designed so that they are the unique landscape of Lanzarote distortion.

At various places on the island one can see artworks and buildings of Manrique.

His former home is open to visitors. Here one can admire his works.

Tourist

playa blanca lanzarote since several years formed the tourism blangrijkste the source of income on the island.

Puerto del Carmen is the largest tourist center.

There are now Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca has grown to major holiday centers.

The rest of the island is virtually unchanged. Here one can still enjoy the unspoilt and picturesque villages.