Lanzarote is the most exclusive of the seven Canary Islands. It is a beautiful Island with palm trees and miles of golden sandy beaches and is famous for it's impressive volcanic landscapes of nearly 300 volcanos.
Being the most northerly island and only 95 kilometers off the coast of Africa Lanzarote enjoys year round high temperatures with more days sunshine and less days rain than any of the other Canary Islands.
The waters of the Atlantic never fall below 18ºC which makes Lanzarote ideal for scuba diving and various other water-sports, or just for swimming in.
For those of you who like to tour there is plenty to see around the Island, the Timanfaya National Park and Fire Mountains, Jameos Del Agua and the Green Caves to mention a few.
The renowned Spanish artist and architect César Manrique was born in Lanzarote and dedicated his final years to the Island. You will find many tributes to him and his art; from his sculptures on the roundabouts, to his architectural buildings at Timanfaya, Mirador Del Rio, to his own Foundation located at his own home in Tahiche.
César Manrique was the man responsible for shaping Lanzarote as it is today and for the future development of the Island, the main element of which being that any development must be undertaken in a way which retains much of the Island's own particular charm and personality.
Out and About in Lanzarote
If you want to eat out during your stay in Lanzarote, there are many fantastic restaurants to choose from. You can access reviews of all the best Lanzarote restaurants by clicking on the paella above
If bars are more to your liking, you can find many different types in Lanzarote, from the traditional to the English-style, and everything in-between. To find out more, please click the bar picture above.
There are many fabulous attractions in Lanzarote. If you'd like to know all about them before you get there, click on the Cactus Gardens above.
