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This direct holidays Lanzarote guide will help you plan your trip Just 79 miles off the coast of Africa this is the most easterly of the Canary Islands. The island is 37 miles (60km) long and 12 miles (20 km) wide, making it the fourth largest island in the Canaries. The island enjoys a mild and dry climate and the average daytime temperatures range from around 21°C in January to 29°C in August. Annual rainfall is just 140mm (5.5 inches) making it a perfect year-round tourist destination. Like the other Canary Islands, it is a volcanic piece of land that has risen from the Atlantic ocean, during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. On the island is the longest volcanic tunnel in the world. Called the Atlantida Tunnel it is over 7 km long and includes the La Cueva de los Verdes (Green Caves) and Jameos del Agua (Collapsed Cave). This cave system was formed some 3000 years ago during the eruptions of the Corona Volcano, which is in the north of Lanzarote. The collapsed cave is natural auditorium and has seating for six hundred people and is renowned for its excellent acoustics.
The island also has several beautiful white sandy beaches of which Playa Blanca and Papagayo are very popular with tourists. The resort of Playa Blanca is considered a more upmarket place and is home to the largest selection of luxury villas on the island.
The oldest resort is Puerto del Carmen and is still very popular. Originally built around the old harbour it has extended along six kilometres of golden, sandy beaches and to an area perched on the clifftop overlooking the harbour.
Villages like El Golfo, which is the little coastal village that is home to one of Lanzarote’s best known natural wonders, known locally as El Lago Verde, or the green lagoon. The small lake sits in the center of a volcano that has been partially eroded by the Atlantic Ocean. The island's capital is Arrecife with a population of some 45,000 it is a lively port city and offers beaches, parks, promenades and of course shopping.
The quiet town of Yaiza is a tranquil place (until the tourists arrive) to explore and has often been voted as one of the prettiest village in Spain. Situated by the volcanoes at Timanfaya its plant-filled streets and squares are ideal for just wandering about.
If you want to go surfing the small fishing village of Caleta de Famara on the North-West coast will suit you just fine as it is often used for international surfing events. There are stunning views, bracing hikes and a selection of restaurants.
For a glimpse of what Lanzarote used to be like, before it was developed for the tourists. You could call in at Playa Quemada, which is just a few kilometres South of Puerto Calero. Here in this small village, you will see how the houses are built right onto the black volcanic beach. I trust this Lanzarote information is of help as you plan your visit. << >>
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