Crystal-clear waters, golden sandy beaches, white-washed villages and black lava fields, the fourth largest Canary Island is anything but its unfair nickname of “Lanzagrotty”.
The island is the easternmost of the Canary Islands – lying just 130km off the African Coast. Lanzarote has no high mountains and has a dry, sub-tropical desert climate. With beaches galore, little rainfall and summer and winter sun, it really is a sun-lover’s dream.
The main, established tourist resorts are Costa Teguise in the East and Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca in the South. The sports resort of La Santa draws people from all over the world, with many cyclists training here thanks to the island’s mild winters. Puerto Calero, just south of Puerto del Carmen, is an upmarket resort centred around a Marina.
The most well-known and visited attraction, Timanfaya National Park, resembles a Martian landscape with desolate black and brown lava fields, dotted with red volcanic cones. Another worthwhile visit is Cuevas de los Verdes, an underground cave system featuring one of the longest volcanic tunnels in the world with an added surprise awaits those who visit.
For more information on Lanzarote, visit Lanzarote Guide.
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