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| Situated approximately 60 miles off the West coast of Africa and
700 miles South West of the Spanish peninsula, Lanzarote enjoys one of the driest and sunniest climates of the
seven Canary Islands. It is roughly 30 miles long and 12 miles wide. The temperature does not vary much from 20C
in January to 30C in August. The golden sandy beaches of Puerto del Carmen, Papagayo and Famara are the main attractions
for all year round sun-worshipers. |
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| The unusual lunar landscape of the island and Cesar Manrique's artistic
and architectural influence offers a melange of unique sightseeing opportunities whether you choose to go it alone
with a rent-a-car or on one of the many organised excursions. The islanders or "Conejeros" have prevented
Lanzarote from becoming spoilt by applying restrictions insuring low level development. The result are clean, low-key
and uncrowded resorts offering an atmosphere in which to relax, unwind and laze in the sun. It has also helped
Lanzarote gain a reputation as one of the most popular holiday destinations by the most discerning of holiday makers.
The buildings are white with natural wood, blue or green paint work which follow Manrique's aesthetic guidelines
adding to the island's character and individuality. |
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| The Old Town Fishing Harbour |
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| The island has completely crystal clear unpolluted waters, lying
hundreds of miles away from any industrial development. This makes it a favourite destination for those interested
in water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving . The tall volcanic mountains
offer the ideal platform for parascending and paragliding but for most of us they are the perfect place to admire
the stunning views and unrivalled sunsets. Excellent facilities are also available for other sports such as tennis,
squash, horse riding, and golf on the attractive 18 hole golf course in Costa Teguise. |
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| There are plenty of places to see if you are interested in exploring
the island. The Timanfaya National Park (Montana del Fuego) set in the extraordinary lava fields of Yaiza is the
most popular and gives you the opportunity to explore the Fire Mountain on the camel trek. There is also the underground
lake in Jameos del Agua as well as the mythical Greens' cave (cueva de los Verdes), the cactus gardens (Jardin
de Cactus) and of course the magnificent house of Cesar Manrique which blends and harmonises art and architecture
with the volcanic landscape of Lanzarote . |
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| At the core of the island is Teguise, the old capital, which retains
all the charm of Lanzarote and is an insight into the islands' history and culture. It is also the setting for
the Sunday market where the stalls are crammed with leather, lace and crafts. Further North is the tranquil village
of Haria, set in the Valley of the Thousand Palms, probably the most fertile part of Lanzarote. Mirador del Rio
gives you the opportunity to admire the little island "La Graciosa" from Lanzarote's highest cliff tops.
Orzola and El Golfo, the most Northern and most Westerly villages, respectively, have excellent fish restaurants
where you can sample some of the local specialities such as "Sama", "Vieja" and "Papas
Arrugadas" with "Mojo" combined with the local "Malvasia" wines. |
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The best beaches can be found in the Southern most tip of the island
in the coves of Papagayo. These are made up of pure white sand blown over from West Africa's Sahara desert many
years ago. They also offer a magnificent view of Fuerteventura, the neighbouring island to the south. Other beaches
include Playa Blanca (not to be confused with Playa Blanca, the town) which runs parallel with the promenade in
Puerto del Carmen, easily accessible and offers beach activities such as pedalos, jet skis and, sunbeds and parasols.
Los Pocillos is just down the road and offers activities such as winsurfing and dinghy sailing. Further north are
the beaches of Famara and Orzola, usually frequented by surfers. (Do watch out for the big waves and strong undercurrents
of the Northern beaches.)
Lanzarote is the ideal place to enjoy a wonderful climate any time of the year wether you choose to venture to
the many sights or wether you choose to just laze around and enjoy the sun and your immediate surroundings. |
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