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Information about the region Lanzarote
Trip Preparation
Lanzarote is one of seven major islands of the Canary Islands, which are located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 140 kilometers west of the coast of Morocco. Lanzarote has a population
of nearly 140 thousand inhabitants and the capital Arrecife, which is also one of the seven municipalities of the island, apart from Haria, San Bartolomé, Teguise, Tias and Yaiza Tinajo.
Weather / When to go?
The weather in Lanzarote is subtropical. Throughout the year the climate is mild and dry. It gets colder in January, about 17º C. The hottest month is August. ures on Lanzarote do not vary greatly between different seasons or between day and night.
Language
The official language is Castilian Spanish.
Weather / When to go?
The weather in Lanzarote is subtropical. Throughout the year the climate is mild and dry. It gets colder in January, about 17º C. The hottest month is August. ures on Lanzarote do not vary greatly between different seasons or between day and night.
Language
The official language is Castilian Spanish.
Country and People
History
Like all of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote was generated during periods of volcanic eruptions. In 1730 there were major volcanic eruptions on the island of Lanzarote. On 1 September, 32 new volcanoes formed along 18 kilometers. These eruptions occurred between 1731 and 1736. Vulcan lava buried a quarter of the island surface.
In 1768, a drought devastated the island and caused many casualties. Many people migrated to the other Canary Islands or Cuba or America. In 1824 there was another big erruption from the Tiagua Volcano; however this was not as severe as previous eruptions. Timanfaya National Park is home to 25 volcanoes one of which is Montaña de Fuego ( Mountain of fire).
Like all of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote was generated during periods of volcanic eruptions. In 1730 there were major volcanic eruptions on the island of Lanzarote. On 1 September, 32 new volcanoes formed along 18 kilometers. These eruptions occurred between 1731 and 1736. Vulcan lava buried a quarter of the island surface.
In 1768, a drought devastated the island and caused many casualties. Many people migrated to the other Canary Islands or Cuba or America. In 1824 there was another big erruption from the Tiagua Volcano; however this was not as severe as previous eruptions. Timanfaya National Park is home to 25 volcanoes one of which is Montaña de Fuego ( Mountain of fire).
Getting Around
Airport
Lanzarote Airport is located near the island capital of Arrecife. It is the third largest airport, after the Airports of Gran Canaria and Tenerife South Airport.
Public Transport / Infrastructure
The road network in Lanzarote is very well developed, all parts of the island can be reached comfortably by car. . A highway connects the airport with the capital of Arrecife. La Playa Blanca and Yaiza are linked by a highway. The bus network also links most areas. El Puerto de Arrecife is the main port of Lanzarote. Ferries sail from that port to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz. There are also regular services from the port of Playa Blanca, which is located in the south of Lanzarote Island and connects with the adjacent island of Fuerteventura.
Lanzarote Airport is located near the island capital of Arrecife. It is the third largest airport, after the Airports of Gran Canaria and Tenerife South Airport.
Public Transport / Infrastructure
The road network in Lanzarote is very well developed, all parts of the island can be reached comfortably by car. . A highway connects the airport with the capital of Arrecife. La Playa Blanca and Yaiza are linked by a highway. The bus network also links most areas. El Puerto de Arrecife is the main port of Lanzarote. Ferries sail from that port to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz. There are also regular services from the port of Playa Blanca, which is located in the south of Lanzarote Island and connects with the adjacent island of Fuerteventura.
Discover and Enjoy
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EventsThe main and most popular festival is celebrated on September 15 in Tinajo in honor of the patron saint of the island, the Lady of Sorrows or volcanoes. Another popular festival is carnival, and is well worth visiting.
Cuisine
A regional product of the Canary Islands is gofio, which is corn flour, barley and wheat bread usually accompanied with wine. In Lanzarote there are several ways to prepare potatoes. For example las papas arrugadas (salty potatoes) e sirven con pescado o carne, o con mojo (potaotes with fish or meat sauce), or Además ( a form of sweet potato grown on the island. Furthermore, in Lanzarote can enjoy a wide selection of seafood or fish, for example, the most important are tuna, cod, anchovies, old, hake and sole. In many restaurants can order the fish of the day or mixed fish (a dish with several types of fish).
Worth a visit
César Manrique Foundation is a museum and former home of artist Cesar Manrique Cabrera, whose work captured the essence of the island.
La Cueva de los Verdes, one of the longest volcanic tunnels in the world.
La Cueva de los Verdes, a cactus garden, which was also planted by Cesar Manrique.
El golfo, a small place to the south of the Island, famous for its fish restaurants.
