| Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands | | | | volcanic tunnel in the world, stretching roughly four |
| off the north coast of Africa. Its mild and dry climate | | | | and a half miles. |
| make it an ideal year-round destination with | | | | In spite of being a volcanic island, Lanzarote has |
| temperatures ranging from 21°C in the winter to | | | | some beautiful sandy beaches such as Playa Grande |
| 29°C in the summer and the yearly rainfall | | | | and Papagayo. For those on Lanzarote holidays |
| averaging a mere 5.5 inches. | | | | looking to enjoy some water sports, Playa Chica |
| As with all the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is a volcanic | | | | next to the old town of Puerto Del Carmen is host |
| island and this makes for some extremely interesting | | | | to a great variety of activities including diving, |
| scenery. Lanzarote's volcanic activity has provided | | | | snorkeling, jet-skiing and paragliding. On the west side |
| many of the islands tourist attractions. Timanfaya | | | | of the island, Famara and La Santa beaches both |
| national park was created when over 100 volcanoes | | | | provide excellent conditions for surfing and body |
| destroyed an area of more than fifty square | | | | boarding with Famara in particular being world famous |
| kilometres. Demonstrations of how hot the area is | | | | for its surf. |
| just a few metres below the surface (between | | | | For those Lanzarote holidays makers looking to shop, |
| 400°C and 600°C!) are available at the | | | | there are a few excellent shopping districts in |
| park; dry grasses are thrown into a deep hole in the | | | | Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Honda. There |
| ground and immediately catch fire and water poured | | | | is also a large market in Teguise every Sunday |
| into a bore hole erupts as steam within seconds. | | | | morning where you will find many stalls selling |
| Camel rides and coach tours are available across the | | | | jewellery, paintings, wood carvings, local wines and |
| unique landscape which has been described as | | | | the expected counterfeit watches and handbags. |
| appearing 'lunar' or 'Martian', so much so in fact that it | | | | Along with the rest of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote |
| was used as a setting for the movie 'The Planet of | | | | has a duty free tax status. This means that |
| the Apes'. | | | | cigarettes, perfumes and alcohol are available much |
| Another of Lanzarote's volcanic attractions The | | | | cheaper than in the rest of the EU. |
| 'Cueva de los Verdes' (Or, 'The Green Caves') are | | | | While not as lively as some of its neighboring islands, |
| part of the Atlantida underground cave system | | | | Lanzarote still has an active nightlife. Puerto Del |
| formed approximately three thousand years ago and | | | | Carmen is the busiest area at night with lots of bars |
| once provided sanctuary for residents from pirates | | | | and clubs and live music while Teguise and Playa |
| that inhabited the island. The caves are artificially lit | | | | Blanca also have several bars, clubs and restaurants. |
| for the public to view and are part of the longest | | | | |