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