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Lanzarote

In 1994, Lanzarote was declared a Reserve of the Biosphere by UNESCO. Lanzarote lies in the Atlantic Ocean, about 100 km from the African coast and 1,000 km from the Iberian Peninsular. It is the most easterly of the seven main Canary Islands, once known as the Fortune Islands. Lanzarote was formed by a volcanic eruption about 15 million years ago, and has mountain ranges in the north and south, and desert lava fields abound. It claims to have the longest underwater volcanic tunnel in the world at over 7km long. The last volcanic eruption was in 1824. #travel #canary #islands #lanzarote

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Lanzarote has a population of almost 100,000 with most living in the south-central part of the island. In earlier days, fishing and agriculture formed the basis of the island’s economy but these have long been overtaken by an excellent tourist industry. Considerable care has been taken to preserve the islands’ historical and cultural heritage together with its character and customs. #travel #lanzarote #canary #canary #fishing.

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Owing to its advantageous position, the island enjoys an average all-year-round temperature of around 22ºC. Attractions include the Cave of Los Verdes, a complex cave system formed by lava flows, the Casa Museo of the traditional family farming techniques of the island, and the Wine Museum of Lanzarote, housed in 18th century cellars (open daily at 10.30, tours include a free wine-tasting). For families there is the Guinate Wildlife Park and Penguin Paradise at the foot of Mount Corona in the north. #travel #lanzarote #information #temperature

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Leisure activities in Lanzarote revolve around sport and the sea. There are currently two golf courses, both par 72, 18 hole courses. There are plans for further courses to be built, taking advantage of the ideal climate. Water sports opportunities include some of the best diving in the northern hemisphere, with an abundance of wrecks, underwater caves and clear waters; windsurfing from April to September with the trade winds; sailing, with the chance of seeing flying fish, turtles, dolphins and whales; #travel #lanzarote #sport #sea

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Where to stay

There are only six main resorts on Lanzarote, and all have a variety of hotel and self-catering accommodation, but choosing the right one for you could make a big difference to the enjoyment of you holiday. The biggest and busiest is Puerto Del Carmen on the east coast. It has the largest beach on the island and numerous shops, bars and restaurants. It has plenty of nightlife, but also a picturesque fishing port in the old style, where you can eat fish in a variety of restaurants. Three kilometres from Puerto Del Carmen is Los Pocillos, with one of the largest beaches on the island. #travel

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