Volcanic
Crater: El Golfo is a volcanic crater filled
by sea water. The deep green colour is caused by algae
in the water. Amongst the many stunning Volcanic features
of Lanzarote is the longest Volcanic Tunnel in the world,
the Atlantida Tunnel, which is over 7 km long and includes
the La Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua.
Los
Hervideros: A series of caves and blow holes
located in a Lava Flow.
The
Cactus Garden: Created by local artist, the late
Cesar Manrique, and features an impressive collection
of Cacti and sculptures and a restored Windmill.
History:
The Castillo de San Gabriel is a 16th Century fortress
overlooking Arrecife Harbour.
Views:
Mirador Del Rio boasts spectacular views of La Graciosa
and other small islands.
Casa
Museo y Monumento al Campesino: The House and
Monument to the Farm Labourer are a tribute to the traditional
farming techniques of Lanzarote.
History:
The Castillo de San Jose, built in 1799, now
houses a Modern Art Gallery and Restaurant.
Costa
Teguise: One of the most attractive tourist destinations
on Lanzarote. It is situated in the North-eastern part
of the Island, only a few kilometres away from its capital
Arrecife.
Golfing:
Lanzarote hosts just one Golf Course at present, The
Golf Costa Teguise course - which is a par 72, 18 hole
course. It is situated at the foot of a volcano and
has magnificent view's of the ocean that will captivate
you at every hole. This course is quite central and
easy to get too.
Weather:
Lanzarote enjoys a mild dry climate with average daytime
temperatures ranging from about 21°C in January
to 29°C in August. Annual rainfall is just 140mm
(5.5 inches).
Beaches:
Lanzarote has several beautiful white beaches such as
at Playa Blanca and Papagayo.
Location:
The north-easternmost island in the archipelago,
only 125 km from the African mainland, has a total area
of 795 km, making it the 4th largest of the Canary Isles.
Did You Know?...
Many famous films have been made in Lanzarote, some
of which include Moby Dick (1956), One million years
BC (1966), When dinosaurs ruled the earth (1972), Journey
to the centre of the earth (1976), Doctor Who (1984),
Enemy mine (1986), The search for treasure island (1997).
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