Lanzarote

Lanzarote is a Spanish island and it is belongs to Canary islands. His capital is Arrecife.

Lanceloto Malocello visited the island in century XIV

There are a total of 127.457 people living in Lanzarote.

His climate is subtropical and his average annual temperature is about 22ºC. The wind is permanent in the island.

The dromedary is popular in Lanzarote. Now is a tourist atraction.

Lanzarote is considered biosphere reserve and it has many protected sities:

TIMANFAYA NATIONAL PARK: Lanzarote is a volcanic origin, different volcanic eruptions and magma activity made this land.

MIRADOR DEL RÍO: it is situated in the northern part of the island, 479 metres above sea level. You will have an excellent view of the island of La Graciosa.

La Graciosa seen from Mirador del Rio on Lanzarote

CÉSAR MANRIQUE FOUNDATION: The foundation has its seat in the impressive house of César Manrique. There are sculptures and drawings of the artist.

JAMEOS DEL AGUA: it is in the northern part of Lanzarote. In the Jameos they expose the presence of volcanic tubes.

-The most important event in the island is celebrated in honor to the Virgin of the Dolores or Volcanos each 15 of September. -The other great insular celebration is the carnival, celebrated almost always in the month of February, although its date depends on the Easter.

-Other celebrations are: the celebrations of Arrecife, in honor to San Ginés Obispo; the celebrations of San Juan; and the celebrations in honor to the Virgin of the Carmen