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Vacation Rentals on Lanzarote
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Travel destination Lanzarote.
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Overview of Lanzarote
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845,9 sq km (326 sq mi) |
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| Population |
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114,715 |
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| Language |
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Spanish |
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| Time Zone |
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Greenwich Mean Time |
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| Electricity |
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220 V, 50 Hz. Generally, round two-pin plugs and screw-type lamp fittings are in use. |
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| Clothing |
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Don't pack too many warm clothes, you won't need any during the summer and you're
better off packing too many T-shirts instead. Most indoor establishments are air conditioned-you may
need a lightweight jacket or long sleeves. The strong trade winds may make wraparound and billowing
skirts a problem. Overly revealing clothes and bathing suits are not appropriate, except on the beach. |
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Roman Catholic |
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| Currency |
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Euro (EUR)
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Location of Lanzarote
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Lanzarote is the easternmost of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean ca. 125 km off the coast
of Africa as well as 1,000 km from the Iberian Peninsula. It is located 11 km NE of Fuerteventura.
Lanzarote, including the small islands of La Graciosa, Alegranza, Montana Clara, Roque del Este y
del Oeste, covers 886 km² running 60 km north to south and only 20 km at its widest point.
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Climate of Lanzarote
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Lanzarote's climate ranges from mild to hot during the year. Temperatures in the summer are between
30-35°C (86-95°F) during the day and about 20°C (68°F) at night. Its winter daytime temperature is
between 20-25°C (68-77°F)and the nightime temperature is between 13-16°C (55-60°F). Lanzarote is surrounded
with trade winds. The water temperature at the Atlantic is at 22°C (72°F) during the summer and 17°C (62°F)
during the winter months. Precipitation is between 135 and 250 mm. The heaviest is between December and
January. Lanzarote is the driest island in the Canary Islands. Most of the precipitation occurs in the
area around Famara Massif while the south is mainly dry. Every year sandstorms strike Lanzarote; these
arrive from the Sahara desert. During such storms the temperature can rise to over 40°C (104°F) and
visibility can drop to only 100 m. The wind which brings these storms is called the Calima to the islanders.
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Best Time to Travel to Lanzarote
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Lanzarote enjoys a tropical climate throughout the year. The island enjoys an average temperature of
22°C (72°F) all year-round due to its advantageous location in the Tropic of Cancer.
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Attractions on Lanzarote
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Designated by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Preserve, the picturesque Isla de Lanzarote has an unusual
volcanic terrain and lunar-reminiscent landscape that leave surprises at every turn. Lanzarote will
not disappoint travelers yearning for breathtaking ecotourist attractions. Lanzarote plays host to a
staggering 300 volcanoes, thus earning the nickname the 'Land of a Thousand Volcanoes. The National
Park of Timanfaya is a volcanic field where visitors can discover a great variety of geological
phenomena as well as a vast array of some 180 different plant species. El Golfo is the name
of the crater ( today reduced to half of its original size) with a green lagoon, colouring caused
by the algae that inhabit its waters. Mirador del Rio - this unique lookout point is located
in the northern part of the island on top of a cliff, 479 metres above sea level. La Cueva de los
Verdes, located in the north of Lanzarote, under the volcano Monte de la Corona, forms part of a
spectacular system of underground tunnels (los jameos) 6 kms long. Jameos del Agua, one of the
most interesting galleries of connecting caves and underground grottoes in the world lies to the north
of Lanzarote, at the foot of the volcano Monte de la Corona which erupted around 3,000 years ago. The
Cesar Manrique Foundation is the island's cultural centre par excellence that has won international
recognition, not only because it houses some of the works of the world famous artist himself. The
Cactus Garden is one of Cesar Manrique's last works. The artist turned an old quarry into an
impressive cactus plantation... |
Events on Lanzarote
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Carnival is a time of riotous fun and revelry and provides a wonderful excuse to escape
from monotonous daily routine, ditch our everyday attire and have some incredible fun. It starts
off with the competition of the best Murgas a flamboyant and colourful parade of people wearing
fantastic costumes, whistles and drums; much of the following spectacles revolve around the Carnival
Queen who is elected in a sensational grand gala and celebrations end with El entierro de la sardinas
on Ash Wednesday. So, expect several days of street parties, wear your dancing shoes and come and join the fun!!
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Food on Lanzarote
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Lanzarotenos enjoy all kinds of meat, but pork takes first place. Not to be missed is the specially
prepared roast leg of pork. Potatoes are another common ingredient and come in a variety of ways.
Outstanding are the potato stews or the ubiquitous and aptly named papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes),
which are boiled in extremely salty water and eaten with mojo sauce. And to round out your taste
experience, there are shellfish and a variety of tropical fruits.
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Society on Lanzarote
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There is a mysterious haze surrounding the natives of the Canary Islands whose culture is now extinct.
Who were these islanders and where did they come from? Fact is that their presence on these islands was
a strange anomaly given their position near the African continent: they were tall, had a light skin colour
and often blonde hair. They were called Guanches and came from North Africa, originating from the same
stock as the Berbers of the Atlas Mountains. Certainly the Guanches had to arrive via the Ocean but when
the Europeans set foot on Canary grounds they found a Neolithic culture based on shepherding and limited
agriculture that completely lacked the basic principles of navigation - the islands were in fact cut off
from one another-. Some claim that the Canary Islands are the uppermost peaks of the lost continent of
Atlantis and that the Guanches were the descendants from the last survivors of the sunken civilization.
Tipping: It is customary to tip taxi drivers 10% of the fare. Most restaurants add a 10% service
charge to the bill, you can leave a couple more Euro change if you like.
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