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The approach on the plane is already spectacular: the easternmost Canary Island of Lanzarote in the Atlantic Ocean is different to the neighboring islands and as seen from the birds-eye perspective almost entirely black, torn up by volcano craters, like some eerie moon landscape. But don’t worry, once on the island you will discover that it is the visually most interesting in the Canary region.

You will land close to Arrecife, the island’s capital where you can rent a car. A highway leads directly from the airport to the city, and this is pretty much representative of the island’s road network, comprehensive and in good condition.
Tourists, though very welcome, do not often find their way here, as they tend to stick to the tourist centers on the eastern and southern coast, such as Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen, and Costa Teguise. Temperatures on Lanzarote fluctuate between 68°F in winter and 84°F in August, though steady winds from the north make even the higher temperatures bearable. The water is between 63°F and 72°F warm, making it possible to take a quick dip in the ocean along the 130 mile-long coast even during winter. We should mention that the majority of the coastline is rocky to cliffy, but the island authorities have provided 6 miles of sandy and 10 miles of pebbled beach, ensuring even the most beach-prone vacationer gets their money worth.
A special time to go to Lanzarote is in February and March when the otherwise meager vegetation suddenly awakes due to rainfall and covers the island in an explosion of colors.

Despite its small size the different regions of the island are extremely distinct in character and scenery. In the south you will find golden beaches around El Papagayo in addition to lava and ash fields. The central region La Geria is a wine growing area, and in the north the country gets quite colorful, especially around the Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees close to the small town of Haría. Due to this unique biodiversity UNESCO has declared the entire island a biosphere reserve in 1993, the first island to ever receive this honor in its entirety.
More natural wonders are to be found on the south coast where mighty waves crash into Los Hervideros, huge rugged cliffs, causing gigantic fountains shooting up in the air. A must-see on the list of Lanzarote’s natural sights is a green-shimmering lagoon in the middle of a volcano crater about 24 miles inland close to the town of El Golfo.

A particularly gorgeous part of the island is the Timanfaya National Park withits Montanas del Fuego, the fire mountains. Special busses take tourists on tours around the park, as the ground heats up so much, special equipment is required.
A real tourist magnet, and rightfully so, is the Jameos del Aqua, designed by the local architect César Manrique. Jameos del Aqua is a center for art, culture, and tourism and it is also the access to an underground cave complex, the Cueva de los Verdes, including a concert grotto with 600 seats. Other landmarks designed by Manrique include the viewpoint  Mirador del Río and the cacti gardens in Guaatiza.

For more cultural programme visit numerous small fortresses and defense towers like the Castillo de Santa Barbara in Teguise.

Trips can also be taken to the other Canary Islands. Ferries to different destinations go from Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca.