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LANZAROTE
which lies furthest to the northeast out of all the Canary Islands and is only 125 km from the coast of Africa, has a surface measurement of 795 sq. km, and is the forth largest island. Lanzarote is the most individual of the canary island, it appears strange, almost bizarre with its moonlike landscape. There are few green areas, hardly any trees, many reddish- brown lava masses and fields of sharp black lava rock.
Lanzarote was shaped by huge volcanic eruptions which took place in the 18th century.
From 1730 to 1736 fire and rocks were spewed forth almost continuously. The lava mass covered a third of the island. Whole villages disappeared and much fertile land was buried under several meters of lava and ash.
The climate is dominated by the position of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and by the trade winds and the warm Canarian current.
In times gone by, the islands were known as the Fortunate isles, or the islands of Eternal spring.
as a rule the average temperature on Lanzarote, throughout the year is 20 degrees centigrade.
It is impossible to talk about traditional architecture in Lanzarote without mentioning Cesar Manrique. The artist was responsible for preparing and shaping the island as you see it today. Unfortunately he died in a traffic accident in 1992, but his vision still carries on today, making the island a truly unforgettable experience. You can read more about the artis by useing the Cesar Manrique link in the top navigation bar.
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