By: john albert
Submitted: 2010-08-04 04:14:28 | Word Count: 515
Lanzarote is the idlest place where you can simulate life on the moon. The surreal and stunning landscapes in Lanzarote attract nearly 900,000 tourists to this small island every year. In addition to this, it is also a favorite destination for a lot of European people who are desperate for sunshine in winters.
Lanzarote is one of the seven islands of the Canaries. It is part of the province of Las Palmas, and is divided into seven municipalities which are Arrecife, Haría, San Bartolomé, Teguise, Tías, Tinajo and Yaiza. In fact, it is the fourth largest island in terms of the size located to the most east of the Canaries in the Atlantic Ocean.
Geology
The island is a volcano origin. It was born out of volcano eruption. The most recent eruption happed in the year of 1824. It is believed that this island together with other Canary Islands is attributable to the breakup of the African and the American continental plates.
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Its special geological origins also endow the island with some gifts like the Timanfaya Volcano Park. What’s more important, people’s lifestyle has also been largely influenced by it as well.
Climate
Lanzarote is always called ‘Islands of Eternal Spring’ which is because of its mild and dry climate. With 300 days sunshine and 16 days rain throughout a year, Lanzarote is a perfect place to enjoy sunny beaches even it is in winter. Also, largely influence by the kalima or Tiempo Africano, the island is quite weindy.
People
The majority of the population on the island is Spanish which account for 73.9%. other relatively large group are mainly British, Germans and Irish.
Places
Even Lanzarote Is a small island, you may not have enough time to explore it all at once.
Timanfaya national park is the most renowned and the most visited place on this island which includes landscapes of valuable ecological importance. It would be quite interesting to see the park wardens pour cold water into bore holes and the water is then expelled just in seconds.
Other places worth visiting are: The César Manrique Foundation, JAMEOS DEL AGUA, El Golfo, Mirador del Río, CUEVA DE LOS VERDES, CUEVA DE LOS VERDES and Teguise.
Economy
Two large pillars of the island’s economy are tourism and agriculture.
Transportation
The airport serves the island is named Arrecife Airport which is located 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest of Arrecife. The construction of this airport is due to the need of connection between Lanzarote and the mainland Spain. On the other hand, it serves as a refuel point. Later, with the increasing need for tourism, the airport has experienced several expansions.
We have represented Lanzarote in 360° for you and now if you want to experience this island in 360° by yourself, the best way is to hire a car which can offer you the maximum of freedom. It is easy to find care rental companies with good reputation and economical price in Lanzarote. Companies such as Autos Famara, Hertz, Plus Car, Record Rent A Car, Rent a Car Anthon, and Autos Feber and definitely fulfill your unique and personal need.
