General Info
Situated on the most northern latitude, surrounded by a kind ocean tamely gambolling on its beaches and crowned by volcanic peaks, the island offers a survey of ochre tones and genuine intensities, capable of seducing the most indifferent observer.
Every single day the everlasting spring blesses the skies of Lanzarote with hues of blue, and its nights are tinted by the clear light of a radiant moon.
Sand stretches, dune and marinas dot the coast line in white, gold and jet black. Places to rest under the kindness of a splendid sun, caught up in the rhythmic transformation of life on the Fortunate Island.
The conquest of Lanzarote led by Bethencourt began in earnest in 1402. Bethencourt, a Norman, set out for the Canary Islands on behalf of the Castile
Lanzarote is situated at a distance of some 621,37 miles from the Iberian Peninsula and 62,14 miles from the coast of Africa
The average annual temperature is between 20º and 16ºC. January is the coldest month while August is the hottest month of the year.
Today, Lanzarote’s economy is mainly dominated by the tourism industry, which has experienced an amazing growth in recent years.
The majoriry of these plants belong to aboriginal. Among those 93 are endemic, out of 20 are considered exclusive from Lanzarote
Without a doubt, the invertebrates and among them the insects, are the best faunistic group best represented in the canary archipelago and therefore in Lanzarote.
The smallest level of administrative control is the Municipio, which manage the everyday functions such as maintenance of local amenities, provision of local policing and refuse collection
It is made up of a group of islets known as La Graciosa, Alegranza and Montaña Clara, together with the Roque de Este and Roque del Oeste
The island was declared Reserve of the Biosphere in Octobre of 1993 by UNESCO. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
There are 13 natural protected areas on Lanzarote among which the National Park of Timanfaya stands out. It has been recognized as such since 1974.