Land of fire and sea, barren moonscape and luxury development, Lanzarote is the most northerly and unusual of the seven Canary Islands, and the most exclusive. Lanzarote lies roughly 29 degrees north of the Equator, and 13 degrees west of Greenwich, just 95 km off the coast of Africa. Only about 45km long and around 18km wide at its widest point, The Island is famous for its dramatic lunar landscape of almost 300 volcanoes. 
Nowhere else will you find the wonderful combination of sub-tropical heat and cooling breezes, stunning views, every kind of activity to suit all ages and a superb climate. The Island enjoys year round high temperatures, more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain that the other Canary Islands. Although Summer temperatures can be in the high 20's these are always tempered by cooling sea breezes - ideal for sunbathing and sport during the day and comfortable in the evenings for relaxing over a leisurely meal or drink at one of the many bars and restaurants. 
If there is one thing which you will probably remember above everything else after your stay in Lanzarote, it will be the beaches. Whether you think of the startling white sand and azure seas of the Papagayo peninsula, the black sand of El golfo or the sweeping long beaches of Puerto and Pocillos, the beaches of Lanzarote are among the best in the world. There are dozens of them, and you will find people often reluctant to describe the beach which is truly their favourite. The warm clear waters of the Atlantic never fall below 18°C even in Winter and are ideal for scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing or just swimming in. 
If you are interested in exploring the Island there is plenty to see, from the extraordinary lava fields of the Timanfaya National Park with the Fire Mountain camel trek, to the tranquil underground cave lake at Jameos del Aqua. The cliff top views of the tiny island of La Graciosa from Mirador Del Rio are as spectacular as the long, unspoilt beaches to the south are magnificent. An insight into the Island's history and culture can be gained by visiting Teguise, the original capital of the island, Haria in the fertile Valley of 1000 palms, and some of the tiny country villages where life has hardly changed this century. |
