The Hot Lanzarote
Visiting the famous Island of Fire
Lanzarote is popular among tourists with this name: Island of Fire. It is a very special Canary Island, one of the smallest, but very close to the wonderful African continent. The name of the island comes from the volcanic landscape which seems almost surreal;
this is how beautiful it is! It has about ninety beaches, all great for relaxation and its unique feature is that it offers a series of attractions that can be categorized as unusual.
The Spanish crown first conquered the island in the 1400s, but the most important event for it happened in 1730, when a powerful volcanic eruption completely changed the aspect of the island and enlarged its surface.
The attractions of a beautiful island
Lanzarote is one of the most visited Spanish islands. Among its top attractions, the National Park of Timanafya occupies the first place, with around one million visitors every year; people visit the park attracted by the beauty of the landscapes, the purity of the nature and the immense peace and calm it offers.
Its location near the Tropic of Cancer makes the island enjoy a wonderful climate all year long, so tourists can visit it in any month they want as the weather is surely not an obstacle.
The main resorts of the island represent another important advantage; they are three in number: Costa Teguise, the beautiful Playa Blanca and the spectacular Puerto Del Carmen.
If you ever decide to visit Lanzarote, keep in mind the fact that it does not matter which resort you choose for accommodation: you have to see them all! One other big advantage of Lanzarote is its aspect: the island has managed to remain unspoilt by the mass tourism and it keeps its natural aspect, that volcanic aspect that attracts and charms so many people from all the corners of the world.
Cesar Manrique had a very strong word to say in this respect: he fought to outlaw the chaotic construction of houses and hotels. For example, if you want a holiday house in Lanzarote, do not bother about choosing the color: you are obliged to paint it white!
Lanzarote is not a place where ‘’boredom’’ has something to say; in addition to all the attractions mentioned above, tourists also have the opportunity to visit the Volcanic Park as well as the breathtaking underground gardens and lagoon. That is impressive, isn’t it?