Lanzarote is different from everything, not just the islands that surround it, but the rest of the planet earth. Its extraordinary landscape looks like from another world and as already stated, it seems that this island has not reached the seventh day of creacción. And in a way that is true, like the other islands of the archipelago is of volcanic origin, but if the volcanoes have recently been felt its fury, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when there were large volcanic eruptions that devastated a 200 km2 and left the island covered in ash and ash. In any case sometimes beautiful, sometimes eerie, who has seen these landscapes do not ever forget.
But the greatest thing this uniqueness does not represent its landscape but what breed of islanders struggling with patience, intelligence and originality, have been able to boot up the land. Original solutions for the fruit to get scorched earth, with an agriculture that reaches the level of craftsmanship and gives fantastic upland melons, watermelons, figs, tomatoes and onions. Or the impressive and beautiful phenomenon of Geria, succession of miniature craters and cradle of artisanal wineries.
And finally the island of great international significance, the brilliant artist Cesar Manrique, sculptor, architect and environmental designer who created dreamlike landscapes, and spaces of imagination and boundless beauty, not only in harmony and respect for the environment but to boost the maximum. If you visit Lanzarote, we recommend a rental car.
The current capital of Lanzarote, takes its name from the peculiar configuration of its coastline. Formerly, when the capital was Teguise, it was the port. Today we present the traveler as a lively, clean and white. On its port of intense commercial activity, can see two great defensive fortresses, San Gabriel and San Jose, coupled with a continuous history of pirate attacks.
Other interesting monuments are the Castle of San Gabriel, (s. XV), built on an islet off the port and the city joined by a drawbridge, the castle of San Juan, (XVII century), or Castle Hunger, as it was built by Charles III in a time when the threat of attacks had decreased and there should be no reason for it, if it were a crop failure that struck the island. Inside is the International Museum of Contemporary Art, which exhibits works of Cesar Manrique.
TEGUISE
The ancient capital of Lanzarote, which is named after the daughter of Guadarfrá, the last Indian sovereign, is one of the oldest cities in the Canaries. It is situated on a plain burned away from the coast as protection against the many pirate raids. However it was destroyed and burned by what he lost much of its wealth of monuments.
But it has preserved the ancient and noble taste in a town known better times. Today, neatness of his beautiful whitewashed houses and the imposing Santa Barbara Castle, joins his great reputation for producing the finest handmade timples (small 5 string guitar elongated, typical of the Canaries).
LANZAROTE AND LANDSCAPE
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The island which has so often born and succumbed to the fury of the volcano has incredible scenery, from the most shocking brutality sophistication to paradise, all in a strange and unique atmosphere. Because the island is small, you can easily make an excursion by car for these extraordinary places. We'll start near Arrecife and head north to the south end dela island:
TAHICHE
Escepcional presents a place of simplicity, a vast plain of black volcanic sand, the foot of a mountain and only the bright white in contrast to its picturesque houses. Nearby are the House Honda, deep, narrow galleries of volcanic origin where they lived the Guanches, the ancient inhabitants of the island.
GUATIZA
In its surroundings offers a sea of cactus that is lost in the skyline. This crop really peculiar production aims to conserve valuable natural color, bright red that comes from the millions of insects that live in these plants. (Today the demand decreases by the substitution of other cheaper synthetic).
LA CUEVA DE LOS VERDES
They are a true miracle of nature, part of a network of galleries of volcanic origin, about 7 km, linking the Corona volcano to the sea. It has a ghostly appearance and create strange optical effects, such as found in a pit or an endless tunnel, not really knowing the dimensions of the ground we're treading. These impressions are due to the overwhelming green of the moss covering the illusory shapes of the rocks and the extreme quiet of the flood waters in the cave and reflect like a mirror. And the islanders took advantage of these effects in the past to protect against pirate raids, hiding in those tunnels mysterious and impenetrable.
THE WATER JAMEOS
They are part of the caves of the green, and are located north of the island, coupled with the deep sea secret and underground galleries. They offer a paradise among the whimsical aspect forms the volcanoes that gave over millennia and Cesar Manrique who gave this century. This distinguished artist respect the purity of the environment presented in this universe of color, reflections and lighting, the possibility to enjoy beautiful dance halls, restaurants, bars and pools of clear water and inviting. Among many people in the caves, still live white shrimp, completely blind, very ancient species that lost its pink color and the view over the millennia to adapt to the dark labyrinth of caves.
EL MIRADOR DEL RIO
Rock like a knife or the prow of a giant ship enters the sea. It's so close to the Isla Graciosa, which to this narrow corridor of the sea is called river. Rising about 600 m. overlooking a unique panorama of Lanzarote, Isla Graciosa, fishing desert island, dotted with craters, and profiles of Montaña Clara and Alegranza.
WOULD THE VALLEY
It presents a chilling landscape of deep valleys of volcanic origin, the largest palm grove in the island and a picturesque village with gardens and flowers that spreads like an oasis. His area of 150 km2, with only about 3,000 habiantes offers a sublime peace far from the madding crowd.
THE GERIA
A spectacular landscape of thousands of miniature craters. In this extremely arid land with high winds that erode the land and steal what little juice it possesses, have devised this system of crop farmers. Dig small holes or craters, build a series of small retaining walls to stop erosion of wind, and covered with a layer of volcanic ash, so it retains moisture in the dew of the night, it will be enough juice to feed origin of the exquisite vineyards of Malvasia wine.
THE HERVIDEROS
It takes its name when the sea was boiling because of the volcanoes. Here we come to the wild origins of the earth, when the elements of earth, air, water and fire and as a result joined the most beautiful and bizarre rock formations that erupt violently in a turquoise sea. They are petrified lava of the volcanoes of Timanfaya.
THE GULF
Presented the wild beauty of a lagoon of emerald waters and crystal within a crater eroded by the waves of the sea and separated from it by sandbars black.
SOUTH BEACHES, THE MOST FAMOUS OF THE ISLAND
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Fine sand, with warm weather in summer and warm in winter and a high number of hours of sunshine a year. They extend from the southern tip of the island until approximately the height of the Airport. Starting from the south, we find:
Playa Blanca, looking lovely tropical beach with clear sand and crystal waters. Its fantastic tourist facilities specialize in holiday relaxation.
The red, very close to the previous coves of turquoise waters offer fantastic possibilities for fishing.
Punta del Papagayo beautiful cliffs alternate with long stretches of fine golden sand, their views are delicious.
Playa Quemada has a fantastic coastline with lush vegetation. It has a beautiful urbanization of villas with gardens.
Puerto del Carmen is a resort of importance where tropical vegetation alternating with wide expanses of golden sand.
Playa Grande, a beautiful residential area of villas, with good cost and lush vegetation.
Playa de los Pocillos, melts the landscape of the volcano island with an interesting development.
ISLET
The islet is a small island just across from the Santa, a beautiful seaside resort. This is only separated by a narrow strip of sea. Tropical landscaping and offers excellent opportunities for underwater fishing and tall, among other sports.
Graciosa Island offers paradise beaches and deserted splendid adventure for those looking to escape the tourist masses.
TEGUISE COAST
Right next to Arrecife, the capital, there are fantastic beaches such as San Jose, the Redoubt and Guacimeta. All this coast offers the most interesting coastal scenery combined with the most luxurious accommodations. In a peculiar dark sand plains of volcanic origin, has installed beautiful gardens and buildings, while respecting the natural environment.
YOUR WEATHER
Highs in Lanzarote between 22 ° and 25 °, the minimum does not drop 12 ° in winter and average rainfall is about 200 mm annually. Rainfall varies from 250 mm in Famara just 50 mm in the area of the Costa del Rubicon. The climate is much warmer than its latitude would correspond geographically. There are two elements that determine the benign climate pollution: the trade winds and the cold Canary current. The wind is almost permanently on the island. In the summer months wind storms can occur from the desert sand or sirocco (also called haze in the Canaries),
GASTRONOMY
Canarian cooking is Mediterranean in style but with its own personality.
The distinct preference of the agricultural and livestock resources and a low reliance on fatty foods.
Aboriginal heritage is a precious gofio, roasted grain flour, mainly wheat and corn, high dietary value. It is taken with milk, fish broth or kneaded in water and salt. Deserve special mention for cheeses, several reputable and awards at national and international competitions.
Pork is plentiful on the island and prepared in many styles.
Succulent stews and soups are popular choices.
Fish is probably the most common Canarian staple, be it fresh or salted, and usually accompanied by a large selection of 'Mojo' sauces (a mixture of olive oil and spices), which range in flavor and force, since the extremely hot and spicy to medium or very mild.
The "Sancocho" is one of the traditional fish stew made with bream, grouper or sea bass.
The islanders enjoy all kinds of meat, but beef and pork takes pride of place. Not forgetting the specially prepared roast leg of pork.
Potatoes are another common ingredient and are prepared in many ways. Outstanding are the potato casseroles and more popular "wrinkled potatoes, boiled in extremely salty water and eaten with mojo sauce.
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