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Lanzarote
lies within the Canary Islands 100 kilometres west of Africa and roughly
1,000 kilometres from mainland Spain. The island enjoys international
popularity and visitors to Lanzarote discover a unique combination
of spectacular volcanic caves, huge craters and wonderful beaches
along Atlantic shores. Lanzarote boasts some of the world's strangest
natural treasures including fertile agricultural fields, weird formations
of petrified lava, beaches of black volcanic sand and vineyards growing
in the island’s numerous volcanic craters. To reflect the significance
of the ecology on Lanzarote, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation) declared the island a Reserve
of the Biosphere in 1994.
Lanzarote has a rich heritage that has created a vibrant culture with strong traditions. An enigmatic, prehistoric tribal people flourished for over two thousand years in the region before the arrival of the Europeans during the middle ages. Juan Bethencourt of Spain conquered the island in 1404 and from this point it has remained under Spanish control.
The
capital of Lanzarote is Arrecife, a busy city located on the east
coast. Visitors to the capital are offered a large number of splendid
attractions that includes El Charco de San Gines, a saltwater lagoon
in the city centre and La Casa de Los Arroyo, which is a patriarchal
residence that houses the Blas Cabrera Scientific Centre. Whilst,
the Castles of San Jose and San Gabriel are home to the International
Museum of Modern Art and the Archaeological Museum, respectively.
The capital also boasts the excellent Casa de la Culture Agustin de
la Hoz and the 17th century Iglesia de San Gines, which is dedicated
to the patron Saint of the City.
To the south of Arrecife is Puerto de Carmen, Lanzarote's busiest resort. This popular region features beautiful, golden beaches at Playa Grande, Playa de los Pocillos and Playa de Matagorda. North of Arrecife is Costa Teguise, Lanzarote´s second most popular resort, which revolves around the main beach area, Las Cucharus. The beaches in the area are of a fine quality with golden sands and a comprehensive range of facilities.
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