The most northeasterly
of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote has embraced
the tourism boom with a more laid-back feel than
its popular sister islands of Tenerife and Gran
Canaria.
Nature is still a big
attraction on this small volcanic island, which
measures only 38 miles (60km) long and 13 miles
(21km) at its widest point. Camels are often used
to transport goods (and sometimes tourists) in
this desert-like climate, across the dry volcanic
ash that covers most of the landscape. UNESCO
declared the whole island a Biosphere Reserve
in 1993, and visitors exploring the dozens of
enchanting spots on the island will soon see why.
Lanzarote’s capital,
Arrecife, is a small town on the eastern coast,
its harbour packed with fishing boats. Although
the town itself has little to offer in the way
of sights or nightlife, it does have a magnificent,
clean beach, El Reducto, which has been granted
blue flag status by the European Union. A promenade
runs along the beach front around the San Gines
lagoon with its fine golden sand and placid waters.
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