The island of Lanzarote is the most unusual and surprising in the Canary Island archipelago. “The mystic island” offers the visitor a wide variety of landscapes and attractions. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in 1993, Lanzarote is made up of particularly beautiful landscapes: the volcanoes of the Timanfaya National Park, the La Geria vineyards, the Papagayo beaches with their golden sand, the cactus fields in Mala and the impressive Risco de Famara crag with its long beach stretching out below it.

The landscape of Lanzarote is the result of man’s talent to face the hard geographical and climatic conditions over the years. Agriculture and fishing have been carried out with respect for the environment, and have become a cultural and landscape identity.

A real must for the visitor are the art and culture centres, scattered all over the island. Mostly built by the famous Lanzarote artist, César Manrique, who was an expert in highlighting and conserving the charm and temperament of the island, they are a fascinating symbiosis between natural beauty and intelligent architecture.

Lanzarote has a sunny and pleasant climate throughout the year. Temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees are normal in the “Isles of Eternal Spring”. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean range between 19 degrees in winter and 23 degrees in summer and autumn. An ideal spot for any sport or excursion at any time of the year.

As it is an important tourist destination, it is easy to reach the island by plane. There are various flights a week from practically all European countries and take between 2 and 4 and a half hours.

More information about Lanzarote is available at the Tourist Board’s website: www.turismolanzarote.com