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The island of Lanzarote...
Recognised as the "isla de las volcanes" (island of volcanoes), Lanzarote is situated 68 miles from the African coast and 1000 miles from the Spanish mainland. Together with Fuerteventura and the smaller islands of Los Lobos, La Graciosa, Alegranza, Montana Clara, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste these form the eastern islands.
Lanzarote is the fourth largest of the Canary Islands with a surface area of 795 square kilometres. The north eastern coastline of the island is one that is fairly rugged in its appearance with its typically volcanic beaches and rustic landscape. The more south east part of the coastline however is where you can find some of the most beautiful beaches in the Canary Islands, Famara and the beaches of Papagayo are some of the most sought after tanning spots on the island.
Volcanic craters and fields of lava contribute to the historic aspect of the island and its appearance. With over 100 volcanoes, Lanzarote has many slope and low mountains that are covered in black volcanic soil known by the locals as “picon”. The most notable eruptions began over 3000 years ago whereby the island was divided neatly into two distinct areas. Both shaped directly which gave rise to the area now known as the Malpais del la Coruna and the large volcanic tunnel which is commonly known as Jameo del Agua and the Cueva de los Verdes. The series of eruptions that took place from 1730-1736 which contributed to the islands lunar landscape and its distinctive features.
A large contributor to the islands beautiful landmarks is the famous Canarian architect Cesar Manrique who helped combine Lanzarote’s extraordinary beauty with his own creativity. Examples of his work can be found not only at the foundation that was set up in the wake of his death but also by the monuments around the island. One in particular being the monument to the peasant which pays homage to the long suffering peasants in Lanzarote. His work concentrating on the people of Lanzarote, this was his inspiration.
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