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  1. History of Lanzarote

    Learn about the history of Lanzarote from the arrival of its first settlers to when it became one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain. First settlers on Lanzarote The second oldest of the Canary Islands , created by a volcanic eruption some 15 million years ago, Lanzarote's history is nonetheless shrouded in mystery.

  2. History » Turismo Lanzarote

    The history of Lanzarote arises from a combination of cultures and races in a constant struggle to overcome the obstacles of island remoteness and the scarcity of water suffered by the island. Already known in Antiquity to Phoenicians and Romans, Lanzarote was inhabited by people of Berber decent for at least two thousand years. These inhabitants, known as Majos, subsisted with pastoral ...

  3. History of Lanzarote

    History of Lanzarote. As with the other Canary Islands, Lanzarote's early history is veiled in myth and mystery, especially because it is the oldest of the Canaries, with about 180 million years. Populated for at least 2000 years, according to recent archaeological discoveries, Lanzarote was originally inhabited by Berbers, a people from ...

  4. Lanzarote History

    The devastating and near-continuous volcanic eruptions of 1730-1736 destroyed the best farmland on the island along with some 26 villages and hamlets. When the eruptions finally subsided, around 200km2 (or a quarter of Lanzarote's surface) was buried under lava. The smaller eruptions of 1824 produced three more volcanic cones and lasted for ...

  5. The History of Lanzarote: 2.500 years in 3 minutes

    The second milestone took place in 1966 when the artist from Lanzarote o César Manrique returns to settle permanently on the island after his stay in New York. along with the then President of the Island Council, José Ramírez Cerdá, intends to turn Lanzarote into a tourist destination in which the combination of the landscape, volcanic ...

  6. Lanzarote History, Language and Culture

    History of Lanzarote. ... Luckily, the island's fledgling tourism industry was able to pick up the slack thanks to a boom in commercial air travel - the doors to mass tourism had opened and Lanzarote has never looked back. Did you know? • Between 1730 and 1736, Lanzarote was under a heavy cloud of black, volcanic ash, which obscured the ...

  7. Lanzarote

    In 1927, the Canaries were split into two, with Lanzarote residing in the province of Las Palmas. Tourism didn't really become popular in Lanzarote until 1966 when Puerto del Carmen opened a new hotel called the Fariones Hotel. This, coupled with Lanzarote Airport opening in 1970, sparked a massive economic boost for the island.

  8. Lanzarote

    Lanzarote (UK: / ˌ l æ n z ə ˈ r ɒ t i /, Spanish: [lanθaˈɾote], locally [lansaˈɾote]) is a Spanish island, the easternmost of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, 125 kilometres (80 miles) off the north coast of Africa and 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) from the Iberian Peninsula.Covering 845.92 square kilometres (326.61 square miles), Lanzarote is the fourth-largest of the ...

  9. Lanzarote

    Lanzarote, Canary Islands. About 1730 the appearance of half the island was altered by volcanic eruptions. The last violent activity was in 1824, but crevices in the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains) still emit sufficient heat to fry eggs. Timanfaya National Park (20 square miles [51 square km]) was established in 1974.

  10. Lanzarote, César Manrique and the Creation of the Art, Culture and

    Between 1960 and 1976, during the first stage of the development of mass tourism in Spain, the island of Lanzarote experienced the creation of a network of publicly owned spaces in which natural and cultural values intrinsic to the environment were combined, with artistic interventions in various disciplines: architecture, sculpture, design, interior design and landscaping, among others, the ...

  11. Lanzarote, the different island

    A unique island. Lanzarote is synonymous with volcanoes, lava fields, rocks in impossible shapes, black and red earth that contrasts with the typical whitewashed houses, the deep blue sea and the light blue sky. The scenery in the easternmost of the Canary Islands also contains stark, rolling mountains, beautiful beaches of white and golden ...

  12. Discover Lanzarote » Turismo Lanzarote

    Lanzarote is the Canary archipelago's south-easternmost island. Although it covers no more than 800 square kilometres, it offers strikingly diverse landscapes.The legacy of the volcanic eruptions that took place in the 18th and 19th centuries is a spectacular scene of singular form and beauty.Next to unexpected landscapes made up of volcanic caves, lakes of lava and craters, lie beaches of ...

  13. Lanzarote

    Leaving aside the unparalleled beauty of its Atlantic coastline, Lanzarote is also nature, culture, and history. From settlement by the Romans to its current status as a UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve and one of Spain's top tourist destinations, Lanzarote has maintained its welcoming atmosphere and unique character.

  14. Lanzarote (Island)

    Lanzarote is one of the most fascinating of the Canary Islands. As soon as you step foot on the island, you notice the unique colours of its volcanic landscapes, contrasting with the blue of the Atlantic. There are hardly any trees, but the plant life is surprisingly lush and beautiful. The villages are full of little white houses, and the ...

  15. Tourism in Lanzarote

    Serious tourism on Lanzarote picked up in the early 1980s, with the introduction of the 'package holidays' in the late seventies. Until then and despite the tourism boom of the 1960s on other islands of the archipelago, tourism development on Lanzarote had been very slow. By that time, the local government (El Cabildo) started to put an ...

  16. Discover the Museum of History Arrecife

    San Gabriel Castle. The Museum of the History of Arrecife is found inside the old San Gabriel Castle, located on a little islet that can only be accessed via a picturesque bridge. This fortress is also commonly referred to as Castle Island. The bridge between Arrecife and the Castle is known as Puente de las Bolas and is a declared as a Bien de ...

  17. Lanzarote » A unique island

    SOME PLACES IN THE WORLD ARE SPECIAL. Lanzarote is different than other sun and sea destinations. It's an island where nature and art prevail. A place where the people are as warm as they are active and proud. Where the food tastes of the sea and the earth. Where the essence of the island leaves a mark on your soul long after you depart.

  18. The history of Lanzarote's hotels

    The history of Lanzarote's hotels echoes the way the island has changed utterly over the last century. One hundred years ago there were no hotels on Lanzarote. The few visitors who arrived on the island would have sought lodgings at small pensions or boarding houses. That finally changed in the 1930s, when the island's first hotel of ...

  19. What's Lanzarote famous for? 25 things to do in Lanzarote!

    21. Playa Blanca. Without a doubt, this area is one of the best things to see in Lanzarote! Playa Blanca, which in Spanish means " White Beach " is a town beach of Playa Blanca - the most Southerly resort on Lanzarote Island. The beach is not big and when the sea level is high, it might completely disappear!

  20. Lanzarote.com

    Lanzarote, known as the "island of volcanoes", is an incomparable tourist destination that attracts travellers from all over the world. When visiting the island of Lanzarote, one is immersed in a unique landscape, where nature and art merge to create an unforgettable experience.Tourism in Lanzarote offers a wide range of activities, from exploring its impressive volcanic landscapes to ...

  21. 30 Things To Do in Lanzarote

    5. Rancho Texas. Rancho Texas is the top attraction for kids in Lanzarote. Ranchos Texas is the only animal park in Lanzarote, with a wild west theme and it's a great attraction for both kids and adults. The park is situated very close to Puerto del Carmen and it's easy to get to by taxi or shuttle bus.

  22. The Lanzarote Effect » Turismo Lanzarote

    Lanzarote is different than other sun and sea destinations. It's an island where nature and art prevail. A place where the people are as warm as they are active and proud. Where the food tastes of the sea and the earth. Where the essence of the island leaves a mark on your soul long after you depart. That's the Lanzarote Effect.

  23. Teguise, History in the Shadow of the Risco » Turismo Lanzarote

    The paving stones of La Villa de Teguise are alive with history. Wandering through its cobbled corners envelops the traveller in the aroma of centuries past, from the time when this beautiful town (named after the daughter of Guadarfía, the last indigenous king) was the capital of Lanzarote, until the powerful port activity of Arrecife led it ...

  24. Tourism protests not the answer

    The Canaries received 16 million visitors last year, more than seven times its population of around 2.2 million people. An Irish businessman based in Tenerife has said that stopping or protesting ...