Lanzarote is the easternmost island of the Canary Islands.
Lanzarote is the easternmost island of the Canary Islands. It is the 4th largest island being 60 km long and 20 km wide. Like the other islands of the group, Lanzarote is also of volcanic origin and it has the longest volcanic tunnel which is over 7 km long. A major part of the island is covered with ash and lava. La Geria has plantations of vineyards in volcanic craters. All inclusive Lanzarote has many extraordinary landscapes and structures that you won't find anywhere else.
The village of Tahiche which has thick black extensions of ash at the foot of a peculiar mountain along with its unique white houses is such a contrast. During your holidays 2011 you will also come across Guatiza- a gigantic sea of cactuses, La Cueva de los Verdes- which are a set of caves extending over 7 km. This is a passage that connects the volcano Corona with the sea. While inside these caves one experiences optical delusions. El Golfo is another beautiful unusual sight where one can see the emerald green sea water flooding a black volcanic crater.
Puerto del Carmen was a small fishing village in the olden times that now has over 6 km of warm sandy beaches. The cool blue waters of the Atlantic ocean that wash the shores of Puerto del Carmen are excellent for swimming, diving, wind surfing and other water sports. Puerto del Carmen holidays let you enjoy shopping be it the local arts and crafts, duty free electronic goods or designer shoes and clothes.
