Lanzarote Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
one of the main islands of the Canary Islands, Spain
About Lanzarote
—The village priest recorded the night the earth tore open, and hellfire rained out. The Canary Islands are all volcanic. From 28 million years ago, submergedvolcanoesgrew, but as the seabed is2,500m (8,200ft)deep it took another 12 million years before the first island ofFuerteventurabroke the surface. A string of islands then emerged further north and 4 million years ago these coalesced to form Lanzarote, while sea erosion broke their link to Fuerteventura andLa Graciosa. Volcanic activity continued but its focus shifted ever westward, throwing up the other Canary Islands, with Gomera and Hierro active to this day. Lanzarote became quiet, life slowly colonised it, and its surface weathered to a fine gravel suitable for small-scale agriculture. There was no reason to expect future eruptio
Top Attractions in Lanzarote
Explore the best things to see and do in Lanzarote:
- ★Ironman
- ★Mardi Gras
- ★Romería Virgen de los Dolores
Where to Eat in Lanzarote
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gofio
- 🍴Mojo
- 🍴Papas arrugadas
Lanzarote Travel Guide Sections
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