Lanzarote

Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands.

 Geography and Climate 
Lanzarote is one of the two islands in the east of the Canary Islands. It is located 100 km west of the Western African coast line and 11 km north of the neighbouring island Fuerteventura. 
Its dimensions are from east to west coast 16.5 km, from north to south 60 km.
The island was created by volcano eruptions.
There is only limited natural vegetation on the island.
About 130,000 people live on Lanzarote. The largest town on the island is Arrecife.

 Economy 

Lanzarote has one international airport at Arreceife (airport code ACE). Lanzarote's economy is mainly supported by tourism.
Many tourist come to the island for sunbathing, swimming, windsurfing, walking or snorkeling.

There are a few agricultural producers on the island, and in particular there are some vineyards producing local wines.

 Gallery 

References

 Other websites 

 Web Centers of Art, Culture and Tourism of Lanzarote
 Official Lanzarote Website
 Pictures of Lanzarote 

Category:Biosphere reserves
Category:Islands of the Canary Islands