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
Biosphere reserves
Islands of the Canary Islands