Lanzarote, an island from which you will not want to return
WHAT WAS THE AVERAGE STAY IN 2018?
9 nights was the average stay in 2018 for travelers visiting the island.
HOW MANY INHABITANTS DOES IT HAVE?
With 149,183 inhabitants, Lanzarote is the third most populated island in the Canary archipelago.
HOW MANY PEOPLE VOTED ON APRIL 28?
98,665 Lanzaroteños registered to vote in the 28A elections.
WHAT ILLUSTRIOUS ARTIST IS FROM THERE?
César Manrique, the artist who made Lanzarote what it is today, was born on April 24, 1919. The island therefore celebrates the 100th birthday of his favorite son with countless tributes.
9 nights was the average stay of tourists who came to Lanzarote last year
HOW'S THE WEATHER?
The average temperature in January is 17 degrees, rising to 24 in August.
WHAT ARE YOUR TYPICAL PRODUCTS?
The wine that you can drink at El Grifo, the oldest winery in the Canary Islands, is 100% volcanic Malvasia.
WHAT IS THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE ISLAND?
The Peñas del Chache, with 670 meters of height, are the maximum elevation of the island.
WHAT HISTORY RUNS THROUGH ITS VOLCANIC FORMATIONS?
The Ajaches massif, located in the southern part, is 20,000,000 years old. On the other hand, in 1730 the largest eruption of the modern age began in the archipelago. The Timanfaya spewed lava for almost 6 years.
WHAT FLORA AND FAUNA DOES IT CONTAIN?
Among its flora, it boasts 16 endemic species and 30 that you will only find in the eastern islands. In its fauna, the jameito stands out, a tiny, blind and albino crab that only exists in the salty lagoon of Jameos del Agua.
Among other things, the island is very famous for its volcanic formations.
HOW DOES THE TOURISM SECTOR WORK?
In February 2019, it received 272,364 tourists, 10.6% more than last year. In 2018, visitors to the island spent 2,783 million euros.
WHAT HOLIDAYS DO YOU CELEBRATE?
Every September 15 they celebrate the feast of their patron saint, the Virgen de los Dolores... or de los Volcanoes.
WHAT OTHER RECOGNIZED PERSONALITIES COME FROM THE ISLANDS?
Goya Toledo, who will turn 50 in September, is the most international actress in Lanzarote. Rosana also joins her. Born in Arrecife, she is the Spanish artist who sold the most records: 3 million in the 90s.
HOW DO YOU HELP PROTECT YOUR NATURE?
Since 1993, Lanzarote is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Lanzarote is rich in flora and fauna.
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