Lanzarote is situated just 70 miles off the coast of Africa
and is the most easterly of the Canary Islands. At only
4 hours flying time from the UK, it is ideal for either
a short term break or a longer rest, and can offer year
round sunshine, spectactular scenery and beautiful beaches.The
island is 37 miles (60km) long and 12 miles (20 km) wide,
making it the fourth largest island in the Canaries.
Lanzarote
enjoys a mild dry climate with average daytime temperatures
ranging from about 21°C in January to 29°C in August.
Annual rainfall is just 140mm (5.5 inches). This makes Lanzarote
the perfect year-round destination.
Amongst
the many stunning Volcanic features of Lanzarote is the
longest Volcanic Tunnel in the world, the Atlantida Tunnel,
which is over 7 km long and includes the La Cueva de los
Verdes and Jameos del Agua.
Despite the Volcanic nature of the island, Lanzarote has
several beautiful white beaches such as at Playa Blanca
and Papagayo.
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