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Avda. Del Mar s/n. 35509. Costa Teguise
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Canary Isld. - Lanzarote
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Spain
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www.barcelolanzarote.com |
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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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| Lying to the southwest of Spain off the northwest coast of Africa, the Canary Islands archipelago is made up of seven islands: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, Hierro, Gran Canaria, La Palma and Tenerife. Each of the islands has distinct scenery, evoking beautiful landscapes from every corner of our planet. |
| En 1987 Lanzarote is the easternmost island in the Canarian archipelago , lying some 1,000 kilometers from the Spanish mainland and around 100 kilometers from the African continent. In 1987 the World Tourist Organization designated as one of the six universal models for sustained development, and in 1994 UNESCO declared the island a Biosphere Reserve. |
| Known as the Island of Volcanos, the island has one of the most unique landscapes to be found anywhere in the world. |
| In the eastern part of the island lies the tranquil region of Costa Teguise with its long sandy beaches of talcum-fine sand and turquoise waters. | |
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 Timanfaya National Park. An extraordinary setting where the last volcanic eruptions were recorded between 1740 and 1820. A wide variety of active geological phenomena relating to the island's volcanic nature can be observed in the park. |
| Jameos del Agua. In the northern part of Lanzarote, at the foot of the Mount Corona volcano whose last eruption took place 3,000 years ago, Jameos del Agua marks the start of one of the most fascinating cave systems in the world. |
| The Los Verdes Cave. Also in northern Lanzarote and south-east of the Mount Corona volcano, these caves belong to a system of underground volcanic tunnels some six kilometers long that eventually joins up with Jameos del Agua. |
| Teguise. The capital of Lanzarote until 1852, it is now one of the main cultural and tourist centers on the island. |
| Castle Museum of Santa Bárbara. A coastal watchtower standing on Guanapay Mountain east of Teguise. |
| César Manrique Foundation.The island's main cultural center, which features works of this brilliant artist. |
| Contemporary Art Museum. The museum is housed in the Castle of San José, a fortress built between 1776 and 1779 during the reign of King Charles III. |
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| Stews and fish dishes are island specialties, and are typically served with a selection of "mojo" sauces, made from a blend of olive oil, herbs and spices. "Sancocho" is one of the most traditional fish stews, made from locally caught fish such as dentex, wreckfish and corvina. |
| Meat is also a big favorite, especially pork. The "puchero de carne" (meat stew) and roast leg of pork are both typical regional dishes. |
| Potatoes are another common ingredient in Lanzarote cuisine and are prepared in a number of ways. Potato stews are very popular, as are the famous "papas arrugadas", (literally, wrinkled potatoes) boiled with a lot of salt and served with "mojo picon" sauce. |
| The island has many restaurants offering the visitor not only typical Canarian dishes but also a wide selection of international cuisine. |
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| Market day in Teguise, the old capital of Lanzarote, is one of the biggest tourist attractions on the island, with its many stalls selling typical, traditional craft products. |
| "El Grifo" wine, made in the locality of Geria which boasts a long-standing tradition of grape cultivation, is very typical in the region. |
| Lanzarote also has a several shopping malls open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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| Time Zone: UTC + 1 in Summer. UTC in Winter |
| Official Currency: The Euro. |
| Languages: Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 40 million inhabitants in Spain and 50.000 in Fuerteventura. |
| Health Information: No vaccine or medical certificate is needed to travel to Spain. |
| Electricity:220 Volts. Plugs are rounded and double-pronged. |
| Types of payment: Most shops accept cash and all major international credit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express. |
| Banking hours: Normal banking hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. . |
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