In company with the other Canary Islands, Lanarote is volcanic in origin. Following the eruptions of the 18th and 19th Century’s that altered the landscape, many parts of Lanzerote appear to be from another world and are often described as ‘Luner’.
Lanzarote has a very dry climate- and therefore lack of erosion-the Lanzerote landscape appears pretty much as it did in the aftermath of the eruptions. Among the many amazing volcanic features of the island is the longest volcanic tunnel in the world, the Atlantide Tunnel, which is more than 3 miles long with almost a mile under water and includes La Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua.
Despite the volcano nature of the island, Lanzarote has several beautiful white beaches, such as those at Playa Blanca and Papagayo.
Lanzarote has a large variety of wonderful beaches. From the beautiful white sands of the North to the golden sands of Puerto Del Carmen to the black sand at Playa Quemada, one will be amazed by this contrast that is unique to Lanzarote
The main beach in Puerto Del Carmen is known as Playa Grande. This is a long beach facing the busy resort. There are numerous beaches in the area running from Arrecife airport, Guacimeta, right through to the old town of Puerto Del Carmen. Adjacent to the old town lies a beautiful picturesque beach, Playa Chica. This beach is host to a wide variety of sporting activities. Here one can take diving lessons, rent jet skis, go Parasailing or do a touch of Snorkeling.
In the South of the Island near the resort of Playa Blanca lies the most beautiful beach of all, Papagayo. This fantastic white beach is a must for beach lovers and although nudist bathing is common it is by no means compulsory!
For those who love surfing and Body Boarding the beaches of Famara and La Santa, in the West, both present fabulous opportunities. Famara is world famous for its surf but would not be recommended to the fainthearted.
La Santa Sports Complex, as well as being the training ground for international sports stars, is also surrounded by a beach and Wind Surfing lake.
At the North of the island, near Orzola , there are a number of white sandy beaches. The sand is blown over from the Sahara desert. The beaches are isolated but can be accessed by foot. In the Northeast lies the Resort, Costa Teguise. The main beach here is known as Las Cucharas and is famous amongst the windsurfing community. In fact it has been the breeding ground of international champions!
Arrecife, Lanzarote's capital, has a wonderful golden beach, El Reducto. This beach faces a number of Canarian bars where one can have traditional coffee, Cortado, or a relaxing cocktail.
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