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The history of Lanzarote is linked to
the sea. It was visited centuries ago by the great explorers, pushed
there by trade winds. They were the first Europeans to see this magnificent
volcanic landscape and to disembark on the white sand beaches. Today,
visitors from all over Europe discover its amazing natural beauty
and its incomparable cultural heritage. Declared a UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve in 1993, great efforts are made on the island to conserve
its natural heritage and maintain the quality of its environment.
Places of interest:
The Fire Mountains. (National Parck of Timanfaya)
The volcanic action was the first cause of the geologic formation
of Lanzarote, which origins date back 19 million years. What converts
Lanzarote the oldest island of the Canary Archipelago. The rivers
that have left the incandescent lava were modifying the morphology
of the island until the last eruption of the island, which happened
in 1824 when the Tinguaton Volcano started its activity. It was
developped in the town council of Tinajo. The eruptions happened
in the 18th & 19th century transformed a big part of the landscape
in Lanzarote, burying a dozen of villages and most of the wealthy
agricultural areas of the island. A cloud of ash and the volcanic
remains posed on a extension of about 200 km² conforming the "malpaís"
of the Fire Mountains, which became The National Park of
Timanfaya. From 1730 to 1736, more than a hundred new crateurs appeared
on the surface of Timanfaya.
La Geria
You will enjoy looking at the wine- growing area of Lanzarote if you take the road from Uga towards La Asomada between "Montaña Chupaderos" and "Montaña Guardilama". There can be no doubt that the landscape is impressive, with its narrow and very curved road, with rocks of lava and the wine- growing area that is both on the right and on the left. Here we get very good wines of Lanzarote. You can try the wine in the wine cellar or with the vine growers; and, of course, you can also buy it.
Teguise
The old capital of Lanzarote, Teguise, seems have stopped in time. Its historical urban center, which is becoming more beautiful and interesting on these days, give us an impression of being in the past when the people were very rich in this area and lived in huge houses. There are samples of religious architecture, it is a testimony of a monumental city and where we can appreciate the traces of the dramatic algerian pirates incursions, which made history in Teguise.
Recommended anchorage sites
- Punta Gorda 30º52’N
/ 13º45’W (3.7 miles)
This anchorage is located in a cove below a volcanic cliff. The
seabed is rocky. With N, NE winds, it is perfect for enjoying
the sun on deck. Not recommended when there are E winds, depending
on their strength. The depth is 6 metres a few metres away from
the shore
- Puerto Muela 28º50’N
/ 13º46’W (6 miles)
Located among the golden beaches of Los Ajaches, excellent sand
anchorage with N, NE winds and even with NW winds, depending on
their strength. Not recommended with other winds. The sea is calm
with a gentle current. The depth increases gradually.
- Playas de Papagayo 28º50’N/13º47’W
(7 miles)
Large beaches in the area of Los Ajaches, with golden sands and
clear blue sea. Excellent sand anchoring. Very good with N, NE,
E winds, with NW depends on strength and thermals (with other
types of wind, depends on skipper’s criteria). Very gentle
current and gradual increase in depth. Usual anchorage for charter
vessels.
- Isla de Lobos (El Puertito)
30º44’N / 13º49’W (12 miles)
Lobos is a small island located between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
which can be enjoyed throughout the year, in several seasons.
Suitable for anchorage. Seabed: sand/shingle. Usual anchorage
for charter vessels.
Restaurant.
- Playa del Francés (La Graciosa)
29º13’N / 13º31’ W (35.6 miles)
Very good anchorage with all winds except W. Flat sand anchorage.
There are several shops on La Graciosa Island.
Interesting links
www.lanzarote.com
www.elgrifo.com
www.cesarmanrique.com
iwww.fcmanrique.org
www.turismolanzarote.com
www.cabildo.com
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