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The Timanfaya Volcanoes of Lanzarote The Canary Island of Lanzarote is known for its moonlike landscapes and volcanoes of various ages. The great eruption in the southwest of the island, known as the Timanfaya eruptions (1730 – 1736), covered almost a quarter of the island with lava, ash, and lapilli (locally called “Picón”). During the

La Geria – Wine region of Lanzarote In the center of the Canary Island of Lanzarote lies the wine region of La Geria. The Malvasia grapes are grown on black volcanic ash and produce excellent wines. To protect the vines from the trade winds, large funnels are dug and small walls made of lava stones

Lanzarote in a green and yellow dress. The image shows the village of Máguez and the Corona volcano in the north of the island. © Andreas Weibel @ www.imediafoto.com

Carnival in Lanzarote From End of February to March Carnival takes place in the Canary Islands. All cities and villages celebrate this event over several days, also on Lanzarote – with Arrecife as the most important one. Over months citizens prepare their costumes and gather to rehearse with their band or “murga” to be prepared

Haria – Oasis in the North In the northern part of the Canary island of Lanzarote the white houses of Haria are shaded by hundreds of palm trees and give the place the name “Valley of thousand Palm Trees”.  The charm of the village has also seduced artist César Manrique, who built his second home