The Island of Lanzarote
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Lanzarote is the fourth largest of the Canary Islands but with a population of only 125,000, it is the least inhabited of the large islands.
This makes the island an
excellent choice for holidaymakers who want the best of both worlds - well-equipped resorts and unspoilt secluded spots.
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The island's capital - Arrecife - is a pleasant if unexceptional port. The area round El Charco and the seafront promenades and parks are both picturesque
and contain the most visited sights.
Lanzarote's best-known and biggest resort is Puerto del Carmen, which boasts six kilometres of golden blue flag beaches. Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca are
the other main tourist centres and all of them have excellent beaches and are great for a whole host of water activities.
Another of Lanzarote's advantages is that developers have not been allowed to put up high rise hotels that have marred the view on many of the other Canary Islands.
If you think it's hot on the beach, it gets even hotter if you explore Lanzarote inland. The island is dominated by the Timanfaya volcano, which according
to experts is dormant but when a hot water geyser bursts out of rocks that are 400:C just a metre below ground level, you sometimes wonder. The lunar landscape is really worth
exploring and keep an eye out for the indigenous Haria lizard and the vultures and eagles soaring overhead.
The best place to start any visit to Timanfaya is the beautiful village of Yaiza just on the edge of the National Park. You can gaze up at the volcanoes
over a refreshing drink from the bar terraces at the back of town and walk round its plant-filled streets and squares, which have earned Yaiza the title of
Prettiest Village in Spain not just once but twice in the last decade.
And while you're there, why don't you stop for something to eat at La Era - arguably the best restaurant for Canary cuisine on the island.
Football on Lanzarote
Being such a small island, Lanzarote cannot boast a major Liga club but UD Lanzarote are more than respectably placed in Segunda B.
The modest club developed a reputation as giant killers a few seasons ago when they took on Real Madrid, Real Mallorca and Atlitico de Madrid in Copa del Rey
games.
There's also a very lively semi-professional and amateur scene on the island with many clubs competing in Tercera and Federación Interinsular de Fútbol
de Las Palmas competitions against teams from other islands.
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