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Day trip to La Graciosa

Monday, December 1st, 2008
La Graciosa is a very small island neighbouring Lanzarote. You can reach the island if you embark the ferry "El Graciosero" which departs from Orzola. Having arrived at the harbour of Caleta, the only village on the island except for a few less inhabited settlements in the North, you can strengthen yourself in one of the lovely cafés or restaurants of the village. In Caleta you are free to rent some bicycles in order to explore the incredible beauty of the island. The Playa Francesa in the South is the most beautiful beach on the island that you can reach via bicycle. The water is clean and warm and the Mediterranean is relatively calm there. Hiking on La Graciosa is very different and even more intense than bicycling. Nevertheless it is loved and recommended by all who have ever tried. You should take a whole day to enjoy ...
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Lanzarote, discover its beauty and art

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
Lanzarote, a black beauty, an island where the earth has spat its innermost to the outside, a place with a magic charm for tourists who want to know an exotic landscape. For most Germans the isle is part of the attainable aim to escape from the cold, grey winter. In only four hours of flight from the center of Europe you can reach the islands of the never-ending spring – the Canary Islands. An Eldorado for surfers and those who like long sand beaches is called Fuerteventura, while lovers of a lively night-life shall book their holidays in Gran Canaria or Tenerife. The ones among you who want to discover a bizarre and charming landscape shall visit Lanzarote. Lanzarote is situated 1000 kilometers from the Spanish mainland and owes her worldwide good reputation beside the climate and nature to the star architect and artist ...

Landscape, beaches and art on Lanzarote

Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Lanzarote, the volcano island which is occupied with over 300 volcanic cones, got famous as a typical tourist destination. This beautiful little piece of earth has to offer a lot more than only tourist attractions, if you explore the isle you can get to know its charm. Lanzarote offers a big choice of activities for everyone, like wonderful beaches for a relaxing holiday under the sun, the fascinating beauty of nature for who likes to explore the bizarre lava formations, rocks and landscapes and many historic buildings and museums. With 795 km ² Lanzarote is the fourth biggest Canary Island after Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. Lanzarote is less green the the more western Canary islands because of its drought. The Isle of Lanzarote impresses the visitors with its contrast of rude rocks and cliffs and the deep blue colour of the Atlantic ...