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Whales and dolphins on Lanzarote

Tom — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:01:22 +0000

The Canary Isle of Lanzarote has been created by vulcanic activities and many of the caves and cliffs under water are an excellent habitat for dolphins and whales and many different plants and other animals.

The most frecuent species of whales and dolphins on the coast of Lanzarote are the long finned pilot whale, sei whale, common bottlenose dolphin and fin whales.

As the Canary Isles are situated at the limits between cold, moderate and warm water, the dolphins and whales find an adequate habitat ahead the coast. The size of the whales can reach a lenght between 2 and 30 m. This exceptional animals can dive until a depht of 100 m and resist more than 15 min without breathing under water.

Ahead the coast of Lanzarote a total of 26 different species of whales and dolphins have been registered. Many of the biologists and conservationist made an important contribution for the opening of the whale- and dolphinmuseum. The museum of Cetaceos help the visitors to know more about the different whales and dolphins. In the museum the visitors get explained how a disrespectful behaviour can affect the environmental surroundings and the habitat of the dolphins and whales.

Many of the whales and dolphins use the territory of the Canary Isles as a march-through-pass while other species of whales and dolphins live ahead the Canary Isles through all over the year. From Lanzarote are starting different excursions by boat for whale and dolphin watching. It is a special holiday experience to watch the whales and dolphin in their natural habitat.

Day trip to La Graciosa

Tom — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:01:22 +0000

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 the beauty of nature on La Graciosa, an island where time seems to stand still and where all your worries will be forgotten.

Lanzarote, discover its beauty and art

Tom — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:01:15 +0000

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 César Manrique.

As architect and artist it has protected her natural beauty and particularly its volcanic composition. He combined art, architecture, tradition and nature, this is one example why tourism and environmental protection do not have to be a contrast.

Landscape, beaches and art on Lanzarote

Tom — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:01:11 +0000

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 Ocean.

The countryside of Lanzarote radiates quiet and inspiration while in the main tourist resorts rules the eventful life. For example in the capital Arrecife and in the touristic stronghold Playa del Carmen the visitor can enjoy a lively nightlife and lots of shopping possibilities and restaurants.

The famous artist Cesar Manrique is mainly responsible that tourism has not influenced too much on the landscape of Lanzarote. One can almost admire everywhere his creation, which is combining nature and tradition with art and architecture.