Lanzarote

Lanzarote is an island in the Canary Islands and is part of the province of Las Palmas.

Located to the east of Africa and under Spanish rule, Lanzarote is the most northern and eastern island of the Canary Islands.

The island of Lanzarote is around 140 kilometres from the northeast African coast and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. The west coast of Morocco is around 100 kilometres away; and it is around 1000 kilometres from the Iberian Peninsula.

Currently, Lanzarote has over 155,000 inhabitants, according to INE statistics. 

Lanzarote is a warm climate island which means the temperature is stable throughout the year. Due to its sunshine, warm temperatures, and little rain, Lanzarote is a great destination for those who want to enjoy some time at the beach. 

During the summer, the temperatures are usually higher, and can ever reach over 30 degrees during the daytime. However, the summers are usually mild, and it never really goes above this temperature. But the desert winds can make it feel hotter. 

During the winter the climate is very pleasant in terms of temperature, but there can be some localised rain. However, this rain is never excessive. The temperature usually ranges from 13 to 20 degree during the coldest months on the island, which are January and February. 

The water temperature is also usually quite constant. You can swim in waters that are around 20 degrees at the beaches throughout the year. 

Lanzarote, in the north of the Canary Islands, is 62 kilometres long from north to south, and around 20 kilometres wide from east to west. This means Lanzarote is a “small” island and is perfect to discover by car.