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The island of Lanzarote lies around 140 kilometres off the Moroccan coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its unique volcanic landscape, beautiful beaches and mild climate all year round, Lanzarote offers the perfect combination of nature, culture and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lanzarote is the fourth largest Canary Island and was named after Lancelotto Malocello, the “discoverer” (or rather rediscoverer) of the Canary Islands. The original name of the island is Titerrogatra, which means “red mountains” and refers to the volcanic activity on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The island is really something special. All life on the island is characterised by its volcanic origins. Around 36 million years ago, the base of the island was formed by submarine volcanic eruptions. The surface was then formed in four main volcanic phases, which gradually gave rise to the island.
The last of the formation phases was not so long ago. From 1730-36 and 1824 there were several eruptions that spread 3-5 cubic kilometres of new lava over about 23% of the island’s surface. Much of this area is now part of the Timanfaya National Park. Due to this uniqueness, the island has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n