| HARIA | This village is in a valley set deep in the mountains. This valley is known as the "Valley of a Thousand Palms" and is the greenest place on the island. It is definitely a change of scenery and is well provided with a number of good restaurants. The reason that there are so many palms here is that there once was a tradition that when a daughter was born one palm was planted, if a son were born two palms were planted. |
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| LA GERIA | This is the wine-growing region of Lanzarote, the largest in the Canaries. One of its wines "malvasia" is even mentioned by Shakespeare. Visit the "bodegas" (wine cellars) for tastings and see the unique way the vines are cultivated. |
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| LA GRACIOSA | This is one of the smallest islands in the Canaries and is a wild life reserve. The island has a number of fresh fish restaurants is generally less than 30 minutes from the village of Orzola by passenger ferry. |
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| LOS JAMEOS DEL AGUA | A prehistoric lava flow created a series of caverns, many whose ceilings are composed of burst ( and therefore roof less ) lava bubbles (jameos). Within this cavern is a beautiful lake that is connected to the waters of the Atlantic by an underground passageway and contains a species of blind albino crab that is said to exist nowhere else. |
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| MIRADOR DEL RIO | Another of Cesar Manrique’s creations. The view toward the island of La Graciosa from this enclosed café/bar lookout point, perched on the cliff hundreds of meters above the ocean, is nothing less than spectacular. |
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| MONUMENTO EL CAMPESINO | Yet another of Cesar Manrique’s creations. Located in the geographical centre of the island, this monument is dedicated to the farm worker and his animals. At the monument is a restaurant, museum and shop. |
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| PAPAGAYO | Located at the extreme south of the island just north of the town of Playa Blanca. This beach is noted for its wide sandy shores, crystal waters. The road is unpaved and there are no services. |
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| PLAYA BLANCA | Once a sleepy fishing village, it is now a major resort area with a scenic seafront walk, excellent restaurants of various cuisines and bars, all with views to the sea. Ferries for Fuerteventura leave from here. |
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| PUERTO CALERO | A beautiful Marina, with shops and Restaurants to the South of Puerto del Carmen. |
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| PUERTO DEL CARMEN | This is the main tourist area of Lanzarote. Once a small fishing village it now has one casino, 12 kilometres of beaches, shops, bars and restaurants in profusion. |
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| TIMANFAYA | "The Fire Mountain" - The 51 square kilometres of lava fields and volcanic craters has been made a national park. On the top of one of the volcanoes there is a restaurant where the meals are cooked on the heat emanating from its interior. An air conditioned bus takes visitors on a short, multi-lingual tour of the park. |
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| TEGUISE | The former capital of the island has many beautiful buildings dating from the colonial period of Spain’s history. The church of San Miguel, the Castle of Guanapay and the Palacio Spinola number among them. On Sundays the town hosts a lively market. |
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| YAIZA | This town, lying in the interior of the island, was winner of a contest for the most beautiful village in the Canaries. There are a number of traditional cafes and restaurants as well as a number of architecturally appealing buildings. |
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| ORZOLA | A quaint fishing village is located at the northern most tip of the island at the end of a scenic drive. This is where the ferry departs twice daily for the island of La Graciosa and where the famous fish restaurant "Charco Viejo" is located. |
