Lanzarote

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Lanzarote
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Beach in Lanzarote

Lanzarote (/ˌlænzəˈrɒti/; Spanish pronunciation: [lanθaˈɾote, lansaˈɾote]) is a Spanish island, the northernmost and easternmost of the autonomous Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located approximately 125 km (78 miles) off the coast of Africa and 1,000 km (621 miles) from the Iberian Peninsula. Covering 845.94 square km (326.62 square miles), Lanzarote is the fourth-largest of the islands in the archipelago. With 141,938 inhabitants, it is the third-most populous Canary Island, after Tenerife and Gran Canaria. In the center-west of the island is Timanfaya National Park, one of its main attractions.

Charts

See Canary Islands.

Weather

See Canary Islands.

Passages

Islands

See Canary Islands.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Entrance

See Arrecife.

Berthing

Key to symbols: |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage ||

Ports

  • Arrecife Arrecife /wiki/Arrecife Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Playa Blanca Playa Blanca /wiki/Playa_Blanca Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
  • Puerto Calero Puerto Calero /wiki/Puerto_Calero Marina icon – marina |
  • Puerto Carmen Puerto Carmen /wiki/Puerto_Carmen Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

See individual Ports.

Amenities

See individual Ports.

Provisioning

See individual Ports.

Eating out

See individual Ports.

Transportation

  • Arrecife Airport (ACE IATA)
  • The small neighboring island in the north, La Graciosa, as well as the larger island, Fuerteventura, can be visited by ferries
  • Rented car
  • Taxi

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Canary Islands.

Comments

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