The most northeasterly of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote has embraced the tourism
boom with a more laid-back feel than its popular sister islands of Tenerife and
Gran Canaria. Nature is still a big attraction on this small volcanic island,
which measures only 38 miles (60km) long and 13 miles (21km) at its widest
point. Camels are often used to transport goods (and sometimes tourists) in this
desert-like climate, across the dry volcanic ash that covers most of the
landscape. UNESCO declared the whole island a Biosphere Reserve in 1993, and
visitors exploring the dozens of enchanting spots on the island will soon see
why.


