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LANZAROTE
The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands comprise seven main islands situated 112 km off the west coast of Morocco in Northern Africa. From east to west they are La Palma, El Hierro, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
Lanzarote - history
Lanzarote, situated off the west coast of Africa, is named after a Genoese navigator, Lancelotto Malocello, who came to the island in 1312, and was responsible for introducing it to the European powers of the day.
By 1404 the original inhabitants of the island the Guanche had all but been irradicated by the conquering Spainsh forces, and were ruled over by the Spanish from the capital of Teguise. The inhabitants suffered many hardships, attacks by pirates of all nations, and six years of volcanic eruptions from the Fire Mountains. When the eruptions were finally over much of the fertile land in the south of the island was covered with volcanic ash, and the island took on its present shape and character.
Climate and Weather Data
Lanzarote enjoys one of the most arid and sunny climates of the Canary Islands. Whatever time of year you choose to visit, you can expect the sun to shine on most days, with the average daily temperature varying from 20_C in January to 30_C in August.
LA CALETA DE FAMARA
Caleta de Famara
Caleta de Famara is a small fishing village situated on the north west coast of Lanzarote. The village lies at south end of a natural bay protected by a range of cliffs called “Los Riscos”. The area surrounding Famara “El Jable” has been declared a nature reserve and is protected from mass tourism, so retains its natural beauty. This is one of your accommodation options on the Kiteboarding Camp.
Local Amenities
Famara has a small selection of tapas bars and fish restaurants. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Fresh fish and seafood are the local specialities and prices are cheap compared to the UK. There are also a few supermarkets that provide the essentials to live and more.
Surf Culture
Famara has a growing surf scene and is frequented by surfing professionals each winter to compete in the professional WQS competition held at San Juan. The village has also produced a number of professional surfers that are pushing surfing to the limits and competing with Europe’s finest on the ASP circuit.
LA SANTA
La Santa
The village of La Santa is also situated on the north west coast of Lanzarote. The village is surrounded by world-class reef breaks including El Quemao, La Santa Point and The Slab. This bay is a wave magnet and attracts surfers from all over the world. The village itself is quiet and traditional in character, the La santa sports complex lies on the outskirts of the village around a lagoon. This is also one of your accommodation options on the Kiteboarding Camp.
Local Amenities
La Santa has a small selection bars and restaurants. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Fresh fish and seafood are the local specialities and prices are cheap compared to the UK. There are also a few supermarkets that provide the essentials to live and more.
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