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Lanzarote is the most north-easterly of the Canary Islands and is 60km off the coast of the African Sahara. Though most visitors still think of it as off the coast of Spain. It was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reservation in 1993, and is the third healthiest place to live on the planet!

It is the year-round sun which draws visitors to Lanzarote. But do you know about the islands fiestas and carnivals? Or the low-rise white washed houses and hotels (instead of high rises) in the unique lava and volcanic landscape? I love everything about the island. Please enjoy my tips, and rate them if you find them useful.

Fiesta takes place all over the island in summer, and the bigger ones are 2 weeks of public reveling, music and dancing, and all the family join in. Puerto Del Carmen and Arrecife are the best. They both end with a wonderful firework display at midnight.

If you are in Lanzarote in August, dont miss visiting La Geria vineyard for its one day fiesta and join in the crushing of the grapes and wine tasting.

The islander's love the hot hot summer, with bbq's, village fiestas and beach life. Try out wind surfing, diving, cycling or the organised beach activities, or even the free summer libraries on the main beaches. Of course there are over 170 km of coast to soak up the sun and get a good tan.

The tapas bars in some of the smaller villages have a menu del dia with two courses and either wine, beer or water for 6 euros.

The cocktails at the Grand Hotel in Arrecife start at 7 euros, but the view from the top is worth every cent. The restaurant is 17 stories high, overlooking the ocean and rooftops. Main courses start at 12 euros.

For eating and watching the sunset, there are many good fish restaurants in El Golfo, where you can eat al fresco, right on the beach.

During your stay, taste the local wines like El Grifo, La Geria or Reymar. Or buy the Canarian Ron Miel (honey rum) which is often given to you free at the end of a meal when you eat out.

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Hasta la vista!