Lanzarote; rains bring the desert to colourful life!

Barranco del Malpaso, Lanzarote

Barranco del Malpaso, Lanzarote

Residents on the Island of Lanzarote tell us that more visitors than usual have been enjoying the great outdoors on this unique island during November and December this year. The dramatic volcanic landscape is unforgettable, though is usually desert-dry with little natural green to see.

 

It doesn’t rain much (or often) on this arid Canary Island, so recent falls have been most welcome, bringing colour and plant life back to otherwise arid areas.

Helechos, Lanzarote

Helechos, Lanzarote

 

What a great time to visit! Warm days and sunshine (average of six hours per day in December, even more in January), plus the chance to see the colourful green swathes and flower carpets that happen for only a few weeks each year. Walk, hire a bike or car, or jump on a bus.

lanzarote-la-geria

La Geria, Lanzarote

There’s plenty of interesting information about the island on the Lanzarote Information website; use the link below.

 

Take a look at the really useful Lanzarote Information website.

 

For more on this fascinating and often surprising island, including printed and digital mapping and walking information, take a look here:-

Montaňa Corona, Lanzarote

Montaňa Corona, Lanzarote

Discovery Walking Guides’ website – look here.

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