What is the meaning of Lanzarote in English?

/ (?lænz?'r?t?) / noun. the most easterly of the Canary Islands; mountainous, with a volcanic landscape; tourism, fishing.



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Often called the Island of Eternal Spring, Lanzarote has a subtropical-desert climate (BWh) according to the Köppen climatic classification.

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In 1402 Lanzarote was claimed by Juan de Béthencourt, marking the start of the Spanish conquest. After repeated pirate raids the depleted indigenous population was in no state to resist and welcomed their conquerors hoping they would bring protection against seafaring slavers.

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Our first excursion took us to Teguise, the oldest Spanish settlement on Lanzarote and the second - after Betancuria on Fuerteventura - of all the Canary Islands. Founded in the early 15th century it is today a protected village with attractive traditional architecture. Until 1852 it was also the capital of the island.

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The language of Lanzarote is Spanish, albeit a variant of the language spoken on the mainland known as Canarian Spanish.

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Dragon Fruit or “Pitaya” as it is locally called is an usual fruit that many of you may not be familiar with. It originally comes from Central America and is a member of the cactus family.

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Lanzarote has an annual influx of 1.3million British holidaymakers who contributed to its £2.1billion annual tourist income last year, according to the Lanzarote Data Centre. Around half of all the tourists who visit the island are British. British expats make up five per cent of Lanzarote's 130,000 population.

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Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland Spain On average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.

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The best local dishes to try in Lanzarote
  • Papas arrugadas: Lanzarote's most famous dish. ...
  • Gofio: A staple food of the Canary Islands. ...
  • Sancocho: A hearty fish stew. ...
  • Escaldón de gofio: A comforting porridge-like dish. ...
  • Grilled octopus: A local delicacy. ...
  • Caldereta de pescado: a hearty fish stew.


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