Lanzarote is an island in Spain, located in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies northeast of Fuerteventura, east of La Graciosa, and south of Gran Canaria.
Location Map of Lanzarote, Spain
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Where is Lanzarote Located?
Lanzarote is an island in Spain, located in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies northeast of Fuerteventura, east of La Graciosa, and south of Gran Canaria.
The island covers an area of approximately 845 sq km (326 sq mi) and has a population of about 152,289 as of 2021.
Lanzarote is known for its volcanic landscapes and beaches, Timanfaya National Park, Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes, Papagayo Beach, César Manrique Foundation, and Arrecife Harbor.
Lanzarote, Spain Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Place Name | Lanzarote |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean |
| Established | Inhabited since prehistoric times; colonized by Spain in the 15th century |
| Population | Approx. 150,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 846 sq km (326 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 177 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 29.0469° N, 13.5890° W |
| Time Zone | Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) / Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) |
| Major Waterways | Atlantic Ocean |
| Transportation | Lanzarote Airport, ferry connections, roads and public transport |
| Famous For | Volcanic landscapes, Timanfaya National Park, tourism, beaches |
| Top Attractions | Timanfaya National Park, Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes, Playa Blanca, Arrecife town |
| Official Website | https://www.turismolanzarote.com/ |
Distance from Lanzarote to Major Cities in Spain
- Arrecife (Lanzarote) to Madrid – 1,744 km (1,084 miles)
- Arrecife to Barcelona – 1,828 km (1,136 miles)
- Arrecife to Valencia – 1,746 km (1,085 miles)
- Arrecife to Sevilla – 1,500 km (932 miles)
- Arrecife to Zaragoza – 1,952 km (1,213 miles)
- Arrecife to Málaga – 1,464 km (910 miles)
- Arrecife to Bilbao – 2,014 km (1,252 miles)
- Arrecife to Murcia – 1,592 km (989 miles)
- Arrecife to Alicante – 1,646 km (1,023 miles)
- Arrecife to Córdoba – 1,478 km (918 miles)
- Arrecife to Salamanca – 1,822 km (1,132 miles)
- Arrecife to Granada – 1,470 km (914 miles)
- Arrecife to Santiago de Compostela – 2,038 km (1,266 miles)
- Arrecife to Santander – 1,987 km (1,234 miles)
- Arrecife to Oviedo – 2,017 km (1,254 miles)
- Arrecife to Pamplona – 1,846 km (1,147 miles)
- Arrecife to Girona – 1,827 km (1,135 miles)
- Arrecife to Toledo – 1,744 km (1,084 miles)
- Arrecife to León – 1,900 km (1,181 miles)
- Arrecife to Cádiz – 1,472 km (915 miles)