Discover the Culture and History of Lanzarote in Spain

Holidaymakers who enjoy travelling to Spain, should take a look at the Canary Islands as their next destination. And with a great choice of Lanzarote villas for rent, the eastern most island is an excellent choice, thanks to its weather and unique history.

The Canary Islands may appear to be just another set of Spanish outposts, but the reality is that the archipelago has a distinct culture of its own. Part of the reason why the region is so different is very much to do with its history and location.

During the period of Spanish exploration, the voyages of Christopher Columbus took in the islands on his route to the Caribbean. Not only was this an important stopping point to get provisions for the journey, but on one occasion, vital repairs to his ship were carried out in Gran Canaria.

Thus the location of the islands off the coast of Africa made them a pivotal stage in the trade routes that were opened up by the discovery of the New World. And much of the gold, silver and tropical foodstuffs that arrived in Europe came through the ports of Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Lanzarote has an even more unique history in that it was the location of the world´s longest volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1736. The impact this event had on the island´s population was dramatic, with many families fleeing to seek a livelihood elsewhere.

And as so little help and support arrived from the mainland, many locals ended up crossing the Atlantic to Venezuela and Cuba rather than seeking refuge in Spain. This migration served to strengthen familial ties between several Latin American countries and the Canarian archipelago.

These days thankfully, tourism has helped to boost the islands economies, as holidaymakers seeking the sun visit in their thousands every year. Lanzarote is amongst the most popular of the seven islands due to its sun drenched climate and low rainfall.

And despite the island´s hardships, the main tourist resorts on Lanzarote are beautifully presented, with excellent facilities. In particular the choice of Puerto del Carmen holiday villas means that there is good quality accommodation to match every budget.

And for those who are not familiar with the type of property available to rent for holidays on Lanzarote, the best thing is to browse a good selection, such as those listed on www.holidayvillasinlanzarote.co.uk and then sample some distinctly Canarian culture for themselves.

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