Lanzarote and its climate 
 
Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands archipelago, situated a little over 130 kilometres north-east of the African coast, and has a total surface area of nearly 862 km2.

The longest distance, running lengthways through the island, is 58 km, and 34.5 km widthways. Its orography is flat, with moderate elevated areas. Its highest point is that of Las Peñas del Chache, situated in the Risco de Famara, with an altitude of 670m.
 
The Island of Volcanoes
 
Without a shadow of doubt, what sets Lanzarote apart is its geology. Its entirely volcanic landscapes, seen all over the island, have earned it the nickname of "The Island of Volcanoes". The greater part of the territory was created by the historic eruptions of Timanfaya that struck the island between 1730 and 1736, along with a later one in 1824. These eruptions extended the island by approximately 174 km2, almost a quarter of its surface area.
 

Lanzarote's Heritage: Nature

Its violently volcanic nature and semi-desertic bioclimatic conditions, together with its singular physical geography of moderate mountainous profiles and undulating plains, not only characterise the special configuration of the islang's natural and cultural landscape, but also the very relationship of its inhabitants with the island's difficult environment.

All of this has made it possible for Lanzarote's natural and human landscape to present a series of original and deeply creative characteristics. Agricultural activities form an inextricable part of the island landscape: close to its more recent lava flows, there are singular farming areas that draw maximum benefit from the island's geoproductive and climatic conditions.

The Climate

Despite its geographical location, close to the African continent, various climatic factors have an impact, in that the island temperature remains constant for most of the year.

Lanzarote is subject to the trade winds, known as "Los Alisios", which are produced by the Azores anticyclone and mitigate extreme temperatures. This, combined with the temperature-regulating effect of the sea as a consequence of the Canaries Cold Current, result in Lanzarote benefiting from a stable temperature throughout the year, varying between an average of 17ºC in January and February and 23ºC the rest of the year.

The infrequent rains are irregular and torrential, occurring during the winter months with an annual average of 150 litres per square metre.