History

The Teguise church fire of 1909

Teguise's main church has survived six centuries of misfortune, but it remains and it abides, the centrepiece of Lanzarote's historical capital.
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The biggest underwater mountain in the Canaries

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75 kilometres north of Lanzarote lies the biggest underwater mountain in the Canary Islands - a refuge for wildlife and a source of immense biodiversity.
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The story behind César Manrique’s fish

Among César Manrique’s most popular works are the series of fish he created in the mid-80s, a project that reflected a lifelong fascination with the marine world.
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Lanzarote’s dark past

Lanzarote has a history of witchcraft, but it has little to do with black cats and broomsticks. Instead, the sad case of Lucía de Cabrera highlights a superstitious and fearful past.
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Top 5 Lanzarote projects that were never realised

Lanzarote has always inspired creative thinking. Over the years many projects have been dreamed up to transform the island, but only a handful have ever become reality. Here are some of the big ideas that never came true, or remain to be realised.
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Traditions in Lanzarote’s old capital

Lanzarote's oldest town boasts colourful traditions and strange, beautiful celebrations. Here’s our list of ones to experience.
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