Life on Lanzarote
This is the capital of Lanzarote where the airport and main hospital are located
What is Arrecife?
During this celebration in February, people wear costumes, dance, and enjoy parades
What is Carnivale?
These are tall mountains that erupt and create lava. Lanzarote has many of them
What are volcanos?
You see a sign; "Caution: Hot Surface" What does "Caution" mean?
What is "Be Careful"? (Cuidado)
Before Spain arrived, the Canary Islands were home to this Indigenous group
Who were the Guanches?
Tourists love visiting this beach town in the south with a marina and white sands
What is Playa Blanca?
This traditional Canarias dish is made of small salted potatoes served with red or green sauce
What are papas arrugadas with mojo?
This is the highest mountain in Spain, found in Tenerife
What is Mount Teide?
You are in a restaurant. The waiter asks, "Still or Sparkling?" What is he talking about?
What is the type of water?
In the 15th century, this European country conquered the Canary Islands
What is Spain?
This volcanic park shows hot steam from the ground and has a restaurant that cooks with heat from the earth
What is Timanfaya National Park?
This roasted grain flour is often mixed with milk or used in soups
What is gofio?
This underground cave system in Lanzarote includes Jameos del Agua and another famous attraction
What is Cueva de los Verdes?
The sign says "Lifeguard on Duty" What is the meaning?
What is, there is a Socorrista working?
For hundreds of years, the Canary Islands were attacked by these people who came by ship to steal goods
Who were Pirates?
This local artist helped protect Lanzarote's traditional architecture and created many tourist attractions
Who is César Manrique?
This famous explorer stopped in the Canary Islands before sailing to the Americas in 1492
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This small, green lake was formed inside a volcanic crater near El Golfo
What is Charco de los Clicos?
A tourist asks, "Where can I rent a car?" What does "rent" mean?
What is Alquilar?
The Canary Islands were an important stop on sea journeys between Europe and this continent
What is America (or the New World)?
This valley, known for its black soil and curved stone walls, produces excellent volcanic wine
What is La Geria?
This festival is celebrated in June with bonfires to work the summer solstice
What is San Juan?
This rare type of forest found on La Gomera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
What is a Laurel forest?
You hear someone say, "This place is breathtaking" What do they mean?
What is, it is very beautiful or amazing?
The Canary Islands have been an autonomous community of Spain since this year (after Franco's dictatorship ended)
What is 1982?