Known as the first Canary Island to be settled, Lanzarote is renowned for its volcanic soil, conservation efforts and beautiful beaches.
Originally inhabited by the Guanches tribe, Lanzarote and the rest of the Canary Islands were settled by Spain in 1336. From 1730 to 1736, the islands experienced a series of volcanic eruptions which produced 32 new volcanoes and caused deforestation on the islands.
In 1768, severe drought and climate concerns forced much of the population to emigrate to Cuba and the Americas, including a group which settled in Texas at San Antonio de Béxar in 1731.
Lanzarote is the first destination in the world to have received the Biosphere Responsible Tourism certificate. Conservation and cultural heritage are embedded in the history of Lanzarote. Despite the harsh volcanic landscape, Lanzarote has thrived, utilizing volcanic ash for agriculture and vineyards and working with nature along the island.