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The name  Lanzarote was given by the Genovese sailor  Lancelotto Malocello , one of the first explorers of the island. The original inhabitants called  Lanzarote  Titeroygatra  which means 'the colored hills' - so called for the red hues of the landscape. Today called ' Conejera ' by the locals,  Lanzarote is also known as the island of 100 volcanoes. The region has a landscape of more than 300 volcanoes. Perhaps the most stunning volcanic feature of Lanzarote is the longest volcanic tunnel in the world, the  Atlantida Tunnel . It is more than 7 km long and includes the huge  La Cueva de los Verdes  and Jameos del Agua.

The port of  Arrecife , capital of  Lanzarote , is to be found on the southeast coast. Places of interest include Teguise (the old capital of the island), with the  Guanapay Castle set on a volcanic cone; the oasis-like  Har  Malpa de la Corona , where the immense volcanic cave  Los Verdes is.

 Lanzarote is the least mountainous of the  Canary Islands , having large amounts of flatlands. The only native tree life seen is the palm tree, found in the banks of the gorges or barrancos and the bottom of the valleys. The palm groves of  Haria , situated on the outskirts of the village is a sight to witness.

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