Alegranza, Uninhabited volcanic island in Las Palmas, Spain.
Alegranza is an uninhabited volcanic island off the coast of Lanzarote and the northernmost point of the Canary Islands. The island is dominated by a large crater with steep walls and dark lava fields spreading across the flat terrain around it.
The island was explored early on, but permanent settlement never took hold. In the 19th century a lighthouse was built on the eastern coast, which later received protected monument status.
The island is experienced today as a stark volcanic landscape where sparse vegetation grows between lava rocks and silence is broken mainly by bird calls. This barren character shapes the feeling of a place that has resisted human settlement.
Access is only possible via organized boat tours and visitors must stay on marked paths. Overnight stays are not allowed, so plan your visit as a day trip from Lanzarote.
The island is home to several rare species, including the Canary Gecko and Egyptian vultures that nest in the rocky cliffs. These birds breed mainly along the steep cliffs surrounding the island.
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