Alegranza
| Alegranza | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Elevation: | 289 m |
| Latitude: | 29.4° N (29°24' N) |
| Longitude: | 13.52° W (13°31' W) |
| Location: | northeastern Canary Islands, Spain |
| Distance from the coast of Africa: |
110 km W |
| Area: | 10.202 km² |
| Type: | Stratovolcano? |
| Last eruption: | Unknown |
| First ascent: | |
| Easiest route: | climb |
Alegranza (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈɣɾanθa], locally: [aleˈɣɾansa]) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, located off the coast of Africa and is in the province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is the northernmost point in the Canary Islands (in the area near Jameo Mosegue).
Contents |
[edit] Geographical overview
The area is 10.2 km².
The island features a volcano with a crater of about 1.1 km in diameter and an altitude of 289 m. The second highest is Montaña de Lobos at 256 m and following La Rapagura. The northern portion is mainly flat.
[edit] Conservation
The island is part of the Chinijo Archipelago Natural Park (Parque Natural del Archipiélago Chinijo). There are no inhabitants on the island.
The lighthouse of Punta Delgada is located in the eastern part of Alegranza. The lighthouse was first built in 1865 and was designated a historic monument (Bien de Interés Cultural) on December 20, 2002.
[edit] History
Its name, derived from the Spanish word for "joy," was given, according to some scholars, by Jean de Bethencourt because he felt joy upon spotting land.[1]
[edit] Municipality
The island is part of the municipality of Teguise on Lanzarote.
[edit] Notes
It's a private island bought on early 1900s. It's on sale for 97.000.000€.
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Alegranza |
Coordinates: 29°23′56″N 13°30′40″W / 29.399°N 13.511°W
|
|||||||||||||
