If you have ever been to Lanzarote and found it to be VERY hot with dust blowing in your face and settling on cars, buildings etc then you will have experienced the Calima.Well i suppose you have to have some inclement weather ,even in Lanzarote with its all year round spring like temperatures. The unpleasant conditions are caused , usually in the Summer months, when hot air is generated over the Sahara in North Africa , only 100 km away, and it moves towards Lanzarote and Fuerteventura the two Canary Islands closest to Africa.
The wind that causes this initially in N Africa is called the Sirocco and is just as unpleasant there. Lanzaroteans also call it El Viento Africano (african wind).
Last weekend in Lanzarote these conditions prevailed for a few days with daytime temperatures reaching a steamy 95 degrees!! You will be glad to know if you are heading out on holiday that we now have "normal " temperatures" of around 82 F..LuVERRRLY...
When these conditions prevail it is wise for people with any type of respiratory problem to take precautions. Hikers shoudl not venture out either. luckily these conditions are only short lived ranging from a few hours to a couple of days maximum.
Anyway , thought id keep you up to date. Even get problems in paradise!!!
hasta manana a todos....
All About Lanzarote,fourth largest Canary Island closest to Africa yet part of Europe with all year round spring temperatures.
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