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The '''Chinijo Archipelago''' ({{IPA|es|tʃiˈnixo|pron}}) is a small | The '''Chinijo Archipelago''' ({{IPA|es|tʃiˈnixo|pron}}) is a small group of islands located in the northeastern part of the [[Canary Islands]]. The archipelago includes the islets of [[Montaña Clara]], [[Alegranza]], [[Graciosa, Canary Islands|La Graciosa]], [[Roque del Este]] and [[Roque del Oeste]], of which La Graciosa is the largest and only inhabited island. The term "Chinijo" is a local colloquial adjective meaning "small" reflecting the archipelago's reduced dimensions. The Chinijo Archipelago forms part of the national park Parque natural del Archipiélago established in 1986, and is part of a large marine reserve. | ||
The | == History == | ||
The Chinijo Archipelago is primarily of [[volcanic islands|volcanic origin]], with its islets formed approximately 10 million years ago by the activity of a corona volcano in northern [[Lanzarote]].<ref name="Bio">{{cite web|title=Discover the Chinijo Archipelago Natural Park|work=Biosfera Express|url=https://biosferaexpress.com/en/blog/chinijo-natural-park/|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref> French explorer [[Jean de Béthencourt]], who explored Lanzarote in the early 1400s, traversed the waters leading to [[La Graciosa]] in the Chinijo Archipelago.<ref name="Lazarote">{{cite web|title=La Graciosa - Chinijo|work=Lanzarote|url=https://www.spain-lanzarote.com/en/places/north/graciosa-chinijo.html|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref> The archipelago was declared as part of the Natural Park of Parque natural del Archipiélago in 1986.<ref name="Park">{{cite web|title=Chinijo Archipelago La Gracisoa|work=Turismo Lanzarote|url=https://turismolanzarote.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/chinijo_ingles.pdf|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref> It forms part of one of the largest marine reserves in Europe.<ref name="Park"/> The term "Chinijo" is a local colloquial adjective meaning "small" reflecting the archipelago's smaller dimensions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.academiacanarialengua.org/diccionario/buscar/?q=chinijo |title=Chinijo, ja |language=es |publisher=Academia Canaria de la Lengua |access-date=1 June 2019}}</ref> | |||
== Geography == | |||
[[File:Chinijo Archipelago from Lanzarote.jpg|thumb|La Graciosa and other islands of Chinijo Archipelago seen from Lanzarote]] | |||
[[ | Chinijo is a small group of islands located in the northeastern part of the [[Canary Islands]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chinijo Archipelago|url=http://www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/naturaleza/espacios-naturales/parque_natural_del_archipielago_chinijo.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140424142349/http://www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/naturaleza/espacios-naturales/parque_natural_del_archipielago_chinijo.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 April 2014|work=spain.info|access-date=17 March 2014}}</ref> The archipelago includes the islets of [[Montaña Clara]], [[Alegranza]], [[Graciosa, Canary Islands|La Graciosa]], [[Roque del Este]] and [[Roque del Oeste]], of which La Graciosa is the largest and only inhabited island.<ref name="Park"/><ref name="Lazarote"/> La Graciosa has a historical livelihood rooted in fishing, with small boats traditionally bringing fresh catches to shore.<ref name="Park"/> | ||
The natural park covers a total area {{convert|91.12|km²|1|abbr=on}}, also includes part of the rocky north coast of the island Lanzarote (''los riscos de Famara''). The area of the natural park overlaps with that of a separately designated marine reserve.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/cmayot/espaciosnaturales/espaciosnaturales/lanzarote/l2.html |title=Protected Natural Areas|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417035548/http://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/cmayot/espaciosnaturales/espaciosnaturales/lanzarote/l2.html |archive-date=17 April 2015|work=Gobier node Canarias}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/boc/1994/157/boc-1994-157-001.pdf|title=Boletín Oficial de Canarias|pages=9723 and 9865-9867|work=Gobier node Canarias|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref> The [[European Union]] designated a [[Special Protection Area]] for birds in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|title=Getting to know the Canary Islands|url=http://www.turismodecanarias.com/holidays-canary-islands/canary-islands-facts-figures-introduction/#more-715|publisher=turismodecanarias.com|accessdate=17 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316200132/http://www.turismodecanarias.com/holidays-canary-islands/canary-islands-facts-figures-introduction/#more-715|archive-date=16 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
== Topography == | |||
The topography of the Chinijo Archipelago is predominantly volcanic, characterized by numerous volcanic cones and craters. Montaña Clara is notable for having the largest volcanic crater in the archipelago.<ref name="Bio"/> The landscape also includes extensive white sand dunes mingling with black volcanic rocks, particularly along the beaches.<ref name="Lazarote"/> The Risco de Famara, a significant cliff on the northern coast of Lanzarote, offers panoramic views of the archipelago.<ref name="Lazarote"/> | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:33, 1 July 2025
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The Chinijo Archipelago (Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a small group of islands located in the northeastern part of the Canary Islands. The archipelago includes the islets of Montaña Clara, Alegranza, La Graciosa, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste, of which La Graciosa is the largest and only inhabited island. The term "Chinijo" is a local colloquial adjective meaning "small" reflecting the archipelago's reduced dimensions. The Chinijo Archipelago forms part of the national park Parque natural del Archipiélago established in 1986, and is part of a large marine reserve.
History
The Chinijo Archipelago is primarily of volcanic origin, with its islets formed approximately 10 million years ago by the activity of a corona volcano in northern Lanzarote.[1] French explorer Jean de Béthencourt, who explored Lanzarote in the early 1400s, traversed the waters leading to La Graciosa in the Chinijo Archipelago.[2] The archipelago was declared as part of the Natural Park of Parque natural del Archipiélago in 1986.[3] It forms part of one of the largest marine reserves in Europe.[3] The term "Chinijo" is a local colloquial adjective meaning "small" reflecting the archipelago's smaller dimensions.[4]
Geography
Chinijo is a small group of islands located in the northeastern part of the Canary Islands.[5] The archipelago includes the islets of Montaña Clara, Alegranza, La Graciosa, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste, of which La Graciosa is the largest and only inhabited island.[3][2] La Graciosa has a historical livelihood rooted in fishing, with small boats traditionally bringing fresh catches to shore.[3]
The natural park covers a total area Template:Convert, also includes part of the rocky north coast of the island Lanzarote (los riscos de Famara). The area of the natural park overlaps with that of a separately designated marine reserve.[6][7] The European Union designated a Special Protection Area for birds in 1994.[8]
Topography
The topography of the Chinijo Archipelago is predominantly volcanic, characterized by numerous volcanic cones and craters. Montaña Clara is notable for having the largest volcanic crater in the archipelago.[1] The landscape also includes extensive white sand dunes mingling with black volcanic rocks, particularly along the beaches.[2] The Risco de Famara, a significant cliff on the northern coast of Lanzarote, offers panoramic views of the archipelago.[2]
| Volcano | Commune / Locality |
Description | Altitude | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montaña Amarilla, | La Graciosa Template:Coord |
Volcanic cone | 172 m | File:Montaña Amarilla (La Graciosa).jpg |
| Montaña Bermeja | La Graciosa | Volcanic cone | 157 m | |
| Montaña Lobos | Close to coast of Alegranza Template:Coord | Volcanic cone | 221 m | |
| Montaña del Mojon | Coast of La Graciosa Template:Coord | Volcanic cone | 188 m | |
| Montaña de Pedre Barba | La Graciosa Template:Coord |
Volcanic cone | 266 m | File:Montaña de Pedre Barba.jpg |
| Montaña Clara | Montaña Clara Template:Coord | Volcanic cone | 256 m | File:Montana Clara, Kanaren.JPG |
| Roque del Oeste | Teguise, Chinijo | Volcanic cone | 41 m | File:Roque del Oeste 2015.jpg |
| Roque del Este | Teguise, Chinijo | Volcanic cone | 84 m | File:Roque Del Este (east side).jpg |
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