Lanzarote celebrates it’s 40th year in tourism on October 12th.
The first official tourist stayed in the Fariones Hotel in 1966 buts it is unclear who this person was or where they were from.
To celebrate the 40th birthday there are a number of events being held in Lanzarote from displaying bills and guest books from 1966 to giving away 40 free holidays to Lanzarote.
You may also get a surprise when collecting your luggage at the airport as there is talk of cups/mugs and t-shirts being given away when you land at the airport.